CCBI Increases LENS (06613.HK) Price Target to $38; Third Quarter Net Profit Slightly Below Expectations
Revenue Growth: LENS reported a 19% year-over-year revenue increase in Q3, reaching RMB20.7 billion, driven by strong demand for iPhones and growth in automotive and XR wearable products.
Gross Margin and Net Profit: The gross margin decreased to 19.1% from previous quarters, attributed to higher sales from lower-margin assembly work, while net profit rose 13% YoY to RMB1.7 billion, slightly below expectations.
EPS Forecast Adjustment: CCBI raised its earnings per share (EPS) forecast for LENS for 2025 and 2026 by 4%, reflecting positive outlook adjustments.
Target Price Update: The target price for LENS H-shares was increased from HKD36.8 to HKD38, and for A-shares from RMB38.5 to RMB40, with an Outperform rating maintained.
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LENS: Aerospace-Grade UTG Flexible Glass Enters Technical Validation Stage
Stock Performance: LENS (06613.HK) experienced a decline of 2.895%, with short selling amounting to $35.87 million and a ratio of 3.584%.
Manufacturing Process: The company has achieved large-scale mass production of its UTG flexible glass, which is a key growth driver, in collaboration with major consumer electronics brands.
Aerospace Applications: LENS has successfully addressed significant challenges in producing aerospace-grade UTG flexible glass for space-based photovoltaic applications, including micron-level thinning and chemical strengthening.
Future Growth Potential: The company is currently in the integration and validation phase with clients, indicating that this technology could become a new growth area in the future.
HSI Falls 147 Points at Midday as TRIP.COM-S Plummets Nearly 20%; NEW WORLD DEV Rises 12%
Market Performance: The HSI fell 0.5% to 26,852, with the HSCEI down 0.7% and HSTECH dropping 1.8%, while total half-day turnover reached $163.897 billion.
TRIP.COM-S Decline: TRIP.COM-S shares plummeted 19.6% to $457.6 amid an antitrust investigation, with significant short selling activity reported.
Baidu's Potential Listing Upgrade: BIDU-SW saw a slight increase of 0.3% as rumors circulated about its potential upgrade to a primary listing in Hong Kong.
Positive Outlook for Hong Kong Property: BofA Securities predicts a 5-10% rise in Hong Kong residential property prices this year, with an additional 5% increase expected next year, positively impacting local homebuilders.
HSI Declines by 27 Points; TRIP.COM-S Drops 15%; Logistics Stocks Perform Well
US Market Performance: US bank stocks were weak, with the DJIA dropping 42 points, while Hong Kong's stock market also opened lower, reflecting a slight decline across major indices.
Alibaba's AI Launch: Alibaba's Qianwen platform is set to introduce an "AI life assistant" that simplifies ordering takeout and finding restaurants through single-sentence commands.
TRIP.COM Investigation: TRIP.COM is under investigation for suspected monopolistic practices, leading to a significant drop in its stock price, with its ADR falling 17% overnight.
Strategic Partnerships in Logistics: J&T Express and SF Holding have entered a strategic cross-shareholding agreement worth HK$8.3 billion, resulting in positive stock performance for both companies.
LENS Supplies Large Quantities of Humanoid Robots to Top Robotics Clients
Company Overview: LENS (06613.HK) has established a vertically integrated manufacturing platform for intelligent core components, focusing on complete machine assembly and various structural parts.
Product Range: The company offers a wide array of products, including humanoid and quadruped robots, leading modules, joint modules, and dexterous hands, catering to both Chinese and international clients.
Market Position: LENS is recognized as a leader in the robotics industry, achieving significant assembly and shipment scale for its products.
Financial Data: The company reported a short selling amount of $26.07 million with a ratio of 5.020%, indicating market activity around its stock.
Citi's Leading H-Share Selections (Table)
Stock Performance: Tencent, AIA, and Hengrui Pharma saw slight increases in their stock prices, while Zijin Mining had a notable rise of 2.188%.
Short Selling Data: Tencent and Zijin Mining experienced significant short selling, with Tencent at $1.70 billion and a ratio of 11.166%, while Zijin Mining had a short selling amount of $540.80 million and a ratio of 18.741%.
Other Stocks: Conant Optical and Lens also reported gains, with Conant Optical increasing by 5.646% and Lens by 1.486%.
Market Information: The stock quotes for Hong Kong stocks are delayed by at least 15 minutes, while US stock quotes are provided in real-time, except for OTC quotes which are also delayed.
Citi Raises End-2026 HSI Target to 30,000 and Includes Zijin/Lens in Top H-Shares Selections
Citi's China Equity Strategy Report: Citi's report highlights positive developments from the Chinese government, leading to increased targets for H- and A-share markets, with the HSI mid-year target raised to 28,800 and year-end target to 30,000.
Top H-Share Picks: ZIJIN MINING, CONANT OPTICAL, and LENS are newly added to Citi's top H-share picks, while TENCENT, AIA, and HENGRUI PHARMA remain on the list, and SUNNY OPTICAL and ASMPT have been removed.
LENS: Aerospace-Grade UTG Flexible Glass Enters Technical Validation Stage
Stock Performance: LENS (06613.HK) experienced a decline of 2.895%, with short selling amounting to $35.87 million and a ratio of 3.584%.
Manufacturing Process: The company has achieved large-scale mass production of its UTG flexible glass, which is a key growth driver, in collaboration with major consumer electronics brands.
Aerospace Applications: LENS has successfully addressed significant challenges in producing aerospace-grade UTG flexible glass for space-based photovoltaic applications, including micron-level thinning and chemical strengthening.
Future Growth Potential: The company is currently in the integration and validation phase with clients, indicating that this technology could become a new growth area in the future.
HSI Falls 147 Points at Midday as TRIP.COM-S Plummets Nearly 20%; NEW WORLD DEV Rises 12%
Market Performance: The HSI fell 0.5% to 26,852, with the HSCEI down 0.7% and HSTECH dropping 1.8%, while total half-day turnover reached $163.897 billion.
TRIP.COM-S Decline: TRIP.COM-S shares plummeted 19.6% to $457.6 amid an antitrust investigation, with significant short selling activity reported.
Baidu's Potential Listing Upgrade: BIDU-SW saw a slight increase of 0.3% as rumors circulated about its potential upgrade to a primary listing in Hong Kong.
Positive Outlook for Hong Kong Property: BofA Securities predicts a 5-10% rise in Hong Kong residential property prices this year, with an additional 5% increase expected next year, positively impacting local homebuilders.
HSI Declines by 27 Points; TRIP.COM-S Drops 15%; Logistics Stocks Perform Well
US Market Performance: US bank stocks were weak, with the DJIA dropping 42 points, while Hong Kong's stock market also opened lower, reflecting a slight decline across major indices.
Alibaba's AI Launch: Alibaba's Qianwen platform is set to introduce an "AI life assistant" that simplifies ordering takeout and finding restaurants through single-sentence commands.
TRIP.COM Investigation: TRIP.COM is under investigation for suspected monopolistic practices, leading to a significant drop in its stock price, with its ADR falling 17% overnight.
Strategic Partnerships in Logistics: J&T Express and SF Holding have entered a strategic cross-shareholding agreement worth HK$8.3 billion, resulting in positive stock performance for both companies.
LENS Supplies Large Quantities of Humanoid Robots to Top Robotics Clients
Company Overview: LENS (06613.HK) has established a vertically integrated manufacturing platform for intelligent core components, focusing on complete machine assembly and various structural parts.
Product Range: The company offers a wide array of products, including humanoid and quadruped robots, leading modules, joint modules, and dexterous hands, catering to both Chinese and international clients.
Market Position: LENS is recognized as a leader in the robotics industry, achieving significant assembly and shipment scale for its products.
Financial Data: The company reported a short selling amount of $26.07 million with a ratio of 5.020%, indicating market activity around its stock.
Citi's Leading H-Share Selections (Table)
Stock Performance: Tencent, AIA, and Hengrui Pharma saw slight increases in their stock prices, while Zijin Mining had a notable rise of 2.188%.
Short Selling Data: Tencent and Zijin Mining experienced significant short selling, with Tencent at $1.70 billion and a ratio of 11.166%, while Zijin Mining had a short selling amount of $540.80 million and a ratio of 18.741%.
Other Stocks: Conant Optical and Lens also reported gains, with Conant Optical increasing by 5.646% and Lens by 1.486%.
Market Information: The stock quotes for Hong Kong stocks are delayed by at least 15 minutes, while US stock quotes are provided in real-time, except for OTC quotes which are also delayed.
Citi Raises End-2026 HSI Target to 30,000 and Includes Zijin/Lens in Top H-Shares Selections
Citi's China Equity Strategy Report: Citi's report highlights positive developments from the Chinese government, leading to increased targets for H- and A-share markets, with the HSI mid-year target raised to 28,800 and year-end target to 30,000.
Top H-Share Picks: ZIJIN MINING, CONANT OPTICAL, and LENS are newly added to Citi's top H-share picks, while TENCENT, AIA, and HENGRUI PHARMA remain on the list, and SUNNY OPTICAL and ASMPT have been removed.
