Huachuang Securities·2026-01-19 13:20Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the controllable nuclear fusion industry, indicating an expectation of significant growth in the sector over the next 3-6 months [3][49]. Core Insights - The 2026 Nuclear Fusion Energy Technology and Industry Conference held in Hefei is expected to accelerate the industrialization of nuclear fusion, with major procurement projects and collaborative laboratory projects being signed [1][8]. - Star Ring Fusion has completed a 1 billion yuan Series A financing round, which will expedite the commercialization of nuclear fusion technology, with plans to complete engineering validation by 2028 and establish a demonstration reactor by around 2032 [9][1]. - The report anticipates that the domestic nuclear fusion projects will see a total investment of approximately 146.5 billion yuan, with capital expenditures expected to enter an expansion phase from 2025 to 2028, leading to increased orders in the industry chain [8][1]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The report highlights the significant participation of over 1,500 attendees from various sectors, including government, academia, and finance, at the 2026 Nuclear Fusion Energy Technology and Industry Conference [8]. - The conference aims to foster collaboration across innovation, industry, finance, and talent chains to build a synergistic nuclear fusion energy ecosystem [8]. Financing and Investment - Star Ring Fusion's 1 billion yuan financing round was led by Shanghai Guotou and other investment groups, focusing on developing a unique high-temperature superconducting spherical tokamak technology [9][1]. - The report notes that the nuclear fusion industry is entering a capital expenditure upcycle, with significant investments expected to drive order volumes in the supply chain [1][8]. Market Performance - The report provides a performance review of the nuclear fusion sector, noting that several companies have seen substantial stock price increases, with top performers including New Wind Power (+42%) and China Nuclear Construction (+27%) [22][26]. - The report also tracks bidding activities, indicating a total bidding amount of 1.28 billion yuan in early January 2026, with several high-value projects being awarded [12][15]. Recommended Companies - The report continues to recommend companies such as Hezhong Intelligent and Lianchuang Optoelectronics, while suggesting attention to Guoguang Electric [3][23]. - It emphasizes the importance of the magnet segment, recommending companies like Western Superconducting and Yongding Co., which have significant value contributions in the nuclear fusion supply chain [33][3].