Moore Threads saw its share price jump up to 502% on its listing day on the STAR Market in Shanghai. At IPO price of 114.28 yuan per share, the stock soared to a high of 650 yuan (≈ US $91.92), and touched as much as 688 yuan during the session. The IPO raised 8 billion yuan (≈ US $1.13 billion), making it one of the largest onshore listings in China this year.
Why the Surge — Investor Buzz, Domestic Demand & Strategic Timing
🔹 Strong Demand & Massive Oversubscription
The IPO was oversubscribed by over 4,000×, showing sky-high investor demand for a domestic GPU/AI-chip maker.
🔹 Domestic Alternative to Foreign Chips amid Export Controls
With global tensions and export restrictions limiting access to foreign AI-chips — including those from NVIDIA — China is keen on self-reliance. Moore Threads positions itself as a home-grown alternative.
🔹 Founder’s Legacy & Industry Confidence
The company was founded in 2020 by a former NVIDIA China executive. That pedigree — plus a history of GPU architecture development — gives it credibility as a serious challenger rather than a speculative startup.
🔹 Big Growth Expectations in AI & GPU Market
Although Moore Threads is not yet profitable (it reported a net loss in 2025 despite rising revenues) the listing surge shows investor appetite for long-term potential, particularly in AI training and inference GPUs.
What It Means — For Moore Threads, China & Global Chip Markets
- For Moore Threads — The funding and market valuation give it a strong runway to invest heavily in R&D, build next-gen AI/graphics chips, and possibly scale manufacturing & global competitiveness.
- For China — The IPO signals a renewed push for technological self-reliance. Success of Moore Threads could encourage more domestic chip-makers and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.
- For Global Chip Industry — Moore Threads’ rise changes the competitive map. As firms like this gain strength, the global duopoly of dominant chip-makers may slowly dilute — especially in markets influenced by geopolitics.
Risks & What to Watch — Why the Hype May Need Grounding
- Moore Threads is still loss-making. Its 2025 first half revenue grew, but net loss remains. Growth expectations may or may not materialize. Moneycontrol
- Overvaluation risk: A 500%+ surge reflects strong investor optimism — but that also raises the bar very high in terms of future execution.
- External constraints: Given ongoing global export controls, access to advanced manufacturing tools or foreign technology may remain challenging.
Conclusion
The 502% surge of Moore Threads on its IPO debut is more than just a stock-market spectacle — it’s a statement. It reflects deep investor confidence in China’s ambition to build a home-grown GPU/IP ecosystem and signals that the global AI-chip game may be entering a new, multipolar phase. Whether Moore Threads lives up to the hype depends on its ability to convert funds into high-performance, competitive AI chips.
