Core Viewpoint - The rapid growth of the global AI industry since 2025 has led to a surge in demand for computing power, resulting in a significant performance boost for optical module companies, particularly for the leading stock, Zhongji Xuchuang, which has seen its stock price increase over sevenfold since April 2025 [2][3]. Company Performance - Zhongji Xuchuang reported revenue of 25.005 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 44.43%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 7.132 billion yuan, up 90.05% year-on-year [3]. - The company achieved a quarter-on-quarter revenue and net profit increase of 25.89% and 30.1% respectively in Q3 2025, showcasing strong growth stability [3]. - As of January 26, 2026, Zhongji Xuchuang's stock price reached 589.80 yuan, up from 67.20 yuan on April 9, 2025, marking an increase of over 700% [2][3]. Market Position - Zhongji Xuchuang has become the top holding stock for active equity funds, surpassing Ningde Times, with 1,273 active equity funds holding a total of 135 million shares, representing 12.24% of the circulating shares and a market value of 82.54 billion yuan as of Q4 2025 [3]. Institutional Actions - Some institutions have begun to reduce their holdings in Zhongji Xuchuang, citing concerns over high valuations. For instance, Yongying Technology and China Europe Digital Economy reduced their holdings by 17% and 33.42% respectively in Q4 2025 [5]. - The controlling shareholder, Shandong Zhongji Investment Holding Co., Ltd., completed a reduction of 5.5 million shares, amounting to 2.87 billion yuan, for personal funding needs between November 20, 2025, and January 15, 2026 [5]. Industry Outlook - The optical module industry is expected to maintain high demand, with predictions of a 35% year-on-year growth in the global Ethernet optical module market, reaching $18.9 billion in 2026 [6]. - The growth drivers include strong demand for AI infrastructure and advancements in optical interconnect technology [6]. - Analysts remain optimistic about the industry's future, with expectations of continued demand and supply shortages becoming the norm, particularly for 1.6T optical modules and silicon photonics technology [7].
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