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SMIC reports Q2 revenue up 36% YoY to ~$3B, net profit triples to ~$479.2M on mature-node chip demand
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China’s largest semiconductor foundry SMIC posted strong Q2 financials, exceeding profit estimates due to high demand for mature-node chips.
SMIC’s growth signals sustained demand for legacy semiconductor nodes, which remain critical for industrial, automotive, and IoT applications. The financial performance also reflects China’s push to localize chip production amid global supply chain constraints. However, reliance on mature nodes may limit long-term competitiveness in advanced process technologies.
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SMIC’s Q2 revenue rose 36% YoY to ~$3B, with net profit more than tripling to ~$479.2M.
Gross margin reached 25.3%, driven by strong orders for mature-node semiconductors.
The results exceed analyst estimates, highlighting demand resilience in legacy chip markets.
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