Micron Technology(US:MU) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-06 23:58Group 1 - Samsung Electronics, the world's largest memory chip manufacturer, is expected to report a significant increase in operating profit for Q4 2025, with an estimated profit of 16.9 trillion KRW (approximately 11.7 billion USD), a 160% year-on-year increase from 6.49 trillion KRW [1] - The surge in memory chip prices is primarily driven by the explosive demand for AI servers, leading to a structural shortage in supply for traditional consumer electronics and industrial control sectors [1] - TrendForce reports that DDR5 DRAM chip prices have increased by 314% year-on-year in Q4, with traditional DRAM contract prices expected to rise by 55% to 60% compared to Q4 of the previous year [2] Group 2 - Nomura Securities indicates that the current storage supercycle, which began in the second half of this year, is expected to last until at least 2027, with meaningful new supply not anticipated until early 2028 [3] - Analysts suggest that investors should continue to overweight leading storage companies in 2026, focusing on the interplay of storage chip prices, profits, and valuations as the main investment theme [3] - Semiconductor companies like SMIC and Hua Hong Semiconductor reported revenue growth, with SMIC achieving 2.382 billion USD in Q3, a 9.7% increase year-on-year, and Hua Hong Semiconductor reporting 635.2 million USD, a 20.7% increase year-on-year [4][5]