UK’s Raspberry Pi posts record first half on strong industrial demand

Sept 24 (Reuters) Britain s Raspberry Pi reported record first-half revenue and core profit growth on Thursday and maintained an ​upbeat annual outlook, as strong pricing ‌and industrial demand helped it weather soaring memory-chip costs. Shares in the Cambridge-based maker of single-board computers rose 15% in early trade, their biggest ‌one-day ​gain since June 5. Here ⁠are some details: • ⁠Adjusted core profit more than doubled to $40.3 million in the six months to June 30, and revenue jumped 90% to $256.9 ​million • Performance was driven by robust demand from its industrial and original ⁠equipment manufacturer customer base, ⁠which uses its credit-card-sized computers ​in everything from factory automation and robotics to ​medical devices • Unit volumes are expected ‌to be higher in the second half, thanks to strong demand • It said it has sufficient memory inventory to meet ⁠its FY2026 production goals, while making strategic purchases for 2027 • Raspberry Pi reaffirmed its ful