Lante Optics(SH:688127) ZHONGTAI SECURITIES·2024-10-25 10:01Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company achieved record high revenue and profit in Q3 2024, primarily driven by the contribution from micro-prisms [1] - The revenue for Q3 2024 reached 408 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 41.1% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 93.4% [1] - The net profit attributable to the parent company for Q3 2024 was 112 million, with a year-over-year increase of 61.3% [1] - The report highlights that the micro-prism segment's inventory buildup during the peak season significantly contributed to the revenue growth, alongside improved operational efficiency [1] Financial Performance Summary - Revenue (in million yuan): - 2022A: 380 - 2023A: 754 - 2024E: 1,175 - 2025E: 1,566 - 2026E: 1,839 [1] - Year-over-year growth rates for revenue: - 2022A: -8% - 2023A: 98% - 2024E: 56% - 2025E: 33% - 2026E: 17% [1] - Net profit (in million yuan): - 2022A: 96 - 2023A: 180 - 2024E: 273 - 2025E: 371 - 2026E: 447 [1] - Year-over-year growth rates for net profit: - 2022A: -31% - 2023A: 87% - 2024E: 51% - 2025E: 36% - 2026E: 20% [1] Market Position and Future Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from the ongoing trends in automotive intelligence and mobile optical upgrades, with significant growth potential in the micro-prism and glass wafer segments [1] - The report anticipates that the company will maintain a strong market position due to its deep integration with key industry players and the expected upgrades in product specifications [1] - The investment recommendation suggests that the company is likely to outperform the benchmark index by over 15% in the next 6 to 12 months [3]