Shanghai, China –May 8, 2025 – Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SEHK: 00981; SSE STAR MARKET: 688981) (“SMIC”, the “Company” or “we”), one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world, today announced its consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
First Quarter 2025 Highlights
- Revenue was $2,247.2 million in 1Q25, compared to $2,207.3 million in 4Q24, and $1,750.2 million in 1Q24.
- Gross profit was $505.9 million in 1Q25, compared to $499.0 million in 4Q24, and $239.7 million in 1Q24.
- Gross margin was 22.5% in 1Q25, compared to 22.6% in 4Q24 and 13.7% in 1Q24.
Second Quarter 2025 Guidance
The Company expects (in accordance with IFRSs):
- Revenue to decrease by 4% to 6% QoQ.
- Gross margin to range from 18% to 20%.
In the first quarter, the Company achieved total revenue of $2,247 million, up 1.8% sequentially; gross margin was 22.5%, remaining roughly flat sequentially; the capacity utilization rate increased by 4.1 percentage points sequentially to 89.6%.
The Company’s second quarter guidance is as follows: revenue is expected to decrease 4% to 6% sequentially, and the gross margin is expected to be in the range of 18% to 20%.
The Company believes that the second half of the year presents both opportunities and challenges. The Company will enhance its adaptability and risk resilience capability. The Company’s top priority remains as strategic focus on its core business and near-term deliverables.
Conference Call / Webcast Announcement
Date: Friday, May9, 2025Time: 8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.
WEBCAST
The call will be webcast live at:
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ioxg9zpu
CONFERENCE CALL
Please register in advance for the conference call at:
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI4d339156234d4a0ea40805fba229385e
REPLAY
Recording will be available 1 hour after the event and it will be archived for 12 months.
https://www.smics.com/en/site/company_financialSummary
About SMIC
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SEHK: 00981; SSE STAR MARKET: 688981) is one of the leading foundries in the world and is the front runner in manufacturing capability, manufacturing scale, and comprehensive service in the Chinese Mainland. SMIC Group provides semiconductor foundry and technology services to global customers on 8-inch and 12-inch wafers. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC Group has an international manufacturing and service base, with 8-inch and 12-inch wafer fabrication facilities in Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin and Shenzhen. SMIC Group also has marketing and customer service offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, China.
For more information, please visit www.smics.com.