Core Viewpoint - Fund managers remain confident in AI computing power despite some divergence in their investment strategies during Q3 2025, with a focus on the PCB sector and light communication leaders [1][2][3] Group 1: Fund Manager Strategies - Notable fund manager Jin Zicai increased holdings in PCB-related companies such as Shenzhen South Circuit, Shengyi Technology, and Huidian Co., while reducing positions in leading optical module firms like NewEase and Taicheng Light [1][2] - Fund manager Zheng Xi also mirrored this strategy by increasing investments in PCB companies and reducing exposure to optical communication stocks [2] - Fund manager Lei Tao diversified by increasing allocations in both optical communication and PCB sectors, with significant gains reported [2] Group 2: Market Outlook - Jin Zicai expressed optimism about the overseas computing power sector, suggesting that the market has underestimated the growth potential and sustainability of earnings in this area [3] - Zheng Xi highlighted the increasing allocation to AI computing and semiconductor storage sectors, anticipating strong growth in AI applications and a favorable market for global computing resources [3] - The overall sentiment among top-performing fund managers indicates a belief in the ongoing demand for computing power, with expectations of significant growth opportunities ahead [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the optical communication sector, including Zhongji Xuchuang, Xinyi Sheng, and Tianfu Communication [10]. Core Viewpoints - The optical communication industry is transitioning from 800G to 1.6T technology, with a slight dip in performance in Q3 being a normal part of the technology upgrade and product ramp-up process. The industry is expected to enter a new growth cycle as the market improves in Q4 [20][21][24]. - The Q3 performance was relatively flat due to the transition phase, with leading companies like Xinyi Sheng and Tianfu Communication experiencing slight revenue declines. However, Zhongji Xuchuang maintained steady growth [21][22]. - The demand for 1.6T products is increasing, with major overseas computing companies starting to deploy and order these products, indicating a positive outlook for Q4 and beyond [21][24]. Summary by Sections Investment Strategy - The report recommends focusing on the computing sector, particularly optical communication leaders like Zhongji Xuchuang and Xinyi Sheng, as well as smaller firms in the optical device space [25][14]. Market Performance - The optical communication sector saw a decline of 5.8% in the recent week, underperforming compared to other sectors, while satellite communication showed relative strength [19][16]. Industry Trends - The optical communication industry is in a critical phase of upgrading from 800G to 1.6T technology, with expectations of increased demand and production in the coming years [20][24]. - The supply chain for optical devices is tightening, with core chip shortages impacting the industry. However, leading companies are expanding their production capabilities to meet rising demand [24][7]. Client Dynamics - Different overseas computing companies have varying order rhythms, affecting the quarterly performance of upstream suppliers. This variability is not indicative of a downturn in industry sentiment but rather reflects client-specific ordering patterns [22][3]. Future Outlook - The report anticipates a gradual recovery in industry sentiment starting in Q4, with significant growth expected in 2026-2027 as demand for 1.6T products scales up [21][24].

Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 3.92 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 63.6%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.47 billion yuan, up 50.1% year-on-year [1] - In Q3 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 1.46 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 74.4%, but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 3.2%, with a net profit of 570 million yuan, up 75.7% year-on-year and a slight increase of 0.8% quarter-on-quarter [1] - The company is facing short-term performance disruptions due to upstream material shortages and cost impacts, but the long-term performance trend remains positive [1] Financial Performance - For Q3 2025, the company's gross margin increased by 4.3 percentage points to 53.7%, and the net profit margin rose by 1.6 percentage points to 38.7%, indicating a steady improvement in profitability [1] - R&D expenses increased by 10.63 million yuan quarter-on-quarter, and other income decreased by 25.71 million yuan, contributing to slightly lower revenue and profit than market expectations [1] Operational Developments - The company's overseas headquarters in Singapore and production base in Thailand have commenced operations, with the second phase of the Thailand facility completed and expected to enhance production capacity and order volume [2] - The company is increasing R&D investment, with a 15.8% year-on-year rise to 200 million yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, focusing on core technologies in silicon photonics and CPO [2] Industry Trends - The demand for AI computing power is experiencing significant growth, driven by strong capital expenditures from major cloud providers, with an expected combined CapEx exceeding 300 billion USD for four major cloud companies in 2025 [3] - The shift towards larger-scale computing nodes is creating a surge in demand for optical interconnects, which the company, as a leading manufacturer of active and passive optical devices, is well-positioned to benefit from [3] Profit Forecast - The company maintains its profit forecast, expecting net profits attributable to shareholders of 2.35 billion, 3.22 billion, and 4.03 billion yuan for 2025-2027, with corresponding PE ratios of 52, 38, and 30 times based on the closing price on October 30, 2025 [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company experienced short-term performance disturbances but maintains a positive long-term growth trend [1] - The company reported a revenue of 3.92 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 63.6%, and a net profit of 1.47 billion yuan, up 50.1% year-on-year [8] - The company is expected to benefit from the increasing demand for AI computing power and the growth of optical communication driven by multi-card interconnection [8] - The company is actively investing in R&D and expanding its production capacity overseas, particularly in Thailand and Singapore [8] Financial Summary - Total revenue forecast for 2023A is 1,939 million yuan, with a projected growth to 10,135 million yuan by 2027E, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 24.51% [1] - The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to grow from 729.88 million yuan in 2023A to 4,032.69 million yuan in 2027E, with a year-on-year growth rate of 25.32% [1] - The latest diluted EPS is projected to increase from 0.94 yuan in 2023A to 5.19 yuan in 2027E [1] - The P/E ratios for 2025-2027 are projected to be 52.25, 38.17, and 30.46 respectively [1]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights that major overseas AI companies are continuously increasing capital expenditures, focusing on AI infrastructure development, with significant growth in cloud business performance [5][6][19] - The report emphasizes a strong outlook for the "optical, liquid cooling, and domestic computing power" sectors, recommending specific stocks within these areas [7][25] Summary by Sections 1. Overseas AI Financial Summary - Google raised its capital expenditure guidance for 2025 to $91-93 billion, with Q3 capital expenditure reaching $23.953 billion, a year-on-year increase of 83% [5][15] - Meta's Q3 revenue was $51.24 billion, exceeding expectations, with a projected annual expenditure of $70-72 billion for 2025 [16] - Microsoft's Q1 FY2026 revenue reached $77.67 billion, a year-on-year increase of 18%, with significant growth in its cloud segment [17][18] - Amazon's Q3 revenue was $180.2 billion, with AWS net sales of $33.006 billion, a 20% year-on-year increase [19][20] - Celestica's Q3 revenue was $3.19 billion, a 28% increase year-on-year, leading to an upward revision of its annual guidance [21] 2. Communication Data Tracking - As of August 2025, the total number of 5G base stations in China reached 4.646 million, with 5G mobile phone users totaling 1.154 billion, a year-on-year increase of 19.46% [34][12] - The report notes that 5G mobile phone shipments reached 19.992 million units in August 2025, accounting for 88.4% of total shipments, with a slight year-on-year increase of 1.2% [41] - The three major telecom operators showed strong growth in innovative business development, with significant revenue increases in their cloud services [45][50]

Core Insights - Company reported a significant increase in revenue and net profit for the first three quarters of 2025, with revenue reaching approximately 3.918 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 63.63%, and net profit of about 1.465 billion yuan, up 50.07% [1] - The company maintains a strong focus on R&D, with R&D expenses amounting to 200 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.82%, supporting the development of advanced optical communication products [1][2] Financial Performance - For Q3 2025, the company achieved revenue of 1.463 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 74.37%, although it saw a quarter-on-quarter decline of 3.23% [1] - The net profit for Q3 2025 was 566 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 75.68% and a slight quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.80% [1] - The gross profit margin improved to 53.68%, up 4.30 percentage points from Q2 2025 [1] Market Trends - The demand for high-end optical modules, particularly driven by AI, is expected to remain strong, with major companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Oracle significantly increasing their capital expenditures [2] - Amazon's capital expenditure for 2025 is projected at 125 billion dollars, while Google has raised its forecast to between 91 billion and 93 billion dollars [2] - Oracle has signed a substantial contract with OpenAI worth 300 billion dollars, set to take effect in 2027, indicating a robust demand for computing power [2] Investment Outlook - The company is expected to achieve revenues of 5.550 billion, 7.408 billion, and 9.440 billion yuan in 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding net profits of 2.205 billion, 2.926 billion, and 3.734 billion yuan [3] - The projected price-to-earnings ratios for the next three years are 56, 42, and 33 times, respectively, indicating a favorable investment outlook [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company [6] Core Insights - The company achieved approximately 3.918 billion yuan in revenue for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 63.63%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately 1.465 billion yuan, up 50.07% year-on-year [1] - The company is benefiting from the AI wave, with high demand for advanced optical modules driven by increased capital expenditures from major overseas tech companies [3] - The company has maintained high R&D investment, with R&D expenses reaching 200 million yuan in the first three quarters, a year-on-year increase of 15.82% [2] Financial Performance Summary - For Q3 2025, the company reported a single-quarter revenue of 1.463 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 74.37%, and a net profit of 566 million yuan, up 75.68% year-on-year [1] - The gross profit margin for Q3 2025 was 53.68%, an increase of 4.30 percentage points from Q2 2025 [1] - The company is projected to achieve revenues of 5.55 billion yuan, 7.41 billion yuan, and 9.44 billion yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with corresponding net profits of 2.205 billion yuan, 2.926 billion yuan, and 3.734 billion yuan [4][5] R&D and Market Position - The company is focused on developing high-power laser devices and optical transceiver modules, which are essential for the CPO application scenarios [2] - The company is positioned as a leading manufacturer of data communication optical modules globally, benefiting from the ongoing demand for 800G and other high-end optical modules [3]

Core Viewpoint - The communication industry has seen a significant increase in fund holdings, with a market value share of 7.76% in Q3 2025, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.90 percentage points, ranking it among the top five sectors [1][2]. Summary by Sections Industry Valuation and Growth - The overall valuation of the communication sector is above the historical average, with a PE-TTM of 43x, placing it in the 67th percentile since 2016. The sector is expected to benefit from developments in AI infrastructure and new connectivity, allowing for continued performance growth and gradual valuation digestion [2]. Fund Holdings and Key Stocks - In Q3 2025, the communication sector's fund holdings saw a notable increase, with the top three stocks by fund holding market value being: - Zhongji Xuchuang: 111.446 billion (up 62.53% quarter-on-quarter) - Xinyi Sheng: 110.172 billion (up 60.81% quarter-on-quarter) - Tianfu Communication: 14.544 billion (up 14.90% quarter-on-quarter) - The AI industry chain remains a focal point for current investments, with Zhongji Xuchuang and Xinyi Sheng continuing to hold the top two positions in fund holdings [2].

Market Overview - On October 31, A-shares experienced a divergence where the three major indices fell, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.81%, the Shenzhen Component down 1.14%, and the ChiNext Index down 2.31. However, nearly 4,000 companies saw their stock prices rise, indicating a market where individual stocks performed well despite overall index declines [1][3]. Stock Performance - A total of 76 stocks hit the daily limit up, while 148 stocks rose more than 7%. The overall increase in stock prices was 38.13%, with a total trading volume of approximately 23498.13 billion [3]. - The AI application sector showed resilience against the market downturn, with stocks like Fushi Holdings hitting the daily limit up [3]. - Pharmaceutical stocks collectively surged, with companies like Shutai Shen and Lianhuan Pharmaceutical reaching their daily limits [5]. Sector Analysis - The lithium battery sector continued its upward trend, with stocks such as Enjie Co. and Tianji Co. hitting the daily limit up [6]. - In contrast, CPO and computing hardware stocks faced adjustments, with companies like Tianfu Communication and Zhongji Xuchuang dropping over 7% [6][7]. - The recent trend showed that stocks with declining performance, particularly in the liquor industry, experienced a rebound despite poor earnings reports, while technology stocks faced significant declines [8][9]. Notable Events - A viral moment occurred when NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was seen dining with prominent South Korean business leaders, leading to a surge in related stocks. For instance, Kyochon F&B's stock price soared by 20%, and Cherrybro's stock hit the daily limit up with a 30% increase [12][14]. - NVIDIA announced a significant agreement with major South Korean companies to provide over 260,000 accelerator chips to support AI projects, marking a strategic expansion in AI infrastructure [20][21].

Core Viewpoint - The computing hardware sector experienced a significant pullback, with notable declines in stock prices of several companies [1] Company Performance - Shenghong Technology saw a drop of over 10% in its stock price [1] - Tianfu Communication's stock fell by more than 8% [1] - Industrial Fulian, Sany Technology, and Zhongji Xuchuang all experienced declines exceeding 7% [1]