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Semiconductor Manufacturing International Q4 2025 earnings summary

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Q4 2025 earnings summary11 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q4 2025 revenue reached $2,489 million, up 4.5% sequentially and 12.8% year-over-year, with gross margin at 19.2%, down from 22.0% in 3Q25 due to higher depreciation.

  • Full-year 2025 revenue was $9,327 million, up 16.2% year-over-year, with gross margin at 21% and profit attributable to owners rising 39.1% to $685 million.

  • Capacity utilization remained high, with annualized rate at 93.5% and 8-inch lines over 100%, though 4Q25 utilization declined to 85.5%.

  • Capital expenditure for 2025 was $8.1 billion, exceeding projections to address robust demand and longer equipment lead times.

  • China accounted for 87.6% of 4Q25 revenue, with strong growth in smartphone and consumer electronics applications.

Financial highlights

  • Q4 2025 operating profit was $299 million; EBITDA was $1,405 million with a 56.5% margin; profit attributable to shareholders was $173 million.

  • Full-year 2025 operating profit was $1,110 million; EBITDA was $5,256 million with a 56.4% margin; profit attributable to owners was $685 million.

  • 4Q25 gross profit was $478 million, down 8.5% sequentially and 4.2% year-over-year.

  • Cash and cash equivalents at year-end 2025 were $5,872 million, with total cash on hand at $11,936 million.

  • End-2025 balance sheet: total assets $52.3 billion, total liabilities $17.3 billion, debt $12.6 billion, equity $35 billion.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q1 2026 revenue expected to be flat sequentially, with gross margin guidance between 18% and 20%.

  • 2026 revenue growth projected to outpace industry peers, with capital expenditure roughly flat year-over-year.

  • 2026 depreciation expected to rise by about 30% due to new fab ramp-ups; focus on maintaining high utilization and cost efficiency.

What caused 4Q25 gross margin decline?
How 2026 capex supports above-average growth?
Explain 4Q25 financing cash flow surge
What strategies counter 2026 depreciation pressure?
What causes the 2026 capacity ramp slowdown?
How does SMIC adapt to changing foundry order mix?
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Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is a leading semiconductor foundry that specializes in the manufacture of integrated circuits (ICs). Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC offers comprehensive semiconductor foundry solutions, including IC foundry and technology services, across a wide range of process technologies from mature to leading-edge nodes. As the largest contract chipmaker in mainland China, SMIC plays a crucial role in the global semiconductor supply chain, providing services to customers in diverse sectors such as electronics, telecommunications, and automotive. The company is committed to advancing semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, and supporting the development of the semiconductor industry in China and globally. SMIC is incorporated in the Cayman Islands and its shares are listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under the and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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