Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley estimates that Hongteng Precision's AI revenue contribution will rise from less than 5% in FY2024 to approximately 25% in FY2027, driving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16% in revenue and over 40% in net profit [1] Group 1 - Morgan Stanley believes that Hongteng is well-positioned within the Hon Hai Group and is expected to benefit from the AI component trend [1] - The firm initiates coverage with an "Outperform" rating and sets a target price of HKD 8, which corresponds to 22 times and 17 times the expected price-to-earnings ratio for FY2026 and FY2027, respectively [1] - The expectation is that Hongteng's AI revenue will grow significantly in the next 2 to 3 years, and this positive development is not yet fully reflected in the current stock price [1]

Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index increased by 0.20% at midday on November 4 [1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index decreased by 0.20% [1] Sector Performance - Gold stocks experienced a widespread decline, with Lingbao Gold falling over 5%, Shandong Gold and Zijin Mining both dropping more than 4% [1] - The Apple supply chain saw significant losses, with Cowin Technology down nearly 9%, Hon Teng Precision down 6%, and FIH Mobile down nearly 5% [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market saw a decline in Apple-related stocks, with significant drops in share prices for several companies [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Hillstone Technology (丘钛科技) experienced a drop of 8.56%, with shares priced at 12.93 HKD [1] - Hong Teng Precision (鸿腾精密) fell by 6.53%, with shares trading at 5.3 HKD [1] - FIH Mobile (富智康集团) saw a decrease of 4.54%, with shares at 17.87 HKD [1]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market saw a collective rise in Apple-related stocks, with notable increases in several companies [1] - Hongteng Precision experienced an 8.06% increase, reaching a latest price of 5.900 and a total market capitalization of 43.091 billion [2] - Weishi Jiajie rose by 6.26%, with a latest price of 10.010 and a total market capitalization of 14.312 billion, marking a year-to-date increase of 102.51% [2] Group 2 - Gaoweidian increased by 5.04%, with a latest price of 33.760 and a total market capitalization of 29.303 billion, reflecting a year-to-date increase of 19.29% [2] - Lens Technology saw a rise of 2.92%, with a latest price of 26.760 and a total market capitalization of 141.409 billion, showing a year-to-date increase of 48.09% [2] - Fuzhikang Group increased by 2.39%, with a latest price of 18.830 and a total market capitalization of 14.739 billion, achieving a year-to-date increase of 104.67% [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that Apple-related stocks in Hong Kong have collectively declined, with significant drops in companies such as 富智康集团 (5.5% down) and others like 鸿腾精密 and 丘钛科技 (over 4% down) [1] - Renowned Apple analyst 郭明錤 from 天风国际 has reported that the demand for iPhone Air is lower than expected, leading the supply chain to reduce shipments and production capacity [1] - The supply chain's production capacity is expected to shrink by over 80% by Q1 2026, with some components anticipated to cease production by the end of 2025 due to the inability to find new market segments [1] Group 2 - Specific stock performance includes 富智康集团 at 18.240 with a decline of 5.49%, and other companies like 丘钛科技 at 14.090 (down 4.28%) and 蓝思科技 at 25.880 (down 4.01%) [2] - Other notable declines include 比亚迪电子 (3.58% down), 高伟电子 (3.40% down), and 舜宇光学科技 (2.32% down) [2] - The overall trend reflects a challenging environment for Apple-related stocks, driven by reduced demand and production adjustments in the supply chain [1][2]

Group 1 - Apple concept stocks experienced significant declines, with 富智康集团 (Fujikon Group) falling by 6.22% to HKD 18.1 [1] - 鸿腾精密 (Hon Teng Precision) decreased by 5.51%, trading at HKD 5.32 [1] - 丘钛科技 (Q Technology) saw a drop of 4.82%, with shares priced at HKD 14.01 [1] - 高伟电子 (GoerTek) declined by 3.95%, now at HKD 31.62 [1] - 比亚迪电子 (BYD Electronics) fell by 3.79%, with a current price of HKD 37.04 [1]

Core Viewpoint - Apple-related stocks have experienced significant declines due to lower-than-expected demand for the iPhone Air, leading to supply chain adjustments and potential production cuts [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - FIH Mobile (02038) fell by 6.22%, trading at HKD 18.1 [1] - Hon Teng (06088) decreased by 5.51%, trading at HKD 5.32 [1] - Q Technology (01478) dropped by 4.82%, trading at HKD 14.01 [1] - GoerTek (01415) declined by 3.95%, trading at HKD 31.62 [1] - BYD Electronic (00285) fell by 3.79%, trading at HKD 37.04 [1] Group 2: Supply Chain Insights - Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicated that demand for the iPhone Air is below expectations, prompting the supply chain to reduce shipments and production capacity [1] - Supply chain capacity is expected to shrink by over 80% by Q1 2026, with some components anticipated to cease production by the end of 2025 [1] - Existing Pro and standard models are meeting most high-end user demands, making it challenging to identify new market segments [1] Group 3: Market Sentiment and Trade Variables - Trade variables are affecting market sentiment, but the impact of tariffs on Apple’s supply chain companies should not be overstated [1] - Apple maintains strict requirements for suppliers, and domestic supply chain companies are deemed irreplaceable [1] - Equipment companies may see Apple redirect resources towards cost-reduction and efficiency-enhancing technologies such as flexible automation and 3D printing [1]

Core Insights - Apple-related stocks have shown strong performance, with notable increases in share prices for companies such as Highgreat Electronics (5.42%), Q Technology (4.96%), and BYD Electronics (3.46%) [1] Sales Performance - According to Counterpoint Research, the sales of the iPhone 17 series in the first 10 days after launch in China and the US are 14% higher compared to the iPhone 16 during the same period [1] - The base model iPhone 17 has performed particularly well in the Chinese market, while the high-end iPhone 17 Pro Max has seen the strongest demand growth in the US [1] Product Comparison - The new ultra-thin iPhone Air, although targeting a smaller audience and generating less buzz than the base iPhone 17, has already surpassed the sales of the previous "Plus" model it replaced [1]

Core Insights - Apple's stock price reached an all-time high, boosting the share prices of related companies in the Hong Kong market [1] - Strong demand for the new iPhone 17 series is indicated, with sales in the first ten days surpassing those of the iPhone 16 series by 14% in both the US and China [1] Company Performance - Gawei Electronics saw a price increase of 5.36%, with a market capitalization of 293.55 billion and a year-to-date increase of 19.51% [2] - Hongteng Precision rose by 5.03%, with a market cap of 427.26 billion and a year-to-date increase of 60.27% [2] - Lens Technology increased by 5.00%, with a market cap of 1,421.48 billion and a year-to-date increase of 48.86% [2] - AAC Technologies experienced a 4.18% rise, with a market cap of 480.41 billion and a year-to-date increase of 9.77% [2] - Q Technology's stock rose by 3.28%, with a market cap of 175.81 billion and a year-to-date increase of 137.24% [2] - Sunny Optical Technology increased by 3.94%, with a market cap of 894.46 billion and a year-to-date increase of 19.59% [2] - FIH Mobile saw a 3.62% rise, with a market cap of 148.01 billion and a year-to-date increase of 105.54% [2] - BYD Electronics increased by 3.46%, with a market cap of 903.54 billion but a year-to-date decrease of 3.21% [2]

Core Viewpoint - The majority of Hong Kong-listed Apple concept stocks experienced an upward trend on October 16, with significant gains reported for several companies [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Hongteng Precision (06088.HK) increased by 6.43%, reaching HKD 6.29 [1] - BYD Electronics (00285.HK) rose by 5.73%, trading at HKD 41.36 [1] - Lens Technology (06613.HK) saw a gain of 3.47%, priced at HKD 27.46 [1] - AAC Technologies (02018.HK) experienced a 2.01% increase, with shares at HKD 40.62 [1]