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Summary of Latest Ratings, TP, Views on SMIC from Brokers
Recommend
23
Positive
30
Negative
20
AASTOCKS Financial News' compilation of the latest investment ratings, TP and views from 8 brokers on SMIC (00981.HK) (688981.SH) is as follows:

Brokers | Ratings | TPs | Core Views
CLSA | Outperform | HKD93.3 -> 94.1/ RMB152 -> 153.4
1Q results were solid, with strong 2Q guidance. Benefiting from AI-driven demand, prices are expected to continue rising alongside margin improvement.

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HSBC Research | Buy | HKD93 -> 89/ RMB153 -> 146
1Q gross margin beat expectations. 2Q revenue outlook has turned more optimistic on rising shipment volume and higher ASP.

BNP Paribas | Outperform | HKD86
1Q results met expectations, with upbeat 2Q guidance. Localization of AI chips will become a stronger driver, and SMIC is seen as a key beneficiary in advanced process nodes.

Citi | Neutral -> Buy | HKD75 -> 90
Domestic substitution, AI-related demand and SMIC's leadership in advanced nodes among China's foundries will support valuation re-rating. The stock is added to the Upside 90-Day Short-Term View list.

Related NewsJPM Upgrades SMIC (00981.HK) to Neutral, Raises TP to HKD67
Goldman Sachs | Buy | HKD134 -> 135
High capacity utilization will be maintained in 2Q, with better product mix and higher ASP supporting gross margin.

Nomura | Neutral | HKD75
1Q revenue and gross margin slightly exceeded guidance. Management turned more optimistic for the full year, supported by chip shortages driving price hikes and customer front-loading.

Morgan Stanley | Overweight | HKD70
1Q gross margin beat expectations, with strong 2Q guidance. As a key player in China's domestic AI chip supply chain, high capacity utilization and chip price increases can offset depreciation costs.

Related News M Stanley: SMIC (00981.HK) 2Q Guidance Strong, Rated Overweight
JP Morgan | Underweight -> Neutral | HKD57 -> 67
1Q gross margin slightly beat expectations due to selective price hikes, with momentum extending into 2Q. However, downside risks from softer end-consumer demand in 2H warrant attention.
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