华虹半导体(1347.HK)：新厂投产影响当季盈利

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a revenue of $541 million for Q1 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 17.6$541 million, with a year-on-year increase of 17.6% and a quarter-on-quarter stability [1]. - Gross margin stood at 9.2%, close to the lower end of the previous guidance, with a quarter-on-quarter decline of 2.2 percentage points due to depreciation from new production lines [1]. - Shareholder profit was $4 million, down from$30 million in Q1 2024, falling short of expectations due to significant increases in R&D expenses and foreign exchange losses [1]. Group 2: Demand and Product Performance - In Q1 2025, different technology platforms showed varied performance, with year-on-year revenue growth rates of 9% for embedded storage, 38% for independent storage, 14% for power devices, 4% for analog and power management, and 35% for logic and RF [1]. - Power devices, which account for 30% of revenue, turned positive after five quarters of year-on-year decline, driven by increased demand for super junction and MOSFET products [1]. - Embedded storage, accounting for 24% of revenue, experienced a slowdown in growth this quarter [1]. Group 3: Capacity and Pricing Outlook - The second phase of the Wuxi 12-inch capacity ramp-up is progressing steadily, expected to reach a monthly capacity of 40,000 wafers by the end of 2025 and complete 83,000 wafers by mid-2026 [2]. - The overall capacity utilization rate in Q1 2025 was 102.7%, maintaining full load [2]. - The average selling price (ASP) of wafers decreased by 1% quarter-on-quarter to $419, but future price declines are expected to be limited, with new capacity expected to improve order structure [2]. Group 4: Future Projections and Ratings - The company adjusted its wafer foundry ASP forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to$444 and $465, respectively, indicating growth of 6$2.4 billion, $2.92 billion, and$3.37 billion, respectively [2].