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CXMT Surges to Fourth Major DRAM Supplier After 716% Q2 Revenue Jump

A blockbuster IPO has funded plans to double wafer output to ease tight DRAM supply if U.S. export rules permit Western buyers access.

Overview

  • Counterpoint data show CXMT’s DRAM revenue rose about 716% year‑over‑year in Q2 2026, lifting the company to roughly 7% of global DRAM revenue and making it the fastest‑growing supplier.
  • The company completed a large STAR Market IPO that sharply increased capital and sent its share price up, and Reuters and other outlets report CXMT is planning new fabs in Beijing, Shanghai and Hefei with a target near 600,000 wafers per month.
  • Multiple reports say HP, Asus and Acer have validated limited quantities of CXMT memory for some notebook models sold outside the United States, a cautious first step into tier‑1 OEM supply.
  • Korean coverage reports CXMT refused Apple’s request for lower LPDDR5X pricing and has locked much of its output into higher‑priced domestic contracts with firms such as Huawei and Xiaomi, giving CXMT near‑term pricing leverage.
  • U.S. national‑security concern is unresolved because CXMT has been flagged by U.S. officials and lawmakers, and potential Commerce Department export controls or listing actions could block Western procurement even as the company scales.