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SMIC’s Q3 profits rose 28.9% on strong domestic demand, but memory chip shortages are delaying non-memory chip orders into 2026.
SMIC, China’s top chipmaker, reported stronger-than-expected Q3 results with revenue up 9.7% to $2.38 billion and profit rising 28.9% to $191.75 million, fueled by strong domestic demand.
However, concerns over a memory chip shortage are causing customers to delay orders for non-memory chips, especially for Q1 2026, as they prioritize securing memory components amid tight global supply.
This shift has pressured foundry capacity and increased competition for production, while SMIC’s capacity and shipments rose, with China accounting for 86% of revenue.
The company expects 2025 capital spending to remain stable or slightly higher.
Los beneficios del tercer trimestre de SMIC aumentaron un 28,9% debido a la fuerte demanda interna, pero la escasez de chips de memoria está retrasando los pedidos de chips no de memoria hasta 2026.