Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (YOFC) stock soared 10.16% intraday on Monday, reflecting a sharp upward movement in early trading.

The surge is attributed to heightened market anticipation for YOFC's upcoming first-quarter earnings report, with projections indicating potentially strong quarterly profits. The fiber optic industry is experiencing a robust volume-and-price-up trend, supported by AI-driven demand for optical infrastructure. A subsidiary previously reported significant Q1 performance, with revenue up 11.12% year-over-year and net profit surging 279.96%, driven by higher sales volumes and price increases. Multiple brokerages maintain bullish ratings on YOFC, citing its integrated supply chain advantages and positive industry outlook.