HUA HONG SEMI (01347) rose more than 5%, with the stock up 4.62% to HK$98.4 at the time of writing, recording a turnover of HK$321 million. The company recently announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results. CMB International noted that management guided for first-quarter 2026 revenue between US$650 million and US$660 million, with a gross margin of 13% to 15%. The institution stated that the company executed well in 2025 by maintaining high capacity utilization and accelerating its 12-inch product portfolio, although current valuations appear elevated. CLSA believes HUA HONG SEMI's new 12-inch wafer fab, Fab9A, will reach peak capacity this year, while the ramp-up of Fab9B is also expected to accelerate. It forecasts a slight year-on-year decline in capital expenditure for 2026, followed by a significant increase in 2027. Sealand Securities indicated that HUA HONG SEMI expects first-quarter 2026 revenue of US$650–660 million (midpoint down 0.7% quarter-on-quarter, up 21.1% year-on-year), compared with a consensus estimate of US$695 million. The projected gross margin is 13%–15%, versus a consensus expectation of 13.2%. Driven by the AI wave, the company's power management (BCD) platform is likely to continue growing rapidly. Additionally, there remains room for price increases for its 12-inch products in 2026. Equipment move-in for Fab9B is expected to begin in October 2026. By 2027, the company's overall production capacity is set to expand substantially.