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CXMT IPO surge and rise to China's most valuable company

Overview

Following its July 2026 STAR-Market IPO, which raised approximately $8.6 billion (57.9 billion yuan), ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has experienced a historic surge in market valuation. The company’s debut saw shares rise between 466% and 535%, briefly displacing the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China as the most valuable mainland-listed company.

By mid-August, CXMT’s market capitalization reached approximately $524 billion USD, surpassing Tencent Holdings to become China’s most valuable listed company. This ascent is driven by global demand for AI-related hardware, rising memory prices, and supply shortages. Growth is bolstered by significant contracts, including a five-year deal with ByteDance valued at over $7 billion USD and a $3 billion USD agreement with Tencent for DRAM server memories. Its inclusion in the MSCI China All Shares Index has further supported its valuation.

By August 17, CXMT’s market capitalization rose back above the 4 trillion yuan mark following an 8% stock price increase. This surge has triggered a broader rally across the semiconductor supply chain. This rapid growth reflects a broader Chinese strategy to achieve technological and financial independence by redirecting capital toward domestic high-tech sectors.

By the second quarter of 2026, CXMT solidified its position as the world's fourth-largest DRAM supplier, capturing a 10% global market share, up from 4% the previous year. The company reported revenue of approximately $22.4 billion USD for the first half of 2026, marking a nearly 900% increase compared to the previous year. While this growth outpaces major global competitors, analysts note risks regarding price volatility due to the company's limited free float.

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ChangXin Memory Technologies · China · Shanghai Stock Exchange · SK Hynix · Tencent

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"CXMT will list on Shanghai's STAR Market on July 27, 2026, raising about 57.92 billion yuan ($8.6 billion)."

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"CXMT listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on 27 May."

The claims provide different listing dates for CXMT: July 27, 2026, versus May 27.

[DISPUTED] CXMT will list on Shanghai's STAR Market on July 27, 2026, raising about 57.92 billion yuan ($8.6 billion).
[DISPUTED] CXMT listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on 27 May.
[● 17 SOURCES] CXMT shares surged roughly 466 % on the first trading day.
[● 16 SOURCES] CXMT raised 57.92 billion yuan ($8.6 billion) in its IPO.
[● 15 SOURCES] Only 6.73 % of CXMT’s enlarged share capital is freely tradable at listing.
[● 13 SOURCES] CXMT is the world's fourth‑largest DRAM maker with about 7.7 % market share in 2025.
[● 12 SOURCES] After the debut, CXMT’s market capitalization reached about 3.5‑3.7 trillion yuan (≈ $540‑$550 billion).
[● 11 SOURCES] State‑affiliated shareholders owned roughly 36 % of CXMT before the IPO.
[● 11 SOURCES] CXMT expects first‑half revenue to rise more than sevenfold to about 110 billion yuan.

Timeline

3 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
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22 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[BUSINESS] 15 sources
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29 days ago

[BUSINESS] 13 sources
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about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
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about 1 month ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
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about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
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about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
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about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 16 sources
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about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 133 sources
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about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 23 sources
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about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
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about 2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
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about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 16 sources
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about 2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
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about 2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
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about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 32 sources
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[TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources
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