Nomura published a research report stating that it raised the Target Price for YOFC (06869) by 11.1%, from 13.5 Hong Kong dollars to 15 Hong Kong dollars, and upgraded the rating from "Neutral" to "Buy."
The institution indicated that it has lowered YOFC's revenue forecast for the 2024-2025 fiscal year by 19% and earnings forecast by 25-35%, primarily reflecting the telecom industry's fiber demand being weaker than expected. It also believes that driven by strong demand for AI and a better product mix, YOFC's revenue and profits will reach a turning point.
(tipping point).
The report states that YOFC is one of the leaders in China's cable market, and after the decline in capital expenditures by mainland telecom operators, it is believed that the company's efforts in business diversification may yield results by 2025. Additionally, as a shareholder of A-share Broadex Technologies, Nomura believes that YOFC will benefit from the global demand for its AI network products.