Shares of GPIXEL (03277.HK) surged 5.04% during intraday trading on Monday, marking a significant upward movement for the semiconductor stock.

The rally was primarily fueled by the company's release of robust first-quarter financial results. GPIXEL reported a 36% year-over-year increase in revenue to 226 million RMB, while net profit attributable to shareholders skyrocketed 125% to 31 million RMB, continuing a trend of high growth momentum. Furthermore, a key catalyst was the newly announced strategic partnership with Leica Camera. The companies have entered a joint development agreement to co-create next-generation high-performance CMOS image sensor chips, a move expected to significantly expand GPIXEL's market in the premium consumer imaging segment.

Positive sentiment across the broader Hong Kong-listed semiconductor sector also provided a supportive backdrop for the stock's performance during the session.