SUNNY OPTICAL(HK:02382) Ge Long Hui·2025-08-21 05:26Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley's report indicates that Sunny Optical Technology's performance in the first half of the year was primarily driven by the strong improvement in smartphone profitability [1] Group 1: Smartphone Business - The better average selling price and gross margin of smartphones are expected to be sustainable until the second half of 2025 and beyond [1] - Despite a decline in shipment volume, the healthier competition in the industry due to market share stabilization is beneficial for Sunny's long-term smartphone business profitability [1] Group 2: Automotive Products - The outlook for the company's automotive products business is stronger than expected and will continue to be a major growth driver for 2025 [1] - This growth is attributed to higher ADAS penetration rates and increased per-vehicle value, along with Sunny's acquisition of more high-margin projects in international markets [1] Group 3: Earnings Forecast and Ratings - Morgan Stanley maintains a "neutral" rating on Sunny Optical, holding a more conservative view on the growth potential of its future smartphone business due to its lower share in high-end projects [1] - Other new businesses, such as robotics, are expected to take longer to contribute significantly [1] - The earnings per share forecasts for 2025 and 2026 have been raised by 19% and 10% to HKD 3.2 and HKD 3.4, respectively, with the target price increased from HKD 65 to HKD 75 [1]