Tianfeng Securities·2025-07-15 07:15Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [7] Core Insights - The semiconductor industry is experiencing robust growth driven by AIoT, industrial control, and automotive electronics, with significant revenue increases reported by key players such as Rockchip (H1 revenue up 64% YoY, net profit up 185%-195% YoY), Espressif (net profit up 65%-78% YoY), and Tailing Micro (net profit up 267% YoY) [2][13][18] - The storage sector is witnessing a recovery with Demingli reporting H1 revenue of 3.8-4.2 billion yuan, reflecting a YoY increase of 75%-93%, and a narrowing of losses in Q2, indicating a potential turning point for profitability [2][20][28] - Price forecasts for Q3 indicate a significant increase in DRAM prices, with expectations of a 15%-20% rise, and NAND Flash prices expected to increase by 5%-10%, driven by strong demand from AI investments and enterprise-level storage needs [3][14][29][30] Summary by Sections 1. Performance Forecasts - The design sector is seeing comprehensive growth, with companies like Rockchip and Espressif benefiting from AI demand and domestic substitution [2][18] - The equipment and materials sector is also on a steady upward trend, with domestic equipment manufacturers like Changchuan Technology and Yitang Co. benefiting from domestic substitution and successful customer expansion [2][19] 2. Storage Price Outlook - Q3 price forecasts for DRAM show a comprehensive increase, with Consumer DDR4 expected to rise by 40%-45% and Server DDR4 by 28%-33% [3][30] - NAND Flash prices are also expected to rise, with enterprise SSDs projected to increase by 5%-10% and 3D NAND wafers by 8%-13% [3][14][30] 3. Recommended Stocks - Key stock recommendations in the storage sector include Jiangbolong, which is expected to benefit from price increases and domestic substitution, with a projected revenue growth of 200% YoY by Q1 2025 [4][15] - Other recommended companies span various segments, including design (e.g., Rockchip, Espressif), equipment (e.g., Changchuan Technology), and materials (e.g., Dinglong Technology) [6][16]