Recent #revenue growth news in the semiconductor industry

9 months ago

➀ Shein, founded in 2008, has become one of the world's most valuable clothing retailers, with online revenue surpassing traditional fashion competitors like H&M and Zara.

➁ During the pandemic, Shein's online net sales soared from $2.5 billion in 2019 to $8.4 billion in 2020.

➂ Despite facing challenges, such as being banned in India, Shein is expected to generate $48 billion in online revenue by 2024, a significant increase from its 2018 net sales of $1.4 billion.

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9 months ago

➀ SMIC reported $22.073 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024, a 1.7% increase from the previous quarter;

➁ The company's gross profit was $4.99 billion, with a gross margin of 22.6%;

➂ For the full year 2024, SMIC's revenue was $80.299 billion, a 27% increase year-over-year;

➃ The company's operating profit was $4.927 billion, down 45.4% the previous year;

➄ Capital expenditures for 2024 were $7.33 billion;

➅ The company's 8-inch standard logic monthly capacity the end of 2024 was 948,000 wafers;

➆ The average capacity utilization rate for the year was 85.6%;

➇ The company's first-quarter guidance for 2025 is a revenue increase of 6% to 8% from the previous quarter;

➈ The expected gross margin for the first quarter of 2025 is 19% to 21%;

➉ SMIC expects its revenue growth in 2025 to be higher than the average of comparable industries, with capital expenditures remaining roughly the same as in 2024.

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9 months ago
1. IBM is set to report Q4 '24 earnings on January 29, 2025, with sell-side consensus expecting $3.75 per share on $17.45 billion in revenue, showing a 3% y-o-y decline in EPS. 2. The company is also expecting $4.29 billion in operating income, marking a 14% y-o-y growth. 3. For Q1 '25, the consensus is looking for $1.56 in EPS, $14.6 billion in revenue, and $2 billion in operating income, with expected y-o-y growth of -7%, +1%, and +23% respectively.
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9 months ago
1. Meta's $60 billion AI investment for 2025 mirrors past overspending on Reality Labs, risking questionable returns and monetization challenges. 2. Despite Reality Labs' losses, Meta's revenue grew 10% YoY, driven by its ads business, which remains 99+% of revenue. 3. Mark Zuckerberg's control and diverse interests could impact Meta's future investment decisions, posing a significant risk.
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9 months ago
1. GE Aerospace has been upgraded to 'Strong Buy' with a fair value of $250 per share due to robust order growth and strong FY25 guidance. 2. Significant investments in the LEAP engine program and MRO facilities are key drivers of sustained growth in commercial engines and defense markets. 3. FY25 revenue is projected to grow by 12.5%, driven by Commercial Engines & Services and Defense & Propulsion Technologies segments.
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10 months ago
1. Zeta Global's growth is driven by ARPU-mining of existing clients, with new account growth decelerating. 2. There is room for margin expansion due to operating leverage effects, as seen in the 37% YoY incremental EBIT margins. 3. Zeta's acquisition of LiveIntent at a 5.8x EV/Revenues multiple is above the 2024 SaaS median and within the top quartile of transaction multiples. 4. Valuations are close to fair value, considering ZETA's typical discount of 13.9% vs peers. 5. Declining RPOs are a demand risk, but there is potential for an increase following a strong QoQ growth in requests for proposals.
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10 months ago
➀ LB Semicon, a South Korean outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) firm, plans to significantly increase its revenue from overseas within the next three years; ➁ The company aims to achieve this by reducing its reliance on display driver ICs (DDIs); ➂ LB Semicon CEO Namseong Kim announced this during a press conference in Seoul.
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1. Quantum stocks like IonQ have seen significant growth recently; 2. IonQ stands out due to its strong revenue generation and partnerships with Big Tech; 3. IonQ's technological edge in ion-trapped quantum computing ensures market leadership; 4. The company has robust financial health with significant cash reserves and low debt; 5. Projected revenue growth of 100% annually suggests a target price of $126 in the near-term.
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