BOCOM International·2025-05-13 04:06Group 1: TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) - TSMC's advanced process advantages are expanding, with a buy rating initiated and a target price of $225, indicating a potential upside of 27.5% from the closing price of $176.52 [1] - The product and supply-demand cycles are favorable for stable revenue growth, with new product pricing breaking the previous trend of decline post-launch, enhancing TSMC's bargaining power with semiconductor design clients [1][2] - TSMC is expected to start mass production of 2nm technology in the second half of 2025, which will further strengthen its technological advantages over previous 3nm processes [2] Group 2: Hua Hong Semiconductor - Hua Hong Semiconductor's Q1 2025 performance met guidance, with the ninth factory starting production and adding 10,000 pieces of monthly capacity [3] - The company expects Q2 2025 revenue to be between $550 million and $570 million, with a gross margin guidance of 7%-9%, reflecting a decrease from previous expectations due to increased depreciation pressure during capacity ramp-up [3][6] - Management is focused on accelerating capacity ramp-up and controlling costs to mitigate the impact of depreciation on gross margins [3] Group 3: Automotive Industry - In April 2025, the retail sales of passenger cars in China reached 1.755 million units, a year-on-year increase of 14.5%, with domestic brands outperforming the overall market [7] - New energy vehicle (NEV) retail sales recorded 905,000 units in April, with a penetration rate of 51.5%, indicating strong growth compared to the previous year [7][8] - The report anticipates stable growth in the automotive market for May 2025, with a focus on the performance of new energy vehicle exports, which are expected to maintain high growth rates [8]