SMIC's stock surged 6.77% during Monday's intraday trading, leading gains in the semiconductor sector.
The rally was driven by broad strength in Hong Kong-listed semiconductor stocks, with peers like HUA HONG SEMI and INNOSCIENCE also posting significant gains. Additionally, SMIC announced the completion of its share-based acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in SMIC North, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Analysts point to SMIC as a core beneficiary of domestic chip substitution efforts, with AI-driven demand pushing orders to full capacity and supporting margin improvement. This optimism comes amid geopolitical tensions, as the U.S. Pentagon recently added SMIC to its list of companies linked with the Chinese military, prompting threats of retaliation from China's Ministry of Commerce.