Summary of Zhaoyi Innovation Conference Call Company Overview - Zhaoyi Innovation is a fabless design company established in 2005, specializing in four core product lines: Nor Flash, SLC NAND Flash, DRAM, and MCU, all of which rank among the top ten globally, making it the only Chinese company to achieve this status in these segments [4][2][3]. Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, Zhaoyi Innovation reported revenue of 2.681 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 31.4% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 19.6% [5]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 508 million yuan, up 61.1% year-on-year and 49% quarter-on-quarter [5]. - The gross margin reached 40.7%, an increase of 3.7 percentage points quarter-on-quarter, with a net profit margin of 19.3% [5]. Product Line Insights Nor Flash - The market share for Nor Flash is projected to reach 18.5% in 2024, with further growth expected in 2025 [2]. - A price increase of 10% for mid-to-large capacity Nor Flash products was implemented starting July 2025, officially taking effect in September [6]. - The price increase is attributed to inventory digestion, high demand, and limited capacity from upstream foundries [6]. - A moderate price increase of 15% is anticipated for 2026 [6]. SLC NAND - SLC NAND was the fastest-growing segment in Q3, with a revenue increase of 60% quarter-on-quarter [7]. - Following a price increase in July, the gross margin improved from single digits to double digits [7]. - Supply tightness is expected to continue into Q4, with potential price increases exceeding 20% in the following year [7]. - The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) forecast for the next five years has been raised from 10% to 15% due to plans to expand higher-density NAND products [7]. DRAM - The niche DRAM segment is expected to surpass MCU to become the second-largest product line by 2025 [8]. - Despite a slowdown in price increases in Q4, high prices are expected to be maintained in 2026 [8]. - The gross margin for this segment improved from single digits in Q1 to over 20% in Q2, reaching even higher levels in Q3 [9]. - New DDR4 8G products are rapidly capturing market share, with plans to roll out self-developed LPDDR4 series and develop LPDDR5 small-capacity products [9]. MCU - MCU prices have bottomed out, but revenue is maintained through a 20% increase in volume [10]. - Significant growth in automotive MCU business is anticipated before 2030, with new A7 and A9 series products competing against H2P and Infineon [10]. - Customized storage solutions have completed validation and are expected to contribute revenue in cockpit, robotics, and IPC sectors [10]. Market Dynamics - The overall market is characterized by strong demand and supply constraints, particularly in the NAND and DRAM segments, which are driving price increases and revenue growth across Zhaoyi Innovation's product lines [6][7][8].

Core Insights - The electronic sector has seen a significant inflow of over 10.7 billion in capital, driven by a new consumption promotion plan issued by six government departments [1][4] - The electronic ETF (515260) experienced a peak increase of 3.53% in early trading, ultimately closing with a slight gain of 0.16%, marking a three-day consecutive rise [1][4] Sector Performance - Leading companies in the consumer electronics segment, such as Anker Innovations, surged over 4%, while semiconductor leaders like Wentai Technology and Zhaoyi Innovation also saw gains exceeding 2% [3][4] - Notable stocks included Cambrian, which rose by 5%, and Industrial Fulian, which peaked at over 7% during trading [3][4] Policy Impact - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other departments released a plan to enhance the adaptability of consumer goods supply and demand, encouraging the development of smart appliances and AI products [4][5] - This policy is expected to benefit the consumer electronics sector significantly [4] Industry Outlook - Global tech giant Google has garnered attention due to technological breakthroughs and performance growth, with its supply chain accounting for 21.91% of the electronic ETF's index as of the end of October [5] - The electronic industry is currently in an innovation phase, with expectations for rapid growth driven by breakthroughs in terminal innovation and performance release [5] Investment Tools - The electronic ETF (515260) and its linked funds are designed to passively track the electronic 50 index, focusing on sectors like semiconductors and consumer electronics [5]

Core Insights - The report indicates that market volatility is driven by fluctuations in win rates rather than a complete reversal, suggesting that the index is expected to remain in a state of oscillation [5][6] - The overall market liquidity remains ample, with margin financing balances at 2.46 trillion yuan, placing it in the 97.5th percentile over the past three years [3] - The report highlights that the recent market decline reflects a phase of win rate logic fluctuations, primarily influenced by external factors such as the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions and concerns over AI-related debt [3][4] Market Analysis - The technology sector continues to face adjustments primarily due to expectation volatility, with the AI industry chain experiencing high valuations and limited upside potential [4] - Defensive demand and a slight recovery in domestic inflation are benefiting dividend and cyclical styles, as indicated by a 0.2% year-on-year increase in October CPI, marking the first positive change in four months [4] - The report notes that the win rate logic has not shifted, with the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory remaining below expectations, while the U.S. economy may require further rate cuts [5] Investment Strategy - The report suggests a focus on sectors with lower crowding within technology, such as gaming and media, while also recommending global pricing resources like gold and copper due to the backdrop of overseas rate cuts and fiscal expansion [6] - The December stock selection includes a mix of ETFs and individual stocks across various sectors, emphasizing a defensive strategy amid market oscillation [9][10]

格隆汇11月27日｜长城证券研报指出，兆易创新25Q3扣非净利润环比+55%，存储周期上行带动业绩持 续向好。存储作为公司的主要营收板块，DRAM 量价齐升贡献主要增量。公司是国内领先的存储器、 微控制器和传感器芯片设计公司。公司在NORFlash、SLC NAND Flash、利基型DRAM及MCU领域均位 居全球前列，随着AI技术发展推动存储行业进入上行周期，公司成长空间广阔。预计公司2025~2027年 归母净利润分别为17.27/24.52/33.50亿元， 对应PE为74/52/38倍，给予"增持"评级。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The report from Great Wall Securities indicates that Zhaoyi Innovation's non-net profit for Q3 2025 increased by 55% quarter-on-quarter, driven by an upward cycle in the storage sector, with DRAM prices and volumes both rising significantly [1] Company Summary - Zhaoyi Innovation is a leading domestic company in the design of memory, microcontrollers, and sensor chips, ranking among the top globally in NOR Flash, SLC NAND Flash, niche DRAM, and MCU sectors [1] - The growth of AI technology is propelling the storage industry into an upward cycle, providing significant growth potential for the company [1] Financial Projections - The projected net profits attributable to shareholders for Zhaoyi Innovation from 2025 to 2027 are expected to be 1.727 billion, 2.452 billion, and 3.350 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 74, 52, and 38 times [1]

Core Viewpoint - The data indicates significant capital inflow into specific stocks, highlighting investor interest in technology and financial sectors [1] Group 1: Capital Inflow - The top stock with capital inflow is ZTE Corporation, attracting 862 million yuan [1] - Industrial Fulian follows with an inflow of 713 million yuan [1] - Other notable stocks include Furi Electronics with 446 million yuan and Chipone Technology with 440 million yuan [1] Group 2: Additional Stocks - Annie Technology received 362 million yuan, while Taicheng Light garnered 358 million yuan [1] - Shannon Semiconductor attracted 340 million yuan, and Electronic Science and Technology received 285 million yuan [1] - Other companies with significant inflows include兆易创新 (GigaDevice) with 284 million yuan and NewEase with 284 million yuan [1] Group 3: Financial Institutions - Agricultural Bank of China saw an inflow of 270 million yuan [1] - Cambridge Technology attracted 267 million yuan, while Saiwei Electronics received 234 million yuan [1] - Penghui Energy and Lanke Technology had inflows of 229 million yuan and 228 million yuan respectively [1]

Core Viewpoint - The leading chip ETF (159801) opened with a gain of 0.74%, indicating positive market sentiment towards semiconductor stocks [1] Group 1: ETF Performance - The chip ETF (159801) opened at 0.818 yuan, reflecting a 0.74% increase [1] - Since its establishment on January 20, 2020, the fund has achieved a return of 62.42% [1] - The fund has experienced a decline of 11.45% over the past month [1] Group 2: Major Holdings Performance - Key holdings in the ETF include: - Cambrian (寒武纪) up 3.45% - SMIC (中芯国际) up 0.97% - Haiguang Information (海光信息) up 1.57% - Northern Huachuang (北方华创) up 0.28% - Lattice Semiconductor (澜起科技) up 0.93% - Zhaoyi Innovation (兆易创新) up 1.21% - Zhongwei Company (中微公司) up 0.53% - OmniVision (豪威集团) up 0.30% - Changdian Technology (长电科技) up 0.14% - Unisoc (紫光国微) down 0.26% [1]

Market Overview - The A-share market saw all three major indices rise in the morning session, with the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.49% to 3883.01 points, the Shenzhen Component Index up 0.38%, and the ChiNext Index up 0.56% [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 1.097 trillion yuan, a decrease of 46.9 billion yuan from the previous day, with over 3,300 stocks rising across the market [1] Semiconductor Sector Performance - Semiconductor stocks showed strong performance, with companies like Wentai Technology rising over 4%, and Haiguang Information and Zhaoyi Innovation both increasing over 3% [1] - Various semiconductor ETFs, including the China-Korea Semiconductor ETF and others, rose over 1.5% [1] - The China-Korea Semiconductor ETF tracks the China-Korea Semiconductor Index, which is the first cross-border index fund in the semiconductor theme, combining the CSI Semiconductor 15 Index and KRX Semiconductor 15 Index on an equal-weight basis [1] High-Tech Manufacturing Growth - According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the high-tech manufacturing sector showed positive growth, with profits in the first ten months increasing by 8.0% year-on-year, surpassing the average growth of all industrial sectors by 6.1 percentage points [2] - Specific sectors such as smart electronic manufacturing and semiconductor manufacturing saw significant profit increases, with integrated circuit manufacturing profits up 89.2% and electronic materials manufacturing profits up 86.0% [2] Future Outlook for Semiconductor Industry - Tianfeng Securities projects continued optimistic growth for the global semiconductor industry through 2025, driven by AI and domestic substitution trends [3] - The report highlights strong performance in various segments, including storage, power, and foundry, with expectations for price increases and robust quarterly performance [3] - The report also notes the positive outlook for AI-related hardware and the increasing demand for CIS due to smart vehicle needs [3] Electronic Industry Trends - China Galaxy Securities anticipates a critical transition in the electronic industry driven by AI, shifting from valuation expansion to profit realization [4] - Key opportunities are identified in three areas: semiconductor sector focusing on domestic computing power and storage cycles, consumer electronics with AI-driven hardware transformation, and components benefiting from high demand [4] - Overall, AI is pushing the electronic industry from digitization to intelligence, creating structural opportunities across the industry chain [4]

Group 1 - The A-share market saw all three major indices rise, with the Shanghai Composite Index increasing by 0.23%, driven by gains in sectors such as fine chemicals, communication equipment, and precious metals, while insurance and real estate sectors faced declines [1] - The semiconductor sector showed significant strength, with the Chip ETF (159995) rising by 2.20% and key component stocks like Haiguang Information up by 5.07%, Zhaoyi Innovation up by 4.53%, and Cambricon Technologies up by 3.34% [1] Group 2 - According to the latest data from SIA, global semiconductor sales reached $69.47 billion in September, marking a year-on-year increase of 25.1%, with growth exceeding 17% for 17 consecutive months [3] - The production of integrated circuits in September was stable, with global and Chinese production at 131.3 billion and 43.71 billion units, respectively [3] - Tianfeng Securities projects a continued optimistic growth trajectory for the global semiconductor market, driven by AI in downstream applications, with a focus on domestic substitution amid ongoing supply chain risks [3] - The Chip ETF (159995) tracks the National Chip Index, comprising 30 leading companies in the A-share chip industry, including SMIC, Cambricon, Changdian Technology, and Northern Huachuang [3]

Group 1 - A-shares indices collectively rose on November 27, with the Shanghai Composite Index increasing by 0.47%, led by gains in electronics, communications, and power equipment sectors, while transportation and banking sectors saw declines [1] - The chip technology sector experienced a strong surge, with the chip ETF (159995.SZ) rising by 2.82% and notable increases in component stocks such as Haiguang Information (up 6.26%), Zhaoyi Innovation (up 4.83%), and Cambrian (up 4.05%) [1] Group 2 - According to TrendForce, enterprise-level storage demand is currently strong, with higher specifications and capacities compared to portable terminal products, and mainstream storage product prices have begun to rise since Q2 2025, showing a quarter-on-quarter increase [3] - Ping An Securities indicates that the consensus in the industry is that storage prices are rising, driven by sustained high demand for high-end storage due to AI, and domestic storage manufacturers are expected to improve their operational performance [3] - The chip ETF (159995) tracks the Guozheng Chip Index, which includes 30 leading companies in the A-share chip industry across materials, equipment, design, manufacturing, packaging, and testing, including SMIC, Cambrian, Changdian Technology, and Northern Huachuang [3]