Investment Rating - The report gives a "Recommended" rating for the telecommunications industry, considering the sustained high prosperity of the sector driven by AI, 5.5G, and satellite communications [2][6]. Core Insights - The overall market performance for the week (April 21-25, 2025) saw the Shanghai Composite Index rise by 0.56%, the Shenzhen Component Index by 1.38%, and the ChiNext Index by 1.74%. The telecommunications sector, represented by the Shenwan Communications Index, increased by 1.32% [2][11]. - Within the telecommunications sub-sectors, communication network equipment and devices had the highest increase at 5.62%, while communication application value-added services experienced the largest decline at 3.52% [2][14]. - Notable individual stock performances included Shijia Photon with a rise of 66.54%, Wuhan Fangu with 28.87%, and Xinyi Sheng with 22.22% [2][16]. Summary by Sections Market Overview - The telecommunications sector showed a positive trend with a weekly increase of 1.32% in the Shenwan Communications Index, reflecting a favorable market environment [2][11]. - The sub-sector of communication network equipment and devices led the gains with a 5.62% increase, while communication application value-added services faced a decline of 3.52% [2][14]. Fund Holdings - In Q1 2025, the proportion of holdings in the telecommunications sector by actively managed equity public funds decreased to 3.92% [3][18]. - The main areas of increased investment for these funds included IDC and operators, indicating a strategic shift towards AI and related sectors [3][21]. Investment Focus - The report suggests focusing on the computing power industry chain and satellite internet. The computing power sector is gaining attention due to the launch of multiple AI agent products, while satellite internet is advancing with strategic partnerships, such as the one between Shanghai Yanshin Satellite Technology and Thailand's National Telecom [4][27]. - The report highlights the importance of domestic computing power and supporting communication equipment in the current economic context [4]. Company Announcements - Key announcements from telecommunications companies include earnings reports showing significant revenue growth for several firms, such as ZTE Corporation with a revenue of 32.968 billion yuan, and Huagong Technology with a revenue increase of 52.28% year-on-year [30].

Group 1 - The 5G sector is experiencing a significant rise, with stocks such as Shenglu Communication, Shuo Beid, and Wuhan Fanggu hitting the daily limit, and Chuangyuan Xinke increasing by 30% [1] - The largest 5G communication ETF (515050) has seen a rapid increase, with over 600 million yuan of net inflow in the last 10 trading days [1] - The Ministry of Industry announced plans to accelerate the research and development of 6G technology, including standard formulation and industrial implementation [1] Group 2 - The high growth momentum in the 5G communication sector is expected to continue, with several companies reporting positive Q1 earnings forecasts [2] - Companies like Ruijie Networks and Xingwang Ruijie are experiencing rapid growth in performance due to the deployment of AI foundational hardware [2] - The communication industry is showing confidence in its future prospects, as evidenced by multiple companies announcing share buyback or increase plans [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy-A" rating for China Mobile (600941.SH) [1] Core Views - In 2024, China Mobile achieved revenue of 1,040.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.1%, with a net profit of 138.4 billion yuan, up 5.0% year-on-year [2][3] - The company is focusing on new business areas such as 5.5G, AI, and reasoning computing, which are expected to drive future growth [10] - The report anticipates steady growth in the company's overall business, with a projected net profit of 147.8 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 6.8% [12] Summary by Sections Personal Market - As of December 31, 2024, the total number of mobile customers reached 1.004 billion, with 5G network customers increasing to 552 million, a penetration rate of 55.0% [3] - The personal mobile cloud revenue grew by 12.6% year-on-year to 8.9 billion yuan, while the mobile ARPU decreased slightly by 0.8 yuan to 48.5 yuan [3][4] Family Market - The number of broadband customers reached 315 million, with gigabit broadband customers increasing by 25.0% to 99 million [4] - The family customer ARPU increased by 0.7 yuan to 43.8 yuan, indicating a positive trend in the family market [4] Business and New Markets - The enterprise market revenue reached 209.1 billion yuan, up 8.8% year-on-year, with a significant increase in mobile cloud revenue, which surpassed 100 billion yuan, growing by 20.4% [6][9] - Emerging markets, including international business and digital content, saw revenue growth of 8.7% year-on-year, with international business revenue at 22.8 billion yuan [9] Capital Expenditure - Capital expenditure for 2024 was 164 billion yuan, a decrease of 9.0% year-on-year, with a focus on new areas such as 5.5G and AI [10] - The company plans to invest 98 billion yuan in 5G-A in 2025, reflecting a significant increase of 227% [10] Dividend Policy - The company plans to increase its dividend payout, with a total dividend of 5.09 HKD per share for 2024, a year-on-year increase of 5.4% [11] Financial Forecasts - The report forecasts net profits of 147.8 billion yuan, 156.2 billion yuan, and 164.5 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding EPS of 6.85, 7.24, and 7.62 yuan [12][14]