[ET Net News Agency, 12 May 2025] Nomura raised the target price for SMIC (00981) to  
HKD42.5 from HKD18.4 and maintained the "neutral" rating. 
  The research house said it raises 2025-26F net profit by 15%/9% primarily due to higher 
fab utilization rates and more favourable pricing conditions to steer fixed cost  
absorption. (rc)



 
 