Shares of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), China's largest chipmaker, soared by 6.19% on Thursday, propelled by the company's robust third-quarter financial performance and an optimistic outlook for the remainder of the year.
SMIC reported a 58.3% year-over-year increase in its third-quarter net profit, reaching $148.8 million, as the semiconductor sector showed signs of recovery after a prolonged downturn since late 2022. The chipmaker's revenue for the quarter grew 34% to $2.17 billion, in line with market expectations, while its gross profit margin of 20.5% exceeded analysts' estimates.
Looking ahead, SMIC provided an upbeat forecast, estimating its fourth-quarter gross margin to range between 18% and 20%, with revenue expected to be flat or rise up to 2% from the previous quarter. This positive guidance, coupled with analysts' bullish projections for the company's 2024 revenue growth, fueled investor confidence and drove the stock's surge.
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