智通财经网·2025-10-23 04:03Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley predicts ASMPT (00522) may report a loss in Q3 due to one-time restructuring expenses, but encourages investors to focus on its long-term growth drivers, including CoWoS-L capacity expansion, development of high-frequency memory in China, and hybrid integration progress [1] Financial Performance - ASMPT's Q3 revenue guidance median is set at $475 million, representing an 11% year-on-year increase [1] - Morgan Stanley forecasts that the company will incur approximately RMB 360 million in one-time restructuring expenses, leading to a net loss of around RMB 69 million [1] - For Q4, revenue is expected to reach RMB 3.646 billion, reflecting a 7% year-on-year growth, with a projected net profit of approximately RMB 126 million, primarily driven by advanced packaging solutions [1] Investment Rating - Morgan Stanley maintains an "Overweight" rating for ASMPT, raising the target price from HKD 80 to HKD 100 [1] - The earnings per share forecasts for 2026 and 2027 have been increased by 10% and 23% respectively, while the full-year earnings estimate for this year has been reduced by 45% [1] Market Trends - The mainstream semiconductor demand is recovering, and the advanced packaging market continues to grow, with ASMPT's Q3 order shipment ratio expected to remain above 1 [1]