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JCET Group's Growth Surge in 2026

In a remarkable development within the semiconductor industry, JCET Group (SSE: 600584) has announced an impressive financial performance for the first half of 2026, showcasing a year-on-year increase of 79.4% in net profits attributable to shareholders. This surge reflects the company’s success in meeting the growing demands of the market, particularly from the AI infrastructure sector.

Financial Highlights

For the first six months of 2026, JCET reported a revenue of RMB 19.53 billion, marking a 5% increase compared to the same period last year. The remarkable growth trajectory can be attributed to various factors that include higher factory utilization and robust customer orders across JCET’s global manufacturing network. The net profit attributable to shareholders for this period amounted to RMB 840 million, while the adjusted figure, excluding non-recurring items, reached RMB 810 million, a substantial rise of 84.7% year on year.

The second quarter alone brought in RMB 10.36 billion in revenue, representing an 11.7% growth year on year and a 12.9% increase sequentially, setting a record for the quarter. Net profit for Q2 soared to RMB 550 million, showing a staggering growth of 107.3% compared to the previous year.

Market Drivers

This remarkable performance is largely driven by the increasing demand stemming from the artificial intelligence sector, which is stimulating a recovery across the broader semiconductor industry. As the deployment of AI technologies accelerates, there is a surging need across various infrastructural aspects, including computing, memory, interconnect, and power delivery systems. JCET is well-positioned to meet this demand with its extensive portfolio of heterogeneous integration technologies and robust manufacturing capabilities.

The company noted that its revenue from the computing electronics segment grew by 40.4% year-on-year in the first half, while automotive electronics also saw significant growth of 25%. Testing services recorded a 9.4% growth in revenue, emphasizing the success of JCET’s diversified business strategy.

Continued Investments and Innovations

Looking to the future, JCET remains committed to investing in technology innovations and expanding its manufacturing capabilities. The company has allocated RMB 1.03 billion towards research and development in the first half, which accounted for 5.3% of its total revenue. Furthermore, in June, JCET announced an ambitious RMB 7.8 billion investment plan for constructing a new advanced packaging and testing facility in Shanghai. The establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary in July with registered capital of RMB 4 billion represents a significant step towards enhancing the company’s high-end packaging capabilities.

Additionally, JCET is focusing on optimizing operational efficiency, driven by stringent cost management and productivity enhancements. An overseas Finance and Treasury Centre established in Singapore aims to consolidate global treasury operations, boosting operational resilience and risk management.

Mr. Li Zheng, CEO of JCET Group, expressed confidence in the company's strategy, stating, "AI is reshaping both computing infrastructure and semiconductor architectures while expanding the role of advanced packaging from manufacturing execution to product innovation. Our ongoing growth reflects a commitment to supporting our customers' innovations with unique manufacturing solutions."

As JCET continues to forge ahead, the emphasis will remain on leveraging its technological advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to drive sustainable growth, further solidifying its position as a global leader in integrated circuit back-end manufacturing and technology services.

For more information, consult JCET Group’s official H1 2026 report.