Shanghai, Feb 2, 2026, 08:22 CST — Premarket
- Shares ended Friday at 314.88 yuan, gaining 2.4%
- Broker reports indicate the stock surged almost 47% in January
- Traders are eyeing new broker notes alongside the Feb. 11 shareholder vote
GigaDevice Semiconductor’s Shanghai-listed Class A shares are drawing attention ahead of Monday’s open, following multiple brokerages naming the stock to their February “gold stock” lists — monthly compilations of favored picks. (STCN)
Those lists carry weight in China’s A-share market, where onshore retail investors can push short-term trends even further. When a new month rolls around, expect swift shake-ups—particularly among stocks that have already surged.
GigaDevice finds itself at a tricky yet opportune moment: caught in the heart of a memory-driven rally, February usually marks when investors seek clearer signals ahead of the annual results season.
On Friday, the stock wrapped up at 314.88 yuan, marking a 2.4% gain for the day, per data from Trading Economics. (Trading Economics)
A report from Yicai noted the shares jumped almost 47% in January and appeared in February portfolios from at least two brokerages. (Sina Finance)
Signs from abroad are also shaping the market. South Korea’s exports climbed 33.9% in January, driven by a 102.7% surge in semiconductor shipments, government figures revealed. The boost is linked to strong demand for AI servers and higher prices for memory chips. (Reuters)
GigaDevice, a fabless chip designer, ranks as the world’s second-largest NOR flash supplier, holding an 18.5% market share, Reuters said. This memory type is key in consumer electronics and vehicles. The company raised HK$4.68 billion ($600 million) in a Hong Kong IPO back in January. CEO Zhu Yiming called GigaDevice a “chip department store.” (Reuters)
But the momentum can flip just as fast. A halt in memory pricing, a slump in risk appetite, or demand falling short of forecasts can send a favored trade into a sudden sell-off.
On Monday, all eyes will be on whether the stock can maintain its recent levels and if the broader A-share chip sector sustains momentum or slips into typical month-start profit taking.
The next key date is Feb. 11, when the company plans to hold an extraordinary general meeting, per an exchange filing. Shareholders will vote on several corporate matters, including limits on related-party transactions and the appointment of an overseas auditor. (Hkexnews)
