Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the communication industry, indicating an expected growth exceeding the benchmark index by over 10% [39]. Core Insights - North American optical communication manufacturers have released positive earnings guidance for the upcoming quarter, with Coherent reporting Q1 2026 revenue of $1.58 billion, a 17% year-over-year increase, driven primarily by data center optical communication [14][17]. - Lumentum's Q1 2026 revenue reached $530 million, up 58% year-over-year, with strong demand for 800G and 1.6T high-speed optical modules, leading to anticipated price increases starting in 2026 [15][17]. - Fabrinet reported Q1 2026 revenue of $980 million, a 22% year-over-year increase, with significant growth in the telecom optical communication sector, particularly driven by DCI [16][17]. - The North American AI market demand is expected to grow, with NVIDIA's GB300 shipments boosting demand for 1.6T optical modules, suggesting a strong revenue increase for leading optical module manufacturers in Q4 [17]. - The launch of the ScaleX640 by Zhongke Shuguang at the Wuzhen Internet Conference showcases advancements in domestic ultra-node technology, with a design that significantly enhances cabinet density and cooling efficiency [18]. Summary by Sections Industry Trends - North American optical communication companies are experiencing robust order growth, particularly in the data center segment, with a focus on 800G and 1.6T technologies [14][17]. - The supply of optical chips remains a bottleneck, prompting companies to expand production capacity to meet future demand [14][17]. Company Performance - Coherent's data center business is expected to accelerate growth, with a projected 10% quarter-over-quarter increase in the next quarter [14]. - Lumentum anticipates a 20% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth in the upcoming quarter, excluding certain orders [15]. - Fabrinet expects Q2 revenue to reach approximately $1.1 billion, driven by growth across various segments including traditional telecom and DCI [16]. Market Overview - The overall market saw an increase during the week of November 3-7, 2025, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 1.08% and the communication index increasing by 0.92% [19]. - The optical module sector led the weekly gains with a 4.37% increase, indicating strong investor interest [19]. Recommended Companies - Key companies to watch include those in the optical module sector such as Zhongji Xuchuang and Tianfu Communication, as well as domestic ultra-node manufacturers like ZTE and Unisoc [19].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the communication industry, indicating an expected performance exceeding the benchmark index by more than 10% [1][36]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the resilience of the AI computing sector, particularly domestic computing capabilities, despite escalating trade tensions between China and the US. It suggests that necessary defensive measures may provide a degree of leverage [3][12]. - OpenAI's partnerships with NVIDIA and AMD are expected to significantly increase capital expenditure forecasts, with a projected need for up to $880 billion in capital investments for AI infrastructure [4][13]. - The report anticipates 2026 to be a pivotal year for domestic supernode servers, with major advancements from companies like Huawei and Alibaba, indicating a strong growth trajectory for the sector [5][14]. Summary by Sections Weekly Perspective and Investment Recommendations - The report advises maintaining a steady approach and considering incremental investments during market dips, particularly in the AI computing sector [3][12]. - Key companies to watch include those in the optical module sector such as Zhongji Xuchuang and New Yisheng, as well as supernode server manufacturers like Unisplendour and ZTE [6][16]. Market Overview - The overall market experienced a decline during the week of October 9-10, 2025, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.37% while the Shenwan Communication Index fell by 1.60% [7][16]. - Notable stock performances included ZTE and Guanghetong, which saw increases of 13.94% and 7.05%, respectively [7][29]. Sector Performance - The report highlights that the optical module sector has shown strong performance year-to-date, with significant growth expected as demand for AI-related infrastructure increases [6][23]. - The report identifies a concentration of market share among leading players in the supernode server and optical module markets, suggesting a trend towards increased value and market dominance for these companies [5][15].