中芯国际高管今日在业绩说明会上表示，公司持续高投入，推动了公司收入规模的快速成长，但也给毛 利率带来了很高的折旧压力。预计2026年公司总折旧同比增加3成左右。公司会在内部挖掘通过努力保 持高利用率和降本增效来对抗折旧的压力。 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, revenue was $2,489 million, up 4.5% sequentially; gross margin was 19.2%, down 2.8 percentage points sequentially; profit from operations was $299 million; EBITDA was $1,405 million with an EBITDA margin of 56.5%; profit attributable to the company was $173 million [7] - For the full year 2025, revenue was $9,327 million, up 16.2% year over year; gross margin was 21%, up 3 percentage points year over year; profit from operations was $1,110 million; EBITDA was $5,256 million with an EBITDA margin of 56.4%; profit attributable to the company was $685 million; capital expenditures were $8.1 billion [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, wafer revenue increased by 1.5% sequentially, while other revenue surged by 64% sequentially, mainly due to bulk shipments of MAX [16] - The overall 12-inch wafer utilization rate was nearly fully loaded, while the 8-inch utilization rate exceeded 100% [16] - For 2025, wafer revenue from 12-inch and 8-inch accounted for 77% and 23% respectively, with both segments increasing by 17% and 18% year over year [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from Chinese customers increased by 18% year over year, while revenue from overseas customers rose by 9% year over year [18] - By application, wafer revenue percentages were 23% for smartphones, 15% for computers and tablets, 43% for consumer electronics, 8% for connectivity and IoT, and 11% for industrial and automotive [19] - Absolute wafer revenue from industrial and automotive increased by more than 60% year over year, while consumer electronics revenue grew by more than 30% year over year [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to leverage technological reserves and advantages in segmented markets such as BCD, analog, memory, MCU, and mid to high-end display drivers to drive revenue growth [23] - The company plans to maintain high levels of investment to seize local manufacturing opportunities, which has driven rapid revenue growth but also increased depreciation pressure on gross margins [27] - The company is focused on optimizing internal operations to maintain high utilization and improve cost efficiency [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management noted that the semiconductor industry is shifting towards localization, with domestic fabless companies gaining market share [17] - For Q1 2026, revenue is expected to be flat sequentially, with gross margin projected to be in the range of 18% to 20% [11] - The company anticipates that revenue growth in 2026 will be higher than the industry average, with capital expenditures expected to remain roughly flat compared to 2025 [24] Other Important Information - The company had total assets of $52.3 billion at the end of 2025, with total cash on hand of $11.9 billion and total liabilities of $17.3 billion [9] - The net cash generated from operating activities in 2025 was $3,194 million, while net cash used in investing activities was $6,495 million [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on AI and supply chain challenges - Management discussed the impact of AI on memory chip demand and the resulting supply constraints affecting mid to low-end markets [31] Question: Capital expenditure plans for 2026 - Management confirmed that capital expenditures for 2026 are expected to be around $8 billion, with a focus on maintaining high capacity utilization [33]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, the company's revenue was $2,489 million, representing a sequential increase of 4.5% [8] - For the full year 2025, revenue reached $9,327 million, up 16.2% year over year, with a gross margin of 21%, an increase of 3 percentage points year over year [9][19] - The profit from operations for Q4 2025 was $299 million, while EBITDA was $1,405 million with an EBITDA margin of 56.5% [8] - The company reported a profit attributable to the company of $173 million in Q4 2025 [8] - Total assets at the end of 2025 were $52.3 billion, with total cash on hand of $11.9 billion and total liabilities of $17.3 billion [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Wafer revenue in Q4 2025 increased by 1.5% sequentially, with overall wafer shipments and blended ASP slightly increasing [17] - Other revenue surged by 64% sequentially, primarily due to bulk shipments of MAX at the end of the year [17] - The company maintained a utilization rate of 95.7% for 12-inch wafers, with the overall 8-inch utilization rate exceeding 100% [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from Chinese customers increased by 18% year over year, while revenue from overseas customers rose by 9% year over year [19] - By application, wafer revenue percentages were 23% for smartphones, 15% for computers and tablets, 43% for consumer electronics, 8% for connectivity and IoT, and 11% for industrial and automotive [20] - The absolute wafer revenue from industrial and automotive increased by more than 60% year over year, driven by the reshuffling of the automotive supply chain [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on local manufacturing opportunities and has maintained high levels of investment to drive rapid revenue growth [28] - The strategy includes addressing urgent market demands and leveraging technological reserves in segmented markets such as BCD, analog, memory, and MCU [24] - The company aims to optimize internal operations to maintain high utilization and improve cost efficiency amidst rising depreciation pressures [28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the semiconductor industry is shifting towards localization, with domestic fabless companies gaining market share [18] - The company expects sustained incremental growth opportunities in 2026, despite challenges from the memory macro cycle affecting the foundry sector [23] - For Q1 2026, revenue is expected to be flat sequentially, with gross margin guidance in the range of 18% to 20% [12][25] Other Important Information - Capital expenditures for 2025 were $8.1 billion, higher than initially projected, driven by robust customer demand and changes in the external environment [22] - The company added around 50,000 12-inch capacity in 2025 and continues to expand capacity in 2026 [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on AI and supply chain bottlenecks - Management discussed the impact of AI on memory chip demand and the resulting supply constraints in mid to low-end markets [32] Question: Future capital expenditure plans - Management indicated that capital expenditures for 2026 are expected to be roughly flat compared to 2025, with ongoing investments to seize local manufacturing opportunities [34] Question: Utilization rates and production capacity - Management confirmed that the utilization rates remain high, with expectations for continued capacity expansion despite external challenges [35] Question: Market demand and pricing pressures - Management acknowledged the pressure from rising prices for memory chips and the potential decline in demand for end products as a result [24]

中芯国际高管今日在业绩说明会上表示，近期看到人工智能对于存储的强劲需求，挤压了手机等其他应 用领域，特别是中低端领域能拿到的存储芯片供应，使这些领域的终端厂商面临存储芯片供应量不足和 价格的压力。即使终端厂商可以通过调整价格的方式来消化成本上涨的压力，也会导致对终端产品需求 的下降。综合以上因素，使得晶圆厂收到的中低端订单减少，但与AI、存储、中高端运用相关的订单 是增加的。 (本文来自第一财经) ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, revenue was $2,489 million, up 4.5% sequentially; gross margin was 19.2%, down 2.8 percentage points sequentially; profit from operations was $299 million; EBITDA was $1,405 million, with an EBITDA margin of 56.5%; profit attributable to the company was $173 million [6][15] - For the full year 2025, revenue was $9,327 million, up 16.2% year over year; gross margin was 21%, up 3 percentage points year over year; profit from operations was $1,110 million; EBITDA was $5,256 million, with an EBITDA margin of 56.4%; profit attributable to the company was $685 million [8][18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, wafer revenue increased by 1.5% sequentially, while overall wafer shipments and blended ASP slightly increased; other revenue surged by 64% sequentially due to bulk shipments of MAX [15] - For 2025, wafer revenue from 12-inch and 8-inch accounted for 77% and 23% respectively, with both segments increasing by 17% and 18% year over year [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from Chinese customers increased by 18% year over year, while revenue from overseas customers rose by 9% year over year; revenue percentages from China, America, and Eurasia were 85%, 12%, and 3% respectively, remaining flat compared to the previous year [18] - The overall 8-inch utilization rate exceeded 100%, and the overall 12-inch was nearly fully loaded, reflecting strong demand and industry reshuffling [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on local manufacturing opportunities and maintaining high levels of investment to drive revenue growth, while also addressing high depreciation pressure on gross margins due to new fabs ramping up [21][23] - The company aims to leverage its technological reserves and advantages in segmented markets such as BCD, analog, memory, and MCU to navigate the current industry development cycle [21] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the semiconductor industry is experiencing a shift towards localization, with domestic fabless companies gaining market share; the company expects sustained incremental growth opportunities in 2026 [17][21] - The guidance for Q1 2026 indicates flat revenue sequentially, with gross margin expected to be in the range of 18% to 20% [11][22] Other Important Information - Capital expenditures for 2025 were $8.1 billion, driven by robust customer demand and changes in the external environment; monthly capacity reached 1,059,000 standard Logic 8-inch equivalent wafers by year-end [19] - The company’s total assets at the end of 2025 were $52.3 billion, with total cash on hand of $11.9 billion and total liabilities of $17.3 billion [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for the AI and memory chip markets? - Management discussed the robust demand for memory chips driven by AI, which has created supply constraints in other application sectors, particularly affecting mid to low-end markets [21] Question: How is the company addressing the depreciation pressure on gross margins? - The company plans to focus on internal optimization to maintain high utilization and improve cost efficiency through operational enhancements [23] Question: What is the outlook for capital expenditures in 2026? - Capital expenditures are expected to be roughly flat compared to 2025, with continued capacity expansion planned [22]

公众号记得加星标⭐️，第一时间看推送不会错过。 来到产能数据方面，据介绍，中芯国际2025年年底折合8英寸标准逻辑月产能为105.9万片，与前一 年年底相比增加约11.1万片。而在整个2025年，中芯国际折合8英寸标准逻辑出货总量约970万片， 年平均产能利用率为93.5%，同比提升8个百分点。 赵海军表示，中芯国际2025年资本开支为81亿美元，高于年初预期，这主要是为了受客户强劲需 求，外部环境变化以及设备交付时间延长等多重因素的影响。"已购买的设备不一定能够在今年就形 成完整生产能力"，赵海军在财报说明会上补充说。 赵海军进一步指出，回顾2025年全年，原来在国外设计、国外生产、销售到国内的半导体产业链向本 土化切换带来的重组效应贯穿全年。转换速度最快的是模拟类产品，其次是显示驱动、摄像头、存 储，再然后是MCU、数模混合、逻辑等。中国本土的设计公司抓住了机会，取得了供应链份额。而 公司瞄准客户细分产品需求，加快验证并扩产上量，使得公司在2025年经营业绩再上台阶，产收规模 实现新跨越。 展望2026年，赵海军认为，产业链海外回流、国内客户新产品替代海外老产品的效应将持续下去，为 国内产业链带来持续的增 ...

中芯国际 高管：在供应短缺周期内，对存储芯片的需求可能被夸大了。 ...

中芯国际高管今日在业绩说明会上表示，2025年公司资本开支为81亿美元，高于年初预期，主要是因为 应对客户强劲需求、外部环境变化以及设备交付时间加长。 ...

Key Points - The article discusses various recent developments in the tech and automotive industries, highlighting significant company announcements and performance metrics [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][24][25][26][27][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][39][40][41][43][44][45][47][48][49][51][52][53] Group 1: AI Developments - Gemini 3 outperformed other AI models in answering a simple question about washing a car, showcasing the varying capabilities of AI in understanding context [4][5] - Baidu's Wenxin Assistant saw a fourfold increase in monthly active users, with AI-generated image and video functionalities experiencing significant growth [14][15] - The launch of Seedream 5.0 by ByteDance introduced advanced image generation capabilities, enhancing user experience in various applications [17][18] Group 2: Company Announcements - MiHoYo terminated its partnership with Shanghai Huiye Law Firm due to conflicts of interest, impacting its legal strategy [6][7] - Long-term bonuses at a major northern factory are expected to exceed 4 billion yuan, indicating strong financial performance [8][9] - NIO aims for annual profitability by 2026, with significant sales growth reported in 2025 [19][20] Group 3: Automotive Industry Insights - Toyota reported a profit of 17,000 yuan per vehicle sold, despite facing challenges in North America and Asia [44][45] - Xiaomi announced the end of production for the first-generation SU7, with nearly 370,000 units produced, while preparing for the next generation [21][22] - The automotive brand AITO, under Huawei, aims to integrate AI capabilities into its vehicles, achieving significant sales growth [36][37] Group 4: Semiconductor and Technology Partnerships - MediaTek's Dimensity series will be manufactured by Intel, marking a significant collaboration in the semiconductor industry [51][52] - The launch of the TileLang-MUSA project by Moore Threads aims to lower development barriers for domestic GPU performance [24][25] Group 5: E-commerce and Training Initiatives - New Oriental plans to establish an e-commerce training school to enhance the skills of online sellers and streamers [39] - Various e-commerce platforms announced adjustments to delivery fees during the Spring Festival, reflecting operational challenges [34][35]

Core Viewpoint - SMIC expects its sales revenue growth for the full year of 2026 to exceed the average of comparable peers, assuming no significant changes in the external environment [1][3]. Financial Performance - In Q4 2025, SMIC reported sales revenue of $2.489 billion, a quarter-over-quarter increase of 4.5% and a year-over-year increase of 12.8% [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for Q4 2025 was $173 million, showing a significant year-over-year growth of 60.7%, but a quarter-over-quarter decline of 9.9% [1]. - The gross margin for Q4 2025 was 19.2%, down 2.8 percentage points from Q3 2025 and lower than the 22.6% in Q4 2024, primarily due to increased depreciation [1]. - Depreciation and amortization expenses for Q4 2025 reached $1.07 billion, with a quarter-over-quarter increase of 7.4% and a year-over-year increase of 26.0% [1]. Capacity and Utilization - SMIC's production capacity utilization rate in Q4 2025 was 95.7%, significantly higher than 85.5% in Q4 2024 [1]. - By the end of 2025, SMIC's monthly capacity for 8-inch standard logic wafers reached 1.059 million pieces, an increase of approximately 110,000 pieces year-over-year [2]. - The average capacity utilization rate for 2025 was 93.5%, an increase of 8 percentage points year-over-year [2]. Revenue Breakdown - In Q4 2025, revenue from smartphone products accounted for 21.5%, while computer and tablet products contributed 11.8%, consumer electronics 47.3%, Internet and wearable products 7.2%, and industrial and automotive products 12.2% [2]. - For Q4 2025, 8-inch wafer revenue represented 22.8% and 12-inch wafer revenue represented 77.2% of total revenue [2]. - Geographically, revenue from China accounted for 87.6% of total revenue, while the U.S. contributed 10.3% (down 0.5 percentage points quarter-over-quarter), and the Eurasia region contributed 2.1% [2]. Future Outlook - For Q1 2026, SMIC anticipates revenue to remain flat quarter-over-quarter, with gross margin expected to be between 18% and 20% [3]. - The company expects that the opportunities from the return of the supply chain and challenges from the storage cycle will coexist in 2026 [3]. - Capital expenditures for 2026 are expected to remain roughly the same as in 2025 [3].