[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)