Goldman Sachs
May 14, 2026
SMIC 2Q26 Revenue Guidance and 1Q26 Results Update
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SMIC reported a 1Q26 gross margin beat and provided 2Q26 revenue guidance (+14-16% QoQ) that far exceeds consensus. Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating based on ASP improvements and domestic AI-driven demand.
Key Takeaways
- 1.SMIC issued strong 2Q26 revenue guidance of +14%-16% QoQ, significantly exceeding Goldman Sachs and Bloomberg consensus estimates.
- 2.1Q26 Gross Margin beat expectations at 20.1%, driven by favorable product mix and improved Average Selling Price (ASP).
- 3.Long-term growth prospects are supported by strong demand from domestic Chinese fabless customers and emerging AI opportunities.
Table of Contents
- 1Q26 GM beat; Net income in-line
- 2Q26 guidance Rev beat; GM in-line
- Price Target Risks and Methodology - SMIC
- Disclosure Appendix
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Authors
Allen ChangVerena JengXuan Zhang
Securities
0981.HK688981.SS
Themes
Domestic Semiconductor SubstitutionAI Infrastructure OpportunitiesUS-China Trade Geopolitics
Regions
Asia PacificChina
