Hong Kong Stocks Movement | CONANT OPTICAL (02276) Rises Over 7%; Institutions Suggest Meta's Increased Investment in Smart Glasses Business Could Lead Industry Acceleration

CONANT OPTICAL (02276) surged more than 7%. As of writing, the stock was up 7.23%, trading at HK$58.6, with a turnover of HK$14.2093 million.

Recently, according to market media reports, Meta and EssilorLuxottica are discussing plans to double the production capacity of AI smart glasses by the end of this year, aiming to capture growing demand and establish a foothold ahead of competitors.

Insiders indicated that as sales of Ray-Ban Meta glasses gradually increase, Meta has proposed raising the annual production capacity to 20 million units or more by the end of 2026.

Changjiang Securities pointed out that Meta's increased investment in its smart glasses business is expected to lead to accelerated development within the industry.

According to forecasts from Wellsenn XR, global sales of AI smart glasses are expected to reach 7 million units in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of nearly 360% (with Meta's sales potentially reaching 5 million units), and are projected to hit 90 million units by 2030, indicating potential for rapid growth.

Meta's plan to double the production capacity of its AI-powered Ray-Ban glasses to 20 million units by 2026 also reflects its confidence in the sales potential of AI glasses.

Changjiang Securities believes the smart glasses industry chain involves numerous segments, with the light industrial sector covering areas such as lens manufacturing and glasses sales channels, and highlights the importance of leading companies like CONANT OPTICAL.