2026-01-19 02:29Summary of Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The telecommunications industry is expected to experience strong growth over the next three years, with leading companies like Zhongji Xuchuang and Xinyi Sheng showing impressive performance, indicating a positive outlook for 2025 [1][3] - The demand for the telecommunications sector is optimistic for 2026 and beyond, driven by overseas wafer factory expansions, GPU upgrades, VR glasses, and public demand [1][5] - The domestic computing power industry chain is set to initiate procurement and bidding for 2026 starting in the second half of 2025, with significant growth expected in the IDC sector [1][6] Key Insights and Arguments - The current GPU power consumption is high, with approximately 1.5GW for one million cards, leading to a total demand of around 5GW when including other devices [1][7] - Internet capital expenditure is expected to continue growing, which will drive demand in the IDC market, potentially leading to a supply-demand imbalance [1][8] - The SDN network is a significant growth area in the network equipment sector, with major internet companies like ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent launching their SKAP network frameworks [1][9] Investment Opportunities - Companies with strong performance, such as Xuchuang, Xinyi Sheng, Yuanjie, and Bochuang, are highlighted as key investment opportunities in the optical module sector [1][5] - The optical fiber industry is experiencing price increases, with G657A2 optical fibers in short supply, prompting operators to adjust bidding strategies [1][14] - New technology directions in optics, such as onboard optics, CPO, and NPO, present significant growth potential, with companies like Robertco and Zhichuang Technology being noteworthy [1][15] Market Dynamics - The IDC market is expected to see a significant increase in bidding activity, with a large-scale bidding market anticipated in early 2026 [1][6] - The optical communication sector is projected to be a critical allocation direction due to clear demand forecasts for 2026 and 2027 [1][13] - Second-tier module manufacturers may have opportunities to capture overflow orders, with the 800G and 1.6T market expected to reach 70-80 million units this year [1][17][18] Future Outlook - TSMC's capital expenditure plans for the next three years are significantly higher than expected, indicating a clear industry outlook [1][12] - The upcoming earnings forecasts are expected to alleviate concerns regarding fourth-quarter performance fluctuations and material impacts, leading to a focus on the first quarter and 2027 [1][19]