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HK Stock Market Midday Review: Tech Index rises over 1%, semiconductor sector weakens against the trend.

SMIC Announces Q4 2025 Earnings Preview, Revenue Hits New High

Media reports price hike wave in semiconductor supply chain, benefiting SMIC and others

SMIC HK shares trade lower in morning session as market digests 40B acquisition progress

Management Predicts Consumer Electronics Chip Supply Shortage to Ease by Q3 2026

Chip sector opens weak, SMIC stock price declines

SMIC financing purchases remain high, margin balance exceeds 12.6 billion yuan

MSCI Quarterly Index Rebalancing to take effect after market close today.

Penghua STAR Chip ETF shares shrink, with SMIC as the top holding.

Huaxia Guozheng Semiconductor Chip ETF reduces holdings in SMIC and other top stocks.

Zhitong Finance releases Stock Connect holdings analysis, focusing on SMIC fund flows

IDC forecasts global smartphone shipments to decline to 1.1 billion units in 2026.

Public Comment Deadline for US Section 5949 Proposed Rule

China NBS Manufacturing PMI Release

US Semiconductor Sector Close: AI Computing and Nvidia GTC Outlook Boost Sentiment

Applied Materials fined $252 million by US Dept of Commerce for shipments to SMIC

Nvidia stock falls despite earnings beat, dragging down US semiconductor sector and affecting sentiment for SMIC.

China's National People's Congress to convene on March 5, focusing on tech self-reliance.

Hang Seng Index Quarterly Review Changes Become Effective

US Market Open: Focus on SMIC's 5nm Progress and Nvidia's China Chip License

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The three major A-share indices fell in the first half of the day, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.2%, the Shenzhen Component Index down 0.7%, and the ChiNext Index down 1.5%. Domestic property stocks generally weakened, with leading stock Vanke down 0.4%. SMIC and Hua Hong fell by 1.4% and 2.5%, respectively. To support enterprises in managing exchange rate risks, the People's Bank of China has lowered the foreign exchange risk reserve ratio for forward foreign exchange sales to zero, causing the offshore RMB to quickly depreciate against the US dollar. There are no reverse repos maturing today, with a net injection of 269 billion yuan for the day

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The three major A-share indices of Shanghai and Shenzhen fell in the first half of the day, with the ChiNext dropping 1.5%. Domestic property stocks weakened, and SMIC and Hua Hong showed a bearish trend

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The three major A-share indices opened lower, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.4%, the Shenzhen Component Index down 0.9%, and the ChiNext Index down 1.2%. Lithium mining stocks and chip stocks generally retreated, with Ganfeng Lithium and TIANQI LITHIUM opening down 2% and 2.1%, respectively. SMIC and Hua Hong opened down 1.4% and 1.8%. AI chip stock Cambricon opened down 2%. The central parity rate of the RMB against the USD remained unchanged, and the People's Bank of China lowered the foreign exchange risk reserve ratio to zero

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The three major A-share indices of Shanghai and Shenzhen opened lower by 0.4% to 1.2%, with lithium and chip-related stocks retreating

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Today, the three major indices of A-shares opened with mixed performances. The Shanghai Composite Index rose slightly by 0.09%, the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 0.1%, while the ChiNext Index opened lower by 0.2%. The central parity rate of the RMB against the US dollar was adjusted to 6.9228. Lithium mining stocks rose due to Zimbabwe's suspension of lithium exports, with Ganfeng Lithium and Tianqi Lithium opening up by 4.4% and 5.9%, respectively. CATL opened lower by 1.7%. SMIC opened flat and plans to acquire a 49% stake in SMIC North

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The three major A-share indices of Shanghai and Shenzhen opened mixed, lithium mining stocks rose, while CATL was slightly weak

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China's leading chipmakers are ramping up production of advanced semiconductors to meet rising domestic AI demand, despite U.S. export restrictions. Companies like SMIC and Huawei-linked firms are focusing on 7-nanometer and 5-nanometer chip technology. The initiative aims to increase output from under 20,000 to 100,000 wafers in one to two years, with a long-term goal of 500,000 by 2030. However, U.S. restrictions on advanced chipmaking equipment pose challenges. The report highlights escalating U.S.-China tech tensions and concerns over Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain.

- China's leading chipmakers are increasing advanced semiconductor production to meet AI demand, despite U.S. export restrictions.  
- Companies like SMIC and Huawei-linked firms are aiming to produce 100,000 wafers within two years, up from under 20,000, with a longer-term goal of adding 500,000 by 2030.  
- However, the impact of U.S. restrictions and Taiwan's semiconductor supply risk poses uncertainty for achieving these production targets.

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China's Top Chipmakers Race To Scale Advanced AI Chips Despite US Curbs As Demand Surges: Report

SMIC: The application documents for issuing shares to purchase assets and related transactions have been accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange

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With the support of the Chinese government, top chip manufacturers such as SMIC and Hua Hong Semiconductor are striving to double the production of advanced semiconductors to meet the demand for artificial intelligence. The goal is to increase the production of 7-nanometer and 5-nanometer chips from less than 20,000 to 100,000 within one to two years, and to plan for an additional increase of 500,000 chips by 2030. However, U.S. export controls may affect the realization of this production increase target

China aims to double advanced chip production capacity, with SMIC and Hua Hong leading the way to meet AI computing demands

Today, the three major indices of A-shares opened 0.2% higher, with the Shanghai Composite Index at 4,123 points, the Shenzhen Component Index at 14,322 points, and the ChiNext Index at 3,313 points. The People's Bank of China conducted a reverse repurchase operation of 409.5 billion yuan, and the central parity rate of the yuan against the US dollar was reported at 6.9321. Chip stocks performed well, with SMIC opening 1% higher and Cambricon opening 0.8% higher. Film and television stocks performed poorly, with Hengdian Film falling to the daily limit and China Film opening 7.2% lower

The three major A-share indices of Shanghai and Shenzhen opened higher by 0.2%, chip stocks favored, while film and television stocks continued to decline

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The Hang Seng Index's early gains expanded to over 600 points, rising above the 27,000 mark. MEITUAN, SMIC, and Zijin Mining each rose by 5%, while KNOWLEDGE ATLAS plummeted by 15%

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The Hang Seng Index's early gains expanded to over 600 points, rising above the 27,000 mark. MEITUAN, SMIC, and Zijin Mining each rose by 5%, while KNOWLEDGE ATLAS plummeted by 15%

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In terms of sectors, leading technology stocks, semiconductors, non-ferrous metals, and new energy vehicle stocks performed well, with Zijin Mining, Meituan, and SMIC rising over 5%; large model concept stocks retreated, with KNOWLEDGE ATLAS falling nearly 23% and MINIMAX dropping over 13%

- On February 23, the Hang Seng Index and the Hang Seng Tech Index experienced strong fluctuations, with the Hang Seng Index rising 2.53% and the Hang Seng Tech Index increasing 3.34%.  
- Notable performers included Zijin Mining, Meituan, and SMIC, each rising over 5%, while stocks like Zhicheng dropped nearly 23% following prior gains.  
- In the gold sector, China Gold International saw a rise of over 6%, and the significant increase in gold prices has reached over 5,100 USD.

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Hang Seng TECH surged over 3%, Meituan rose over 5%, while the "dual giants of large models" KNOWLEDGE ATLAS and MINIMAX showed significant pullbacks

DBS Group Research has lowered the target price for SMIC to 87.4 yuan, maintaining a "Buy" rating. As China's leading 7nm wafer foundry, SMIC benefits from the localization of its supply chain. Short-term profit margins are affected by depreciation, expected to remain in the teens to twenties percentage range. Potential upside comes from improvements in yield and utilization of new capacity, rather than product price increases. Earnings forecasts for 2026 and 2027 have been lowered by 10% and 12%, respectively

DBS Bank lowered the target price for SMIC to 87.4 yuan, maintaining a "Buy" rating with revaluation potential

CICC maintains SMIC's "outperform industry" rating, stating in its report that the company's performance in the fourth quarter of last year met expectations, with H-share revenue of USD 2.489 billion and a gross margin of 19.2%. It is expected that revenue will reach USD 9.327 billion in 2025, with a gross margin of 21%. The company guides that the revenue growth in 2026 will exceed the industry average, but due to pressure from consumer electronics demand, it has lowered its revenue/profit expectations for 2026 by 3%/7%. The target price for A-shares is maintained at RMB 150, and the target price for H-shares is maintained at HKD 100

In "The Big Banks," CICC maintains SMIC's "outperform industry" rating, with fourth-quarter performance in line with expectations

BOCOM International Holdings has maintained a Buy rating on Semiconductor Manufacturing International (0981) with a price target of HK$91.00, while the stock closed at HK$70.35. The analyst consensus suggests a Moderate Buy rating with an average price target of HK$86.15, indicating a potential upside of 22.46%. Additionally, DBS also reaffirmed a Buy rating with a price target of HK$87.40.

- BOCOM International Holdings Company has maintained a Buy rating on Semiconductor Manufacturing International, setting a price target of HK$91.00.  
- The stock closed at HK$70.35, with an overall Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating and an average price target of HK$86.15, suggesting a 22.46% upside.  
- Additionally, DBS has also reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of HK$87.40 in a report released on February 12.

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New Buy Rating for Semiconductor Manufacturing International (0981), the Technology Giant

Citigroup raised the target price for SMIC to 75 yuan, and the target price for HUA HONG SEMI to 115 yuan. The financial reports of both companies for the fourth quarter of 2025 met guidance, but the outlook for the first quarter of 2026 was slightly below expectations. SMIC predicts that revenue for the first quarter of 2026 will remain flat, with a gross margin of 18% to 20%; HUA HONG SEMI expects revenue to reach 650 million to 660 million USD, with a gross margin of 13% to 15%. Both are optimistic about the growth prospects of artificial intelligence and localized demand

Citi raised the target price for SMIC to 75 yuan, and the target price for Hua Hong was raised to 115 yuan

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Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) shareholders approved the acquisition of the remaining 49% equity interest in SMNC during an extraordinary general meeting on February 12, 2026. Approximately 29.19% of the share capital was represented, with China IC Fund abstaining from voting. The acquisition will be financed through renminbi-denominated shares. The latest analyst rating for SMIC stock (HK:0981) is a Buy, with a price target of HK$87.40. SMIC is a key player in the global semiconductor industry, focusing on integrated circuit manufacturing.

- Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation held an extraordinary general meeting on 12 February 2026, where shareholders approved the acquisition of the remaining 49% equity interest in SMNC, funded through renminbi-denominated shares.  
- Approximately 29.19% of the share capital participated in the vote, with China IC Fund and its associates abstaining due to their holdings.  
- The latest analyst rating for the stock (HK:0981) is a Buy, with a price target of HK$87.40, reflecting positive sentiment in the market.

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Below is Dolphin Research's curated Trans of SMIC's Q4 2025 earnings call. For our analysis, see 'SMIC: Doubling Down Against the Cycle — Are domestic AI chips the 'hope of the whole village'?' 1) 2026 outlook: Full-year revenue growth is set to outpace the peer avg. CAPEX in 2026 is expected to be roughly flat vs. 2025 ($8.1bn), while depreciation will rise materially, up approx. 30%.2) Industry backdrop: The market is showing clear bifurcation. On one hand...

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SMIC (Trans): Street Too Bearish on Smartphones; Memory Shortage to Ease in Q3

SMIC 4Q25- revenue up 4% q/q and 13% y/y to $2.489B; 9thstraight quarter of y/y growth; 19.2% GM due depreciation load; 96% utilization rate; QMar revenue to be flat- 1.1M wafer shipments at $2.4k ASP- $8.1B capex in ’25 vs $7.3B in ’24- 2026 capex to remain same; SMIC forecasts its ’26 rev to outgrow the segments it participatesSource: Sravan Kundojjala

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SMIC (0981.HK/688981.SH) released its Q4 2025 results (quarter ended Dec 2025) after the HK close on Feb 10, 2026 (Beijing time). Key takeaways: 1) Headline results: revenue of $2.49bn, in line with consensus ($2.42bn), up 4.5% QoQ and above guidance (0–2% QoQ). QoQ revenue growth was driven mainly by restocking demand in consumer electronics ...

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SMIC 4Q25 First Take: headline was mixed — revenue met expectations, but GPM underwhelmed. On the margin bridge, ASP rose by $37/wafer QoQ while unit cost increased by $56/wafer, driving GPM compression. While the company has pushed advanced nodes to a 7nm‑equivalent, lower yield continues to weigh on margins. Guidance matters more than the print, and the outlook remains muted. Management guides flat QoQ revenue vs. the Street at +3%, and GPM at 18–20% vs. the Street at 21%, implying continued margin pressure. Despite AI semis staying hot, results remain soft, largely due to a sluggish traditional semi market. Management is still cautious on the legacy demand recovery. Given SMIC’s unique positioning, valuation is not fully tethered to near‑term fundamentals. The company sits in the foundry industry’s second tier but is working to close the gap with TSMC, which keeps optionality and expectations alive. For more, follow Dolphin Research for subsequent commentary and Trans. $SMIC(00981.HK) $SMIC(688981.SH)

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The three major A-share indices of Shanghai and Shenzhen fell in the first half of the day, with the ChiNext dropping 1.5%. Domestic property stocks weakened, and SMIC and Hua Hong showed a bearish trend

The three major A-share indices of Shanghai and Shenzhen opened lower by 0.4% to 1.2%, with lithium and chip-related stocks retreating

The three major A-share indices of Shanghai and Shenzhen opened mixed, lithium mining stocks rose, while CATL was slightly weak

China's Top Chipmakers Race To Scale Advanced AI Chips Despite US Curbs As Demand Surges: Report

SMIC: The application documents for issuing shares to purchase assets and related transactions have been accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange