Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Ratings Divergence Intensifies: AI-Driven Long-Term Growth vs. Short-Term Inventory Adjustment Pressure
July 28, 2026
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In July 2026, multiple international investment banks intensively adjusted ratings for Asian semiconductor US stocks. Goldman Sachs upgraded TSMC and Samsung Electronics to 'Buy,' believing AI computing power demand will drive sustained growth in advanced process orders; meanwhile, Citigroup and JPMorgan downgraded ratings for some memory chip and mature process targets, warning of weak consumer electronics demand and inventory backlog risks. This article reviews the latest institutional rating