中信证券：AI需求带动景气周期重启 大硅片量增价涨预期强化

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that silicon wafer demand is expected to continue increasing due to the capacity expansion of wafer fabs, with China's capital expenditure ranking first globally and significant room for domestic production rate improvement in high-end processes and specialty silicon wafer categories [1] - From a technological advancement perspective, 3D stacking is showing a significant increase in the unit consumption of silicon wafers, and domestic major manufacturers are likely to position themselves for the next generation of 3D stacked chip products during their capacity expansion [1] - From a cyclical perspective, AI demand is anticipated to drive a restart of the semiconductor industry cycle, leading to an optimistic outlook for the overall shipment growth and product price recovery of domestic semiconductor silicon wafer companies [1]