Semiconductor & Technology Specialist, Ingenuity

William Keating

Semiconductor & Technology Specialist

Ingenuity

Our focus is exclusively on in-depth research & consulting in the broader semiconductor industry. We focus on the key players, namely Intel, Micron, Qualcomm, Apple, Samsung, NVIDIA, AMD, TSMC & Global Foundries - as well as some of the lesser known, but nonetheless critical, companies such as ASML (for EUV), Mellanox, Cavium, Xilinx etc. We specialise in their products, roadmaps, process technologies, competitive advantages & threats etc. We also help our clients understand the implications of new and emerging technologies, e.g. 3D X-Point, 3D NAND, Carbon Nanotubes, Autonomous Driving, Graphene, Silicon Photonics, Wafer-Level Optics, Artificial Intelligence, FPGA, GPU, ASIC etc. 

Semiconductor Analysis & Research

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>TSMC July revenues of NT$256.95 billion, +23.6% MoM &amp; + a whopping 44.7% YoY</li>
<li>Q224 silicon area wafer shipments amounted to 3,035 MSI, up 7.1% QoQ but down 8.9% YoY</li>
<li>Q224 semiconductor sales reached $149.9 billion, +6.5% QoQ and +18.3% YoY.</li>
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TSMC July revenues of NT$256.95 billion, +23.6% MoM &amp; + a whopping 44.7% YoY
Q224 silicon area wafer shipments amounted to 3,035 MSI, up 7.1% QoQ but down 8.9% YoY
Q224 semiconductor sales reached $149.9 billion, +6.5% QoQ and +18.3% YoY.


TSMC July Revenue Surges 44.7% YoY, Sets A New Record Monthly High

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

Equity Bottom-Up

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) / Equity Bottom-Up

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC)

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<li>Expected sequential revenue growth of 13% to 15%, gross margin expected between 18% and 20%.</li>
<li>The company has not increased capacity utilization through price cuts but supports customers in facing competition to maintain market share.</li>
<li>Inventory replenishment behavior will end in the third quarter, and fourth-quarter orders will more accurately reflect actual demand rather than the impact of restocking.</li>
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Expected sequential revenue growth of 13% to 15%, gross margin expected between 18% and 20%.
The company has not increased capacity utilization through price cuts but supports customers in facing competition to maintain market share.
Inventory replenishment behavior will end in the third quarter, and fourth-quarter orders will more accurately reflect actual demand rather than the impact of restocking.


SMIC (981.HK): Revenue and GM Continued to Trend Up in 3Q24

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

<ul><li>Acer's subsidiaries are driving growth, providing resilience and optimism in the face of shifts in the PC market.</li><li>China's smartphone industry is experiencing a boom in the second quarter of 2024, indicating strong potential for growth.</li><li>A potential US ban on Chinese vehicle technology could deepen the technology rift with lasting effects, impacting various industries.</li></ul>

Acer's subsidiaries are driving growth, providing resilience and optimism in the face of shifts in the PC market.China's smartphone industry is experiencing a boom in the second quarter of 2024, indicating strong potential for growth.A potential US ban on Chinese vehicle technology could deepen the technology rift with lasting effects, impacting various industries.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (09-Aug-2024): Acer subs drive growth, boost resilience amid PC changes.

King Yuan Electronics Co, Ltd. / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/king-yuan-electronics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6630:1" rel="noopener">King Yuan Electronics Co, Ltd. (2449 TT)</a>'s 2Q24 revenue/GM/OPM/EPS were NTD$9,035mn/40.5%/29.8%/NTD$2.2.</li>
<li>The main reasons of revenue growth shall be the AI aspects, especially the contribution from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nvidia-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5891:1" rel="noopener">NVIDIA Corp (NVDA US)</a>.</li>
<li>For the upcoming 3Q24, we are keeping a relatively strong confidence of 5-10% growth rate for KYEC.</li>
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King Yuan Electronics Co, Ltd. (2449 TT)'s 2Q24 revenue/GM/OPM/EPS were NTD$9,035mn/40.5%/29.8%/NTD$2.2.
The main reasons of revenue growth shall be the AI aspects, especially the contribution from NVIDIA Corp (NVDA US).
For the upcoming 3Q24, we are keeping a relatively strong confidence of 5-10% growth rate for KYEC.


KYEC (2449.TT): In 2Q24, Revenue Exceeded Our Expectations, and GM, OPM, and EPS Surprised Us.

AI and Global Deep Tech, Mint Finance

Uttkarsh Kohli

AI and Global Deep Tech

Deep Fundamental Analysis

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Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

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Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>TSMC’s new plants will increase its production capacity for 3-nm chips, aiming to triple output this year. Global market share stands at 18%.</li>
<li>Major tech companies’ increased AI investments are driving demand for TSMC’s advanced semiconductors, crucial for AI and machine learning applications. </li>
<li>TSMC’s automotive solutions output is expected to grow at a 50% CAGR through 2024, addressing global chip shortages in the auto industry.</li>
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TSMC’s new plants will increase its production capacity for 3-nm chips, aiming to triple output this year. Global market share stands at 18%.
Major tech companies’ increased AI investments are driving demand for TSMC’s advanced semiconductors, crucial for AI and machine learning applications. 
TSMC’s automotive solutions output is expected to grow at a 50% CAGR through 2024, addressing global chip shortages in the auto industry.


TSMC's Expansion Strategy: New Plants and Rising AI Demand Shape Future Growth

Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. manufactures and markets integrated circuits. The Company provides the following services: wafer manufacturing, wafer probing, assembly and testing, mask production, and design services. TSMC's ICs are used in computer, communication, consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial equipment industries.

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Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) (2330 TT)

TSMC July Revenue Surges 44.7% YoY, Sets A New Record Monthly High

TSMC July revenues NT$256.95 billion, +23.6% MoM & +44.7% YoY. Q224 silicon area wafer shipments 3,035 MSI, +7.1% QoQ but -8.9% YoY. Q224 semi...

William Keating

SMIC (981.HK): Revenue and GM Continued to Trend Up in 3Q24

Company expects solid revenue growth and stable gross margins, focusing on supporting customers and anticipating more accurate demand in upcoming...

Patrick Liao

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (09-Aug-2024): Acer subs drive growth, boost resilience amid PC changes.

Acer's subsidiaries grow amid PC market changes, China's smartphone market booms, potential US ban on Chinese vehicle tech, Nintendo and Sony face...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

KYEC (2449.TT): In 2Q24, Revenue Exceeded Our Expectations, and GM, OPM, and EPS Surprised Us.

King Yuan Electronics Co, Ltd. reported strong 2Q24 results with revenue growth driven by AI, particularly from NVIDIA Corp. Confidence remains...

Patrick Liao

TSMC's Expansion Strategy: New Plants and Rising AI Demand Shape Future Growth

TSMC plans seven new plants worldwide, boosting production of 3-nm and 2-nm chips. Chips Foundry Market share of 62%, AI sector growth driving demand.

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TSMC July Revenue Surges 44.7% YoY, Sets A New Record Monthly High

TSMC July revenues NT$256.95 billion, +23.6% MoM & +44.7% YoY. Q224 silicon area wafer shipments 3,035 MSI, +7.1% QoQ but -8.9% YoY. Q224 semi...

William Keating

SMIC (981.HK): Revenue and GM Continued to Trend Up in 3Q24

​Company expects solid revenue growth and stable gross margins, focusing on supporting customers and anticipating more accurate demand in upcoming...

Patrick Liao

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (09-Aug-2024): Acer subs drive growth, boost resilience amid PC changes.

Acer's subsidiaries grow amid PC market changes, China's smartphone market booms, potential US ban on Chinese vehicle tech, Nintendo and Sony face...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

KYEC (2449.TT): In 2Q24, Revenue Exceeded Our Expectations, and GM, OPM, and EPS Surprised Us.

​King Yuan Electronics Co, Ltd. reported strong 2Q24 results with revenue growth driven by AI, particularly from NVIDIA Corp. Confidence remains...

Patrick Liao

TSMC's Expansion Strategy: New Plants and Rising AI Demand Shape Future Growth

TSMC plans seven new plants worldwide, boosting production of 3-nm and 2-nm chips. Chips Foundry Market share of 62%, AI sector growth driving demand.

Mint Finance

Company expects solid revenue growth and stable gross margins, focusing on supporting customers and anticipating more accurate demand in upcoming...

King Yuan Electronics Co, Ltd. reported strong 2Q24 results with revenue growth driven by AI, particularly from NVIDIA Corp. Confidence remains...