Citigroup Trims Q TECH (01478) Target Price to HK$9, Downgrades Rating to "Neutral"

Stock News03-17 14:10

Citigroup has released a research report stating that Q TECH's (01478) performance last year was in line with previously announced forecasts. The bank has lowered its earnings per share forecasts for the company for 2026 and 2027 by 39% and 33%, respectively, to reflect headwinds in the smartphone business. This impact is partially offset by the non-handset business. Consequently, the target price has been reduced from HK$12 to HK$9, and the rating has been downgraded from "Buy" to "Neutral."

The report mentioned that Q TECH's management has guided for Handset Camera Module (HCM) shipment volume to increase by over 5% year-on-year, while Other Camera Module (CCM) shipment volume is expected to rise by more than 50%. Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) shipments may decline, but the proportion of high-end products within the CCM portfolio is expected to continue increasing. Additionally, the company anticipates capital expenditure for this year to be approximately RMB 1 billion, primarily allocated to automotive or IoT businesses, with a portion dedicated to high-end smartphones.

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