BYD Electronic's stock plummeted 6.55% during intraday trading on Wednesday, reflecting significant investor concern following the release of the company's financial results and broader industry challenges.

The sharp decline was primarily triggered by the company's dismal first-quarter earnings report, which showed net profit collapsing by 95.53% year-on-year despite modest revenue growth. Persistent weakness across the handset supply chain further pressured the stock, with data showing domestic handset shipments declining 12.7% in the first quarter and rising memory chip prices transmitting cost pressures throughout the industry.

Additional market concerns emerged from reports that OpenAI is planning to develop its own smartphone in collaboration with MediaTek and Qualcomm, fueling fears of potential disruption to the existing handset ecosystem. The broader Communications Equipment sector also traded lower during the session, amplifying the downward pressure on BYD Electronic's shares.