Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company's performance is under short-term pressure due to the global economic situation and the effects of mergers and acquisitions, but it is expected to gradually release its potential in the future [3][4] - The company has a strong technical foundation in the photonics industry and is expected to fully leverage its capabilities after completing its mergers and acquisitions [3][5] Financial Performance Summary - For the first three quarters of 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 458 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.17%, but reported a net profit attributable to the parent company of -52 million yuan [3] - In Q3 2024, the company recorded operating revenue of 147 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.49%, with a net profit attributable to the parent company of -24 million yuan, indicating an expanded loss compared to the previous quarter [3] - The company's quarterly revenue growth rates for the first three quarters of 2024 were 17.38%, 41.68%, and 1.49%, while the gross profit margins were 34.78%, 29.92%, and 27.43%, showing a decline [4] Future Earnings Forecast - The earnings forecast for 2024-2026 has been adjusted, with expected net profits of -4 million yuan, 139 million yuan, and 289 million yuan respectively, corresponding to EPS of -0.05, 1.54, and 3.20 yuan per share [3][6] - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios for 2025 and 2026 are projected to be 43.0 and 20.7 times, respectively [3][6] Business Development and Market Position - The company has been actively acquiring top optical technology providers to strengthen its leadership in the micro-nano optical field, with significant growth in its semiconductor processing and optical communication sectors [5] - The company is also expanding its presence in the automotive and healthcare sectors, with ongoing collaborations and product developments [5]
炬光科技:中小盘信息更新:业绩短期承压,技术探索者有望厚积薄发