Nomura issued a research report raising YOFC (06869.HK) -7.200 (-2.655%) Short selling $157.16M; Ratio 4.255% 's TP from HKD64.5 to HKD266, maintaining a Buy rating. The upgrade is mainly driven by robust demand for AI data centers boosting global optical fiber demand, as well as a shortage of optical fiber preform capacity that has led to a surge in spot fiber prices over the past five to six months. The broker expects centralized tenders from mainland telecom operators to serve as the next catalyst, with new long-term agreement prices likely to improve earnings outlook in 2H26 and 2027.Nomura raised its 2026-2027 revenue forecasts for YOFC by 74% to 115% to reflect growth in data center demand and sharp increases in fiber prices. Earnings forecasts for the period were lifted by 293% to 351%. The broker expects AI network business revenue contribution to reach 31% and 38% in 2026 and 2027, respectively. It also forecasts 2028 revenue and earnings to grow 31% YoY and 36% YoY, respectively. (ec/da)(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-05-13 16:25.)Related News G Sachs: AI Investment Boom Spillover to Asia; Taiwan, S Korea Biggest Regional Winners
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