Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q2 2025 was $2,209 million, down 1.7% sequentially [5] - Gross margin decreased to 20.4%, down 2.1 percentage points sequentially [6] - EBITDA was $1,129 million with an EBITDA margin of 51.1% [6] - Profit attributable to the company was RMB 132 million [6] - Total assets at the end of Q2 were $49.4 billion, with total cash on hand of $13.1 billion [6] - Total liabilities were $16.7 billion, with total debt of $11.9 billion [6] - For the first half of 2025, revenue was $4,456 million, up 22% year over year [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Blended ASP decreased by 6.4% sequentially, while wafer shipments increased by 4.3% to 2,390 standard logic eight-inch equivalent wafers [10] - Revenue from automotive electronics shipments grew by 20% quarter over quarter, primarily from various types of automotive grade chips [12] - Revenue from eight-inch wafers achieved a 7% quarter over quarter growth [13] - Revenue from CIS increased over 20% sequentially [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue distribution by region: China 84%, America 13%, and Eurasia 3%, with no significant changes quarter over quarter [11] - By application, wafer revenue from smartphones, computers and tablets, consumer electronics, connectivity and IoT, industrial, and automotive accounted for 25%, 15%, 41%, 8%, and 11% respectively [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to exceed industry average performance in the same market for the year [17] - Focus on deep collaborations with domestic customers to gain market share in analog chips [13] - The company is preparing for potential changes in demand due to tariff policies and market conditions [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed concerns about the potential impact of tariff policies and market stimulus on future demand [17] - Visibility for Q4 remains limited due to customer inventory buildup and potential slowdown in rush orders [16] - Confidence in continued demand despite external uncertainties [17] Other Important Information - Total capital expenditure for the first half of the year was $3,301 million [15] - Guidance for Q3 2025 indicates expected revenue growth of 5% to 7% sequentially, with gross margin anticipated to be in the range of 18% to 20% [8][16] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for revenue growth in the upcoming quarters? - Management indicated that revenue is expected to increase by 5% to 7% sequentially in Q3 2025 [8] Question: How is the company addressing the challenges posed by tariff policies? - Management is actively collecting customer feedback and evaluating the impact of tariff policies on demand [17] Question: What is the outlook for automotive electronics shipments? - Automotive electronics shipments are expected to maintain steady growth, contributing significantly to revenue [12] Question: How does the company plan to manage inventory levels? - The company is working closely with customers to manage shipments and inventory levels effectively [10]

8月7日晚间，国内"晶圆代工双雄"中芯国际、华虹公司发布了第二季度业绩，两家公司第二季度销售收 入均实现了同比高两位数的增长，盈利能力得到大幅提升。 比收入增长更引人瞩目的是，两家晶圆厂在产能利用率上大幅提升，中芯国际接近满产，华虹公司利用 率超过100%。 展望第三季度，中芯国际在第二季度财报给出的收入指引为环比增长5%到7%，毛利率指引为18%到 20%。 华虹公司预计第三季度销售收入约在6.2亿美元至6.4亿美元之间，预计毛利率约在10%至12%之间。并 表示，随着无锡新12英寸产线稳步推进产能爬坡，公司将实现产能规模到技术生态的全面升级。 世界半导体贸易统计组织WSTS近日发布的数据显示，今年1-6月，全球半导体市场规模超3400亿美元， 同比增长18.9%。一季度市场规模约1670亿美元，同比增长18.1%；二季度约1800亿美元，同比增长 19.6%。上半年，从市场规模看，逻辑半导体增长37%、存储半导体增长20%、传感器增长16%、模拟 和微型器件均小幅增长4%。 天风证券表示，2025年，全球半导体增长延续乐观增长走势，2025年AI驱下游增长。同时，政策对供 应链中断与重构风险持续升级，二季 ...

Industry Insights - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and six other departments have released implementation opinions to promote innovation in the brain-computer interface industry, aiming for breakthroughs in key technologies by 2027, including brain-machine chips and high-precision surgical robots [2] - OpenAI has launched a new AI model named GPT-5, which offers enhanced capabilities in coding, creative writing, and complex query reasoning, described as a significant upgrade over previous models [2] Company Performance - SMIC reported a sales revenue of $2.209 billion for Q2 2025, a 1.7% decrease quarter-on-quarter, with a gross margin of 20.4%, down 2.1 percentage points [3] - For the first half of 2025, SMIC's sales revenue reached $4.46 billion, a 22.0% increase year-on-year, with a gross margin of 21.4%, up 7.6 percentage points [3] - SMIC expects Q3 revenue to grow by 5% to 7% quarter-on-quarter, with a gross margin between 18% and 20% [3] ETF Information - The Sci-Tech Semiconductor ETF (588170) tracks the Sci-Tech Board Semiconductor Materials and Equipment Index, focusing on semiconductor equipment (59%) and materials (25%) [4] - The Semiconductor Materials ETF (562590) and its linked funds also emphasize semiconductor equipment (59%) and materials (24%), targeting the upstream semiconductor sector [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that SMIC's production capacity remains insufficient, and it is expected to remain tight until October [1] Group 2 - The co-CEO of SMIC, Zhao Haijun, emphasized the ongoing challenges in meeting production demands due to capacity constraints [1]

| 指数 涨跌 (%) | | --- | | 名称 | | ┣证指数 3640 0.16 4.8 1.86 | | 深证综指 2225 -0.05 7.24 2.28 | 2025 年 08 月 08 日 中 树国际 (688981) 点评：Q2 营收和毛利率皆超指引. Q3 軍回稳健增长 事件: 1) 公司港股公告 2025 年二季报, 实现营业收入 22.09 亿美元, YoY+16.2%, QoQ-1.7%,连续第四个季度超 20 亿美元,且高于指引 (QoQ-4%~-6%); 归母净利润 1.32 亿美元, YoY-19.5%; 毛利率 20.4% (QoQ-2.1pct)，其表现优于一季度指引区间（18%-20%）。公司 25H1 合计实现销售收入 44.6 亿美元, YoY+22%; 毛利率为 21.6%, YoY+7.6pct。 调整盈利预测,维持"买入"评级。根据公司 25Q3 指引及股本变化,我 们调整公司 2025-2027 年的归母净利润预测为 50.93/64.08/72.21 亿元 （原 53.29/67.94/76.66 亿）, 对应 2025-2027 年 A 股股价 PE 为 ...

中芯国际联合首席执行官赵海军：产能仍然不足，产能紧张状况将持续到10月份。经过几个月的时间，大家做了更有余地的安排，关税的影响可能会变得更小。原先我们担心的关税政策是否硬着陆并没有发生，至少在当下还没有发生。 ...

Group 1: Brain-Computer Interface Development - The Chinese government has issued implementation opinions to promote innovation in the brain-computer interface industry, focusing on the development of high-precision surgical robots for implanting brain-computer interfaces [1] - By 2027, breakthroughs in key technologies for brain-computer interfaces are expected, with the establishment of advanced technology, industry, and standard systems [1] - The industry aims to cultivate 2 to 3 globally influential leading enterprises and a number of specialized small and medium-sized enterprises by 2030 [1] Group 2: Southbound Capital Inflows - As of August 7, southbound capital has recorded a cumulative net purchase of 894.5 billion HKD, surpassing the total net purchase for the entire year of 2024 by 111% [2] - Southbound capital has seen net inflows for three consecutive trading days, with significant purchases in Tencent, Alibaba, and Xiaomi [2] - There has been a notable increase in investor inquiries regarding Hong Kong Stock Connect business this year [2] Group 3: RWA Registration Platform Launch - The RWA registration platform has officially launched in Hong Kong, initiated by the Hong Kong Web3.0 Standardization Association, aiming to facilitate the entire process of RWA asset tokenization [3] - Three Web3.0 standards have been established, including guidelines and technical specifications for RWA tokenization [3] Group 4: Central Bank Operations - The People's Bank of China will conduct a 700 billion CNY reverse repurchase operation on August 8, with a term of three months, to maintain ample liquidity in the banking system [4] Group 5: U.S. Manufacturing Sector Challenges - U.S. manufacturing is facing ongoing pressure due to uncertainties from tariff policies, with economic activities related to manufacturing shrinking since Trump's administration [5] - The ISM reported a manufacturing PMI of 48% for July, indicating contraction, while the unemployment rate has risen and job creation has fallen short of expectations [5] Group 6: Semiconductor Industry Update - Semiconductor manufacturer SMIC reported a 1.7% decline in Q2 sales revenue to 2.209 billion USD, with a projected revenue growth of 5% to 7% for Q3 [7] - The company achieved a 22% year-on-year increase in sales revenue for the first half of the year, with a gross margin improvement [7] Group 7: Central Bank Gold Reserves - The People's Bank of China has increased its gold reserves for nine consecutive months, with a total of 739.6 million ounces as of the end of July [9] - The central bank's strategy aims to diversify its foreign exchange reserves away from the U.S. dollar [9] Group 8: Early Childhood Education Funding - The Ministry of Finance is committed to supporting local governments in improving early childhood education funding mechanisms, emphasizing the importance of increased investment [8] - Recent government meetings have reiterated the need for sustained financial support for the development of early childhood education [8]

Industry News - The People's Bank of China has increased its gold reserves for the ninth consecutive month, with reserves reaching 73.96 million ounces (approximately 2300.41 tons) as of the end of July, marking a month-on-month increase of 60,000 ounces (approximately 1.86 tons) [3] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with six other departments, has released implementation opinions to promote innovation and development in the brain-computer interface industry, aiming for breakthroughs in key technologies by 2027 [3] - As of August 7, southbound funds have accumulated a net purchase of 894.528 billion Hong Kong dollars this year, exceeding the total for the entire year of 2024 by 111%, setting a new historical high [3] - The world's first fully integrated intelligent robot 4S store, Robot Mall, is set to officially open on August 8, providing functions similar to traditional car 4S stores, including sales, parts supply, after-sales service, and information feedback [3] Company News - Upwind New Materials announced a net profit of 29.9004 million yuan for the first half of the year, a year-on-year decrease of 32.91% [6] - SMIC reported second-quarter revenue of 2.21 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 16%, and expects third-quarter revenue to grow by 5% to 7% quarter-on-quarter, with a gross margin between 18% and 20% [6] - Seres announced that its new energy vehicle sales in July reached 44,581 units, a year-on-year increase of 5.7% [12] - China Mobile reported a net profit of 84.2 billion yuan for the first half of the year, with an interim dividend of 2.75 Hong Kong dollars per share [12]

按一、二季度未经审核的财务数据，中芯国际上半年销售收入为44.6亿美元，同比增长22%；毛利率 21.4%，较去年同期提升7.6个百分点。 公司销售收入以地区分类看，第二季度中国区、美国区、欧亚区业务占比分别为84.1%、12.9%和3%， 与一季度数据基本持平。去年同期地区业务占比分别为80.3%、16%、3.7%。 回顾中芯国际联席CEO赵海军在5月第一季度业绩会上的分析，他认为，目前市场出现了很多新的因 素，但基本盘面与一季度相比并没有太大变化，客户也都在沉着应对，公司产能利用率也继续保持饱满 状态。 8月7日晚间，中芯国际发布2025年第二季度财报。据披露，二季度，公司整体实现销售收入22.09亿美 元，环比下降1.7%；毛利率为20.4%，环比下降2.1个百分点；产能利用率92.5%，环比增长2.9个百分 点。 "我们已经看到了各行业，包括工业和汽车领域触底反弹的积极信号，产业链在地化转换也继续走强， 更多的晶圆代工需求回流本土。关税政策出台后，中芯国际与供应商、国内外客户做了深入交流，结论 是实际对行业的直接影响非常小，影响小于一个百分点。半导体代工行业，在采购层面可以吸收掉关税 影响。"赵海军彼 ...

Core Insights - Both SMIC and Hua Hong Semiconductor reported significant revenue growth in Q2, with SMIC achieving a 16.2% year-over-year increase and Hua Hong a growth of 18.3% [1][8] - Capacity utilization rates for both companies improved significantly, with SMIC nearing full capacity at 92.5% and Hua Hong exceeding 100% at 108.3% [1][10] SMIC Summary - SMIC's Q2 revenue reached $2.209 billion, a 16.2% increase year-over-year, but a 1.7% decrease quarter-over-quarter [2][4] - Gross margin for SMIC was 20.4%, down 2.1 percentage points from the previous quarter [2] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was $132.5 million, a decline of 19.5% year-over-year and 29.5% quarter-over-quarter [5] - The company expects Q3 revenue to grow by 5% to 7%, with a gross margin forecast of 18% to 20% [7] Hua Hong Semiconductor Summary - Hua Hong's Q2 revenue was $566.1 million, reflecting an 18.3% year-over-year increase and a 4.6% quarter-over-quarter increase [8][9] - Gross margin improved to 10.9%, up 0.4 percentage points year-over-year [8] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was approximately $7.95 million, up 19.2% year-over-year and 112.1% quarter-over-quarter [8] - The company anticipates Q3 revenue between $620 million and $640 million, with a gross margin forecast of 10% to 12% [10] Industry Overview - The global semiconductor market exceeded $340 billion in the first half of the year, with a year-over-year growth of 18.9% [10] - The logic semiconductor segment grew by 37%, while memory semiconductors increased by 20% [10]