Market Overview - Memory market currently experiences supply shortage and significant price increases [1] - Foundry and memory industries will see accelerated capacity expansion in the coming year [1] Industry Impact - Memory upgrades benefit the manufacturing sector [1] - Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) using memory, such as those in automotive, smartphone, and consumer electronics, will face price pressures [1]

Core Insights - The executives of SMIC indicate that the pace of capacity expansion in both the foundry and memory sectors is expected to increase in the coming year [1] Industry Summary - The foundry industry is projected to see heightened capacity expansion in the next year [1] - The memory industry is also anticipated to experience an increase in capacity expansion rates [1]

格隆汇11月14日｜中芯国际联合CEO赵海军在今日举行的业绩会上表示，当前产业链切换加速进行，渠 道备货补库存持续，公司积极配合客户保证出货，三季度公司产能及出货量持续提升，同时由于制程更 加复杂的产品出货增加，Q3平均销售单价环比增长3.8%。第四季度作为行业淡季，客户备货有所放 缓，但产业链迭代效应持续，淡季不淡，公司产线仍处于供不应求状态。据测算，公司全年销售收入预 计超过90亿美元，收入规模将踏上新台阶。 ...

中芯国际联合首席执行官：存储设备产能紧张，价格快速上涨。 ...

中芯国际高管：当前存储器市场供不应求，价钱上涨非常多。 ...

高盛：中芯国际第三季度收入高于市场预期，也超出了管理层5%-7%的季度预期；毛利率也高于指导 （18%-20%）和预期。中芯国第四季度营收预期为+0%~+2%，基本符合市场预期。在本地客户不断增 长的需求和人工智能相关机会的推动下，看好公司的长期增长。维持买入评级，目标价为117港元和人 民币211元。 ...

Financial Performance - Revenue for Q3 2025 was $2,382 million, up 7.8% QoQ from $2,209 million in 2Q25 and up 9.7% YoY from $2,171 million in 3Q24 [5, 11] - Gross margin was 22.0%, compared to 20.4% in 2Q25 and 20.5% in 3Q24 [6, 12] - Profit from operations was $351 million, compared to $151 million in 2Q25 and $170 million in 3Q24 [7, 13] - Profit attributable to SMIC was $192 million, compared to $132 million in 2Q25 and $149 million in 3Q24 [8, 14] - EBITDA was $1,430 million, compared to $1,129 million in 2Q25 and $1,157 million in 3Q24 [9, 15] Capital Structure and Cash Flow - Total cash on hand was $11,385 million as of September 30, 2025 [18] - Net cash generated from operating activities was $941 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 [22] Revenue Breakdown - China accounted for 86.2% of total revenue in 3Q25 [26] - 12-inch wafers accounted for 77.0% of wafer revenue in 3Q25 [32] Capacity and Utilization - Monthly capacity reached 1,022,750 (standard logic 8-inch equivalent wafers) in 3Q25 [36] - Utilization rate was 95.8% in 3Q25 [36] Guidance - Revenue for 4Q 2025 is expected to be flat to +2% QoQ [40] - Gross margin for 4Q 2025 is guided to be between 18% and 20% [40]

Core Insights - SMIC reported a robust growth in Q3 2025, achieving record revenue and net profit, with capacity utilization nearing full capacity [1][2][5] Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, the company achieved revenue of RMB 171.62 billion, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 6.9% and a year-on-year increase of 9.9%, marking a new quarterly revenue high [3][4] - The net profit for the same period was RMB 15.17 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 43.1% [3][4] - The gross margin stood at 25.5%, up 4.8 percentage points from the previous quarter [3][4] - For the first three quarters of 2025, total revenue reached RMB 495.10 billion, a year-on-year increase of 18.2%, with net profit at RMB 38.18 billion, up 41.1% [3][4] Capacity and Production - The company’s monthly capacity increased from 991,250 wafers in Q2 2025 to 1,022,750 wafers in Q3 2025, with a capacity utilization rate of 95.8%, up 17.8% year-on-year [10] - The total assets at the end of the quarter were RMB 3,513.68 billion, with net assets attributable to shareholders at RMB 1,511.80 billion [5][10] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue by region shows that China accounted for 86.2%, the US for 10.8%, and Eurasia for 3% [7] - In terms of application, revenue contributions were 21.5% from smartphones, 15.2% from computers and tablets, 43.4% from consumer electronics, 8.0% from connected and wearable devices, and 11.9% from industrial and automotive sectors [7][9] Future Guidance - For Q4 2025, the company expects revenue to remain flat or grow by 2%, with a gross margin guidance of 18% to 20% [11][12]

New Stock Offerings - Hai'an Group is offering shares with a subscription code of 001233 at a price of 48.00 CNY per share, with a subscription limit of 14,500 shares [1] Economic and Regulatory Updates - The Ministry of Commerce held a press conference discussing ongoing negotiations with the Netherlands regarding semiconductor supply chain stability, emphasizing the need for constructive solutions [4] - The People's Bank of China reported that the total social financing increased by 30.9 trillion CNY in the first ten months of 2025, which is 3.83 trillion CNY more than the same period last year, with a year-on-year growth rate of 8.5% [5] - The State Council will hold a press conference on November 14, 2025, to discuss the national economic performance for October 2025 [5] - The Financial Regulatory Bureau plans to release a revised "Commercial Bank Mergers and Acquisitions Loan Management Measures" to support mergers and restructuring, particularly for technology enterprises [5] Industry Developments - China has completed the first phase of 6G technology trials, accumulating over 300 key technology reserves [6] - The "Petroleum and Natural Gas Infrastructure Planning, Construction, and Operation Management Measures" will take effect on January 1, 2026, aiming to streamline investment mechanisms in oil and gas infrastructure [6] - The World Power Battery Conference highlighted the expanding applications of electric technology across various sectors, with a focus on high-quality development in the power battery industry [7] Company Performance - Tencent Holdings reported third-quarter revenue of 192.87 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 15% [9] - JD Group's third-quarter revenue reached 299.1 billion CNY, reflecting a growth of 14.9% [10] - Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) posted a net profit of 1.517 billion CNY in the third quarter, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 43.1% [11] Market Insights - Huatai Securities noted that the current A-share profit cycle is improving, with signs of recovery in asset balance sheets and orders, suggesting a positive outlook for sectors like advanced manufacturing and TMT [22] - Zhongyuan Securities reported a sustained upward trend in the lithium battery industry, advising investors to monitor raw material prices and policy developments closely [23]

Market Performance - Major US indices experienced declines, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down by 797.6 points (-1.65%) to 47,457.22, and the Nasdaq down by 536.1 points (-2.29%) to 22,870.36 [2] - European indices also saw losses, with the DAX down by 339.84 points (-1.39%) to 24,041.62, while the UK FTSE 100 fell by 103.74 points (-1.05%) to 9,807.68 [2] - In contrast, several Asian indices showed positive movement, with the Shanghai Composite Index up by 29.36 points (0.73%) to 4,029.5 and the Shenzhen Component Index up by 235.9 points (1.78%) to 13,476.52 [2] Regulatory Developments - The Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, Wu Qing, visited France and Brazil to discuss securities market regulation and deepen bilateral cooperation [3] - The European Union plans to impose fees on small packages from China starting next year, aimed at curbing the influx of inexpensive goods [6] Corporate Earnings - Tencent reported Q3 revenue of 192.87 billion yuan, a 15% year-on-year increase, with net profit rising 19% to 63.13 billion yuan [8] - JD.com posted Q3 revenue of 299.1 billion yuan, a 14.9% increase, but net profit fell to 5.3 billion yuan from 11.7 billion yuan year-on-year [8] - Semiconductor manufacturer SMIC reported Q3 revenue of 17.162 billion yuan, up 9.9%, with net profit increasing 43.1% to 1.51 billion yuan [8] - Bilibili's Q3 net revenue was 7.69 billion yuan, reflecting a 5% year-on-year growth [8] Investment Trends - BlackRock's Q3 13F report indicated significant increases in holdings of Microsoft, Amazon, and Nvidia, while reducing its stake in Apple by 2.5 million shares [7] - Michael Burry, known for his bearish stance, dissolved his asset management firm and warned of risks associated with major tech companies using AI-driven accounting methods [10] New Initiatives - Apple launched a Mini App Partner Program, reducing its revenue cut from 30% to 15% for developers selling qualifying in-app purchases [11][12]