GDS-SW's stock plummeted 5.09% during intraday trading on Wednesday, continuing its recent downward trend.

The sharp decline reflects persistent market concerns following the company's first-quarter earnings report. While GDS reported a 247.1% year-over-year surge in net profit, over 80% of this profit came from a one-time investment gain rather than core operations. Excluding this non-recurring item, core operating profit was only approximately RMB 600 million.

Additionally, management announced an ambitious three-year capital expenditure plan of RMB 30-50 billion to expand domestic AI infrastructure, representing the highest investment level in the company's 25-year history. Combined with shrinking operating cash flow, these factors have heightened market anxiety about short-term financial pressure, contributing to the stock's significant decline.