Frencken Group (E28.SI) saw its stock soaring by 3.05% in Monday's trading session, following a positive analyst report highlighting the company's growth prospects in the lithography industry. The stock's upward movement comes as investors respond to the company's strategic positioning in the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain.
According to a commentary by Phillip Securities Research analyst Yik Ban Chong, Frencken is well-positioned to benefit from the organic growth in the lithography industry. The company is reported to be a key supplier of components for the most advanced lithography machines used in the production of 2nm chips by its Netherlands-based customer, likely referring to ASML, a leading manufacturer of chip-making equipment.
The analyst's report also points to several positive factors supporting Frencken's growth trajectory. These include the company's new products entering mass production, clients moving production to Asia, and investments in new capacity. Additionally, Frencken is expanding its front-end suite of products into components for deposition, etch, and strip processes, further diversifying its offerings in the semiconductor manufacturing space. In light of these developments, Phillip Securities has initiated coverage of Frencken with a buy rating and a target price of S$1.76, significantly higher than its current trading price.
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