华虹半导体（01347）：2025 年四季度业绩点评：4Q25 业绩符合指引，1Q26 毛利率指引环增，Fab 5 收购有序推进

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Huahong Semiconductor (1347.HK) [6] Core Views - The company achieved 4Q25 revenue of $660 million, a year-over-year increase of 22.4% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 3.9%, aligning closely with the company's guidance [2] - The gross margin for 4Q25 was 13%, consistent with the guidance range of 12% to 14%, reflecting an increase from the previous year but a slight decrease from the previous quarter [2] - The report highlights strong demand driven by AI and storage sectors, with expectations for cautious optimism regarding ASP in 2026 [3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - 4Q25 revenue was $660 million, slightly below the market expectation of $666 million, with wafer shipment volume and ASP growth contributing to the increase [2] - The company reported a net profit of $17.5 million for 4Q25, which was lower than the market expectation of $37.4 million [2] - For the full year 2025, revenue reached $2.402 billion, a 19.9% increase year-over-year, with a gross margin of 11.8% [2] Market Demand and Pricing - The report notes that AI-driven demand led to a 41% year-over-year increase in revenue from analog and power management segments in 4Q25 [3] - Embedded NVM revenue grew by 31% year-over-year, while standalone NVM revenue increased by 23% [3] - The company has implemented slight price increases in 2025 and anticipates further price adjustments in 2026, particularly for 12-inch wafers [3] Capacity and Production - The utilization rate for 4Q25 was 103.8%, with a year-over-year increase of 0.6 percentage points but a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 5.7 percentage points [4] - The company expects continued capacity expansion at Fab 9 and a steady increase in wafer shipments, which will drive revenue growth [4] - The guidance for 1Q26 revenue is set at $650 to $660 million, with a gross margin forecast of 13% to 15% [4] Profitability Forecast - The report adjusts the net profit forecast for 2026 to $142 million, reflecting a 158% year-over-year increase, and for 2027 to $195 million [5] - The company is expected to maintain a high utilization rate and stable pricing, despite increased depreciation pressures from capacity expansion [4][5]