Semiconductor Manuf. Intl.

SMIC reported Q2 2026 revenue of $3.006 billion and EPS of $0.06, beating consensus estimates. Drivers were strong demand for AI peripheral chips, better pricing, high utilization (93.7%) and an improved product mix; gross margin rose to 25.3%. For Q3 management expects sequential revenue growth of 2–4% and a gross margin of 26–28%, but warns of significantly higher write-downs and rising cost pressure. Investors are cautious about the strong quarter given the write-down risks and pulled‑forward customer orders. » More on de.investing.com

The share price of Semiconductor Manufacturing International rose 6.3% to HK$71.8 after Q2 results. Revenue exceeded US$3.0bn for the first time (+36.1% YoY, +20% QoQ) and net profit attributable to shareholders climbed 261.7% to US$479m, well above analysts’ estimates. Gross margin expanded to 25.3% and the EBITDA margin reached a record-high 70.2%. Drivers were strong AI chip demand as well as higher shipment volumes and selling prices; for Q3 the company expects sequential revenue growth of 2–4% and a gross margin of 26–28%. » More on de.investing.com

Shares of Chinese semiconductor makers gained, driven by investor optimism about AI-driven demand. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp's stock jumped about 5.6% in Hong Kong, alongside gains at Hua Hong, Hygon, NAURA and NAURA competitors. The rally followed record highs for US chip stocks and was further fueled by expectations of large AI financings, such as for the startup DeepSeek. » More on de.investing.com