SMIC's stock price surged 5.01% during intraday trading on Wednesday, significantly outperforming the broader market.
The rally is attributed to sustained strength in the semiconductor sector, which has been gaining for multiple sessions. SMIC specifically benefits from an upswing in the storage industry, where overall capacity is in short supply. The company has stated it is deploying additional capacity to increase flexibility, leveraging its years of mass production experience in specialty storage areas like NOR and NAND flash.
Further supporting the move, southbound capital has been continuously adding positions in SMIC in recent sessions. Additionally, the company recently completed the transfer of a 49% equity stake in SMIC North, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. Analyst sentiment remains positive, with Everbright Securities International maintaining a buy rating on the stock.