Shares of GEEKPLUS-W surged 7.50% during intraday trading on Friday, reflecting a significant positive move for the robotics company.

The sharp rise appears to be driven by a bullish research report from Deutsche Bank. The bank reaffirmed its "buy" rating on the stock and slightly increased its target price to HK$32.5, citing the recent share price weakness as an attractive entry point. Analysts highlighted the company's compelling valuation at 4.2 times its projected 2026 price-to-sales ratio, which is significantly lower than most peers in the Hong Kong market.

Deutsche Bank also expressed confidence in GEEKPLUS-W's clear path toward commercializing embodied AI, with plans to deploy 300 to 500 related products this year. The strong global warehouse automation market, a healthy order backlog providing revenue visibility, and a growing portion of recurring income from subscription services further supported the positive outlook, likely fueling investor optimism and the stock's ascent.