Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The GAAP net loss for Q1 2025 was $5.2 million or 17¢ per share, compared to a net loss of $4.8 million or 19¢ per share in Q1 2024 [21] - GAAP operating expenses in Q1 2025 were $5.5 million, an increase of $448,000 from $5 million in Q1 2024 [21] - Non-GAAP net loss in Q1 2025 was $4.4 million compared to a loss of $4 million in Q1 2024 [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The increase in operating expenses was attributed to a $397,000 rise in R&D expenses and a $277,000 increase in G&A expenses, partially offset by a $226,000 decline in sales and marketing expenses [22] - The company is actively working on multiple technology areas, including gate all around applications and memory technologies, with significant progress reported in customer engagements [10][14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The EPI equipment market is expected to reach approximately $2.6 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 10% to 15% in leading-edge nodes [10] - The market for gallium nitride (GaN) applications is forecasted to exceed $2 billion at the device level by the end of the decade, growing at about a 40% CAGR [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has announced a partnership with a major capital equipment provider to enhance its technology offerings and accelerate customer engagements [4][9] - The focus on advanced node customers and the collaboration with the equipment provider aims to optimize production processes and improve customer solutions [5][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's positioning to deliver solutions for challenging electronic devices, emphasizing the importance of technology licensing within the semiconductor industry [20] - The company is actively recruiting to expand its engineering and sales teams to support growth and high-volume production [20] Other Important Information - The company raised $2.4 million under its ATM facility by selling approximately 163,000 shares at an average price of $15.19, maintaining a comfortable cash position [23] - Non-GAAP operating expenses for 2025 are expected to be in the range of $17.25 million to $17.75 million [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Details on the partnership with the capital equipment company - The partnership involves extensive collaboration on technology development and production, with the partner providing significant resources and capabilities [32] Question: Focus of the partnership - The work is primarily focused on gate all around technologies, applicable to both logic and memory sectors [33] Question: Updates on STMicro collaboration - The company is engaged in discussions with multiple groups within STMicro, indicating strong credibility and interest in various technology areas [36][38] Question: Progress with RF SOI customers - There is increased interest in improving low noise amplifiers (LNAs) due to changing specifications from mobile phone manufacturers [43] Question: Status of transformative customers - Discussions with transformative customers are ongoing, with positive momentum and interest in expanding collaboration [49] Question: Financial outlook and operating expenses - Non-GAAP operating expenses for 2025 are projected to be around $17.25 million to $17.75 million, with a gradual ramp-up expected [54]

Financial Performance - STMicroelectronics reported Q1 2025 net revenues of $2.52 billion, a decrease of 27.3% year-over-year[6]. - Gross margin for Q1 2025 was 33.4%, down 830 basis points from 41.7% in Q1 2024[6]. - Operating income fell to $3 million, a 99.5% decrease compared to $551 million in the same quarter last year[11]. - Net income decreased to $56 million, down 89.1% from $513 million in Q1 2024, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.06[6]. - Total net revenues for Q1 2025 were $2,517 million, a decrease of 24% compared to $3,321 million in Q4 2024[43]. - Free Cash Flow for Q1 2025 was $30 million, a decrease from $128 million in Q4 2024[62]. - Non-U.S. GAAP net earnings for Q1 2025 were $63 million, with diluted EPS of $0.07, compared to $56 million and $0.06 in U.S. GAAP[49]. Revenue Expectations - The company expects Q2 2025 net revenues to be $2.71 billion, a sequential increase of 7.7% but a year-over-year decrease of 16.2%[22]. Cost Management - STMicroelectronics confirmed an annual cost savings target in the high triple-digit million-dollar range by the end of 2027 as part of its manufacturing footprint reshaping program[7]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Net cash from operating activities was $574 million in Q1 2025, down 51.5% from $859 million in Q1 2024[15]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $1,781 million from $3,133 million year-over-year[35]. - The company’s net financial position as of March 29, 2025, was $3,082 million, down from $3,231 million at the end of Q4 2024[53]. - Total liquidity decreased to $5,959 million in Q1 2025 from $6,184 million in Q4 2024[53]. Inventory and Capital Expenditures - Inventory at the end of Q1 2025 was $3.01 billion, an increase from $2.69 billion in the year-ago quarter[17]. - The company plans to maintain its net capital expenditures between $2.0 billion and $2.3 billion for 2025[7]. Environmental Goals - The company aims to achieve 100% renewable electricity sourcing by the end of 2027[31]. - STMicroelectronics is on track to be carbon neutral in all direct and indirect emissions by 2027[31]. Segment Performance - The Analog products, MEMS and Sensors segment reported net revenues of $1,069 million, down from $1,348 million in Q4 2024, with an operating income of $82 million[43]. - The Power and Discrete products segment experienced a net revenue decline to $397 million from $602 million in Q4 2024, resulting in an operating loss of $28 million[43]. - Embedded Processing segment net revenues fell to $742 million from $1,002 million in Q4 2024, with operating income decreasing to $66 million[43]. - The RF & Optical Communications segment reported net revenues of $306 million, down from $366 million in Q4 2024, with operating income of $43 million[43]. Capacity Charges - The company incurred unused capacity charges of $123 million in Q1 2025, compared to $118 million in Q4 2024[43].

插播： 5月15日，"电动交通&数字能源SiC技术应用及供应链升级大会"活动将在上海举办， 三菱电机、意法半导体、Wolfspeed、三安半导体、天科合达、元山电子、大族半导 体、香港大学、长飞先进、宏微科技、利普思、国基南方、芯长征、合盛新材料、 国瓷功能材 料 等将出席本次会议，点击文章底部 "阅读原文" 即可报名参会。 5月15日， "行家说三代半"将在上海召开 "电动交通&数字能源SiC技术应用及供应链升级大会" ，意法半导体 已正式确认 出席本次大会。 届时，意法半导体 市场部高级经理 孙君颖 将出席， 并带来 《 意法半 导 体碳化硅技术和中国市场策略》 的主题报告， 分享 碳化硅技术创新与中国本地化战略的深度融合实践。 意法半导体拥有世界先进的碳化硅技术，同时深入贯彻 "在中国，为中国" 的战略，在重庆投资了碳化硅合资晶圆厂。孙君颖先生将在演讲中 重点介绍意法半导体碳化硅的技术路线发展蓝图和如何更好服务于 中国市场 ● 全球领先的8英寸技术落地 ： 重庆安意法8英寸碳化硅产线创下20个月"奠基到通线"行业纪录，采用三安独家衬底+意法先进工 艺；据统计， 8英寸晶圆综合成本相比6英寸可降低30%， ...

Group 1: Acquisition of Deeplite by STMicroelectronics - STMicroelectronics (ST) has acquired Canadian AI startup Deeplite, which specializes in edge AI technology, particularly in model optimization, quantization, and compression [1][2] - Deeplite's technology enables AI models to run faster, smaller, and more energy-efficiently on edge devices, addressing significant challenges in deploying deep learning models commercially [2][4] - The acquisition is expected to enhance ST's STM32N6 high-performance microcontroller adoption, leveraging Deeplite's automated software engine for optimizing deep neural networks [2][5] Group 2: Edge Impulse Acquisition by Qualcomm - Qualcomm announced its acquisition of Edge Impulse, an edge AI development platform, to expand its AI capabilities for IoT products [6][7] - The acquisition is anticipated to accelerate support for Qualcomm's Dragonwing processors while maintaining Edge Impulse's brand and platform accessibility for various hardware partners [6][7] - Edge Impulse's platform is widely adopted for adding AI functionalities to embedded systems, with significant applications in health wearables and industrial organizations [7][8] Group 3: NXP's Acquisition of Kinara - NXP has reached an agreement to acquire Kinara, a leader in high-performance and energy-efficient discrete neural processing units (NPU), for $307 million [10][11] - Kinara's NPUs are designed for a wide range of edge AI applications, supporting multimodal generative AI models and ensuring adaptability for future AI algorithm developments [11][12] - The acquisition is expected to be completed by mid-2025, pending regulatory approvals [10] Group 4: Trends in Edge AI - The trend towards edge AI is growing, with predictions indicating that by 2025, 75% of data will be processed at the edge, highlighting the market potential for edge AI microcontrollers [14][15] - Major MCU manufacturers are actively acquiring startups in the edge AI space, indicating a rapid increase in demand for edge AI computing [14][15] - The competitive landscape among MCU manufacturers is expected to intensify as they adapt to the growing need for embedded AI/ML solutions [15]

Core Insights - The power semiconductor manufacturers are expected to fall out of the top ten global semiconductor companies in 2024 due to the ongoing weakness in the automotive and industrial end markets [1] - Nvidia has surpassed Samsung and Intel to become the largest semiconductor company by revenue for the first time, according to Gartner [1] - The automotive semiconductor demand recovery has been postponed from Q1 2026 to Q2 2026 due to macroeconomic challenges and tariff uncertainties [1] Automotive Sector Performance - NXP Semiconductors reported automotive revenue of $1.674 billion in Q1 2025, down 6% quarter-over-quarter and 7% year-over-year, indicating a drag on overall performance [2] - STMicroelectronics experienced a significant decline in automotive revenue, with a 39% year-over-year and 34% quarter-over-quarter drop [3] - Texas Instruments noted a slight growth in automotive market revenue, with low single-digit percentage growth quarter-over-quarter [3][5] - The automotive chip market has been in a prolonged downturn, but some companies are beginning to see signs of improvement [3][5] Industrial and Communication Market Recovery - Texas Instruments reported a high single-digit percentage growth in the industrial sector after seven consecutive quarters of decline, with communication equipment growing approximately 10% [6] - The industrial market is showing signs of recovery, with evidence of inventory shortages among customers [7] - STMicroelectronics indicated that the industrial market's revenue performance is expected to improve, particularly in smart industrial sectors [7][8] Inventory and Market Dynamics - Despite improvements, overall inventory levels remain under pressure, particularly in the MCU segment for STMicroelectronics [8] - The automotive chip inventory has decreased significantly following adjustments in 2023-2024, but demand remains uncertain for 2025 [8]

Group 1: Leadership Changes - NXP announced the retirement of current CEO Kurt Sievers by the end of this year, with Rafael Sotomayor set to take over as CEO on October 28 [1] - Rafael Sotomayor has played a crucial role in shaping NXP's strategy and is seen as the ideal candidate to lead the company in automotive, industrial, and IoT edge computing markets [1] Group 2: Financial Performance - NXP reported Q1 revenue of $2.84 billion, slightly above market expectations of $2.83 billion, but down from $3.13 billion year-over-year [2] - The company described the current environment as "very uncertain" due to significant changes in international conditions and is cautiously optimistic about future market trends, predicting Q2 revenue to decline to between $2.8 billion and $3 billion [2] Group 3: Semiconductor Business - NXP's power semiconductor business is a core component of its semiconductor solutions, focusing on efficient energy management across automotive, industrial IoT, mobile devices, and communication infrastructure [4] - NXP has established a comprehensive business layout in the third-generation semiconductor field, particularly in gallium nitride (GaN), utilizing a GaN on SiC technology that enhances device performance in high-frequency and high-voltage applications [4] - The company has developed silicon-based GaN technology for consumer electronics and industrial power markets, aiming to scale production and reduce costs [4] Group 4: Industry Challenges - Since 2025, the power semiconductor industry has faced challenges due to international conditions and weak automotive demand, impacting performance [4] - STMicroelectronics reported a Q1 net revenue of $2.52 billion, down 27.3% year-over-year and 24.2% quarter-over-quarter, with a gross margin decline to 33.4%, down 830 basis points from the previous year [4][6] - STMicroelectronics maintains a positive outlook on the silicon carbide (SiC) business, expecting to retain at least a 30% market share in the long term [6]

插播： 5月15日，"电动交通&数字能源SiC技术应用及供应链升级大会"活动将在上海举办， 三菱电机、意法半导体、Wolfspeed、三安半导体、天科合达、元山电子、大族半导 体、香港大学、长飞先进、宏微科技、利普思、国基南方、芯长征、合盛新材料、 国瓷功能材 料 等将出席本次会议，点击文章底部 "阅读原文" 即可报名参会。 近日，三安光电、意法半导体、闻泰科技及X-fab相继发布财报，其中披露了 其在碳化硅领域的最新进展， 以下将重点报道这4家企业在碳化硅业务的最新状况： 三安光电 ：湖南三安实现收入 13.54亿元，已向多家 重点客户批量出货； 意法半导体： 第一季度订单出货比有所改善，卡塔尼亚8英寸SiC工厂今年投产； 闻泰科技： 半导体业务实现营收、利润双增长，将建设8英寸SiC产线； X-fab： 第一季度SiC收入 达0.43亿， 订单量 环比增长17%。 三安光电： SiC收入超13亿 4 月 26日， 三安光电发布 2024年年度报告， 报告期内，公司实现销售收入161.06 亿元，同比增长14.61%，实现归属于上市公司股东的净利 润 2.53 亿元。其中，负责碳化硅业务的子公司湖南三安实现 ...

Core Viewpoint - STMicroelectronics has revised its rating from long to neutral following the Q1 2025 earnings release, based on fundamental, income-oriented, long-term analysis conducted by buy-side hedge professionals in developed markets [1]. Group 1 - The company has previously maintained a long rating on its position [1]. - The decision to change the rating was influenced by comprehensive analysis across various sectors globally [1].

Group 1 - The analyst has 5 years of experience managing a technology fund and is licensed by the Brazilian Securities Commission as a portfolio manager and investment consultant [1] - The analyst's educational background includes degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and École Centrale de Lyon [1] - The analyst has a strong focus on the semiconductor sector, having studied global equities since 2017, particularly NVIDIA [1] Group 2 - The investment strategy emphasizes investing in companies within oligopolistic sectors that have high barriers to entry, while avoiding smaller companies due to underestimated risks [1] - The analyst is particularly interested in disruptive technologies in hardware-related fields, including semiconductors, robotics, and energy [1] - The investment approach prioritizes growth at a reasonable price with a mid- to long-term investment horizon [1]

点击招商研究小程序查看PDF报告原文 事件： 意法半导体（STM）近日发布2025Q1财报，收25.2亿美元，同比-27.3%/环比-24.2%，毛利率 33.4%，同比-8.3pcts/环比-4.3pcts。综合财报及交流会议信息，总结要点如下： 评论： 1、25Q1营收符合指引预期，库存周转天数环比大幅提高。 公司25Q1营收25.2亿美元，同比-27.3%/环比-24.2%，超指引中值（25.1亿美元），个人电子 产品收入增加，但汽车和工业收入低于预期；毛利率33.4%，同比-8.3pcts/环比-4.3pcts，位于 指引中值（33.8%±2pcts），毛利率下降主要系产品组合影响。25Q1存货为30.1亿美元，环比+ 3.2亿美元，库存周转天数167天，环比+45天。 2、各业务部门同环比均下降，汽车和工业订单环比增长。 1）分业务部门： ①AM&S：营收10.7亿美元，同比-23.9%/环比-20.7%，占比42%，主要系模 拟拖累；②P&D：营收4.0亿美元，同比-37.1%/环比-34.1%，占比16%；③MCU：营收7.4亿 美元，同比-29.1%/环比-26.0%，占比30%，主要系通用及 ...