Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs reports that Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347) expects a 10% to 13% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth for Q3, with a gross margin forecast of 10% to 12%, indicating a positive outlook for the company's recovery [1] Revenue and Margin Guidance - Q3 revenue guidance aligns with Goldman Sachs and market expectations, while the gross margin guidance exceeds expectations by 1.1 and 1.8 percentage points, reflecting the company's optimistic recovery outlook [1] - The company implemented a price adjustment in Q2, with an increase in the single-digit percentage range, expected to impact Q3 and Q4 results [1] Capacity Expansion and Long-term Growth - Goldman Sachs maintains a positive view on Hua Hong's 12-inch capacity expansion, believing it will drive long-term growth and optimize 40nm and 55nm products [1] - Management anticipates that strong demand from the first half of the year will continue into the second half, with expectations for sustained capacity release from the second 12-inch fab [1] Earnings and Profit Forecast Adjustments - Based on Q3 guidance and Q2 performance, Goldman Sachs has reduced Hua Hong's 2025 earnings forecast by 23% and revenue forecast by 2%, while increasing gross margin forecast by 3% [1] - The operating loss forecast has been widened from $84 million to $104 million to reflect anticipated increased operating expenses from the second 12-inch fab, while net profit forecasts for 2026 to 2029 have been adjusted upward by 1% each year [1]
高盛：降华虹半导体今年盈测23% 维持“中性”评级 目标价上调至46.9港元