Apple Laptop Maker’s Profit Halved After Chinese Plant Stumbles

  • The Taiwanese company said recovery took longer than expected
  • Workers at its Shanghai site revolted due to Covid lockdowns
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Apple Inc. MacBook assembler Quanta Computer Inc. said its Shanghai campus recovered from Covid-related disruptions more slowly than expected, halving its profit.

Net income for the second quarter came in at NT$3.96 billion ($132 million), down 50% and below the average estimate of NT$4.3 billion. Sales totaled NT$270.5 billion, versus average analyst estimate of NT$258.4 billion.