Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the communication industry [10]. Core Insights - The communication sector has seen a 6.96% increase in the 33rd week of 2025, ranking second among major industries in the Yangtze River region. Year-to-date, the sector has risen by 30.93%, also ranking second [2][4]. - China's total computing power is rapidly expanding, with a projected year-on-year growth of 20% for general computing power and 43% for intelligent computing power in 2025. The daily token consumption in China has surged from approximately 1 trillion at the beginning of 2024 to over 30 trillion by mid-2025, indicating a dramatic increase in computing demand [5]. - Lumentum and Coherent have both reported significant revenue growth in optical communication, with Lumentum achieving $480 million in revenue for FY25Q4, a 56% year-on-year increase, and Coherent reporting $1.53 billion, a 16.4% increase [6][7]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The communication sector's performance in the 33rd week of 2025 shows a 6.96% increase, with notable individual stock performances including Hengbao Co. (+49.2%), Guangku Technology (+48.9%), and Shengke Communication (+38.9%) [4]. Computing Power Expansion - China's computing power is expected to reach a total scale that ranks second globally, with a consistent annual growth rate of about 30% over the past five years. The demand for AI applications has skyrocketed, with token consumption increasing over 300 times in just a year and a half [5]. Optical Communication Revenue - Lumentum's optical module revenue exceeded expectations, with a significant contribution from cloud computing and networking, while Coherent's communication business also saw substantial growth, despite challenges in its industrial segment [6][7]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends several companies across various segments, including operators like China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom, as well as optical module manufacturers such as Zhongji Xuchuang and Xinyi Sheng [8].
通信行业周观点:算力高增应用井喷,光通信景气延续-20250819