Daehan Photonics closed weaker despite positive assessments from the securities industry.

On the 22nd, Daehan Photonics ended trading at 15,900 won, down 430 won (2.63%) from the previous trading day. As profit-taking sell-offs emerged following the recent surge, investors are keeping a close watch on the potential for future earnings improvement and additional order wins.

On the 6th, Korea Investment & Securities published a new equity research report on Daehan Photonics, evaluating it as a beneficiary of the optical cable shortage. The report analyzed that Daehan Photonics can expect related benefits amid a persistent global supply shortage of optical cables.

In particular, it highlighted that demand for optical communication infrastructure is increasing due to expanded investment in AI data centers in the North American region, and noted Daehan Photonics' entry into the North American AI infrastructure value chain. The explanation is that as the construction of AI data centers expands, demand for high-performance optical cables will also grow.

The market is showing interest in the growth potential of the optical cable and optical communication components market as data transmission volumes surge alongside the growth of the AI industry. Whether Daehan Photonics will benefit from the trend of expanding global communication infrastructure investment is the key going forward. However, the possibility of increased volatility due to the recent stock price rise has also been raised in the short term.

Investors are reviewing future order disclosures, earnings trends, and the expansion of North American data center investment as major variables.

Meanwhile, Daehan Photonics is an optical communication specialized company that produces optical fibers and optical cables, and has recently attracted market attention due to growing demand for AI data centers and the advancement of communication networks.

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