Net profit at ~190 Chinese chipmakers jumps 620% YoY in H1 2026
An analysis by Nikkei Asia found that combined net profit at roughly 190 mainland China-listed chipmakers rose 620% year over year in H1 2026. The surge was driven by the AI boom and China's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency.
- Combined net profit at ~190 Chinese chipmakers rose 620% YoY
- Growth occurred in the first half of 2026
- Drivers: the AI boom and China's self-sufficiency campaign
- Figures come from a Nikkei Asia analysis of earnings
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