Morgan Stanley said that SMIC (00981.HK) -0.350 (-0.490%) Short selling $433.71M; Ratio 3.747% recorded 1Q revenue of USD2.51 billion, up 1% QoQ and 11% YoY, in line with the broker's and market's expectations, thanks to an increase in blended ASP. Net profit attributable to shareholders amounted to USD197 million, up 14% QoQ, but fell short of the broker's and market's expectations owing to reduced government subsidies in 1Q.The broker noted that SMIC provided strong guidance for 2Q, expecting revenue to grow 14-16% QoQ, supported by shipment growth of about 10% and price increases of about 5%. Related News BNP Paribas Rates SMIC (00981.HK) Outperform, Core Engine Driving China AI AmbitionsIt maintained an Overweight rating on SMIC with a TP of HKD70.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-05-15 16:25.)
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