Citibank: Maintaining the “Buy” Rating Target Price of HK$189 for Dazu CNC (03200)

The Zhitong Finance App learned that Citi recently communicated with Zhou Xiaodong, secretary of the board of directors of Dazu CNC (03200). Although ultra-fast laser drilling equipment contributed less to revenue than expected in the first half of 2026, the company management is quite confident that demand can be released in the second half of 2027. It is estimated that the total demand for the industry will reach 1,000 units next year. Citi maintains a “buy” rating for H-shares of Dazu CNC and a target price of HK$189, but is more optimistic about its parent company, Dazu Laser (002008.SZ).

Citi quoted Zhou Xiaodong as saying that CO2 laser drilling equipment may have an opportunity to penetrate the AI PCB supply chain due to tight supply from Mitsubishi Electric (6503.JP), a major supplier in the industry. Zhou Xiaodong also revealed that the contribution of AI PCB equipment to annual revenue will increase from more than 50% in the first half of the year to 60%. Citi believes that Dazu CNC can benefit from strong growth in AIDC demand and the migration of PCB technology.