LEO Satellite Concept Stocks Soar, Starwin and Walsin Technology Hit Limit Up
Taiwanese low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite concept stocks rebounded strongly today, with Starwin and Walsin Technology hitting their daily trading limits. Starwin reported a 77% increase in Q1 net profit, attributing strong growth to the mass production of optical inter-satellite link components.
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(Central News Agency reporter Pan Zhiwei, Taipei, 4th) The Taiwan stock market today surged over 1700 points, once again surpassing the 40,000-point mark. Low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite concept stocks halted their decline and rose across the board, with LEO satellite component manufacturer Starwin (昇達科) hitting its limit up of NT$170.5 during intraday trading, and printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Walsin Technology (華通) also reaching its limit up price of NT$268.5.
In addition to Starwin and Walsin Technology hitting their limits, Chunghwa Telecom (建漢), which produces wireless and broadband network products and LEO satellite ground receiving stations, saw an intraday rise of 4.81% to NT$26.1; RF antenna manufacturer Ardent (耀登) rose 6.57% to NT$162; and PCB manufacturer W.P.C.B. (燿華) reached NT$62, surging 7.45%.
Starwin reported a net profit of NT$253 million after tax for the first quarter, a 77% increase compared to the same period last year, with basic earnings per share of NT$3.68. Overall operations continue to show high growth. In March, basic earnings per share reached NT$1.35, a significant increase of 45% from NT$0.93 in the same period last year.
Starwin pointed out that it achieved several important milestones in the first quarter, including the mass production phase for optical inter-satellite link (OISL) related components. Optical inter-satellite links are considered a critical key technology for new-generation LEO satellite systems to enhance data transmission efficiency and strengthen global coverage capabilities. Starwin's mass production of relevant components signifies that its technological layout in high-end satellite communication components is gradually being transformed into substantial shipment results, further strengthening its critical position in the international LEO satellite and aerospace supply chain.
Market research firm TrendForce's survey indicates that as global mobile communication standards 3GPP Release 17 and Release 18 continue to incorporate satellite communication into their specifications, Direct-to-Cell (DTC) technology is accelerating its maturation. Global satellite operators are actively transitioning from traditional "satellite broadband services" to "Direct-to-Cell" services, with the global Direct-to-Cell satellite market size estimated to grow to US$7.6 billion by 2026, representing an annual growth rate of approximately 49%. (Edited by Chang Liang-chih) 1150504
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(Central News Agency reporter Pan Zhiwei, Taipei, 4th) The Taiwan stock market today surged over 1700 points, once again surpassing the 40,000-point mark. Low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite concept stocks halted their decline and rose across the board, with LEO satellite component manufacturer Starwin (昇達科) hitting its limit up of NT$170.5 during intraday trading, and printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Walsin Technology (華通) also reaching its limit up price of NT$268.5.
In addition to Starwin and Walsin Technology hitting their limits, Chunghwa Telecom (建漢), which produces wireless and broadband network products and LEO satellite ground receiving stations, saw an intraday rise of 4.81% to NT$26.1; RF antenna manufacturer Ardent (耀登) rose 6.57% to NT$162; and PCB manufacturer W.P.C.B. (燿華) reached NT$62, surging 7.45%.
Starwin reported a net profit of NT$253 million after tax for the first quarter, a 77% increase compared to the same period last year, with basic earnings per share of NT$3.68. Overall operations continue to show high growth. In March, basic earnings per share reached NT$1.35, a significant increase of 45% from NT$0.93 in the same period last year.
Starwin pointed out that it achieved several important milestones in the first quarter, including the mass production phase for optical inter-satellite link (OISL) related components. Optical inter-satellite links are considered a critical key technology for new-generation LEO satellite systems to enhance data transmission efficiency and strengthen global coverage capabilities. Starwin's mass production of relevant components signifies that its technological layout in high-end satellite communication components is gradually being transformed into substantial shipment results, further strengthening its critical position in the international LEO satellite and aerospace supply chain.
Market research firm TrendForce's survey indicates that as global mobile communication standards 3GPP Release 17 and Release 18 continue to incorporate satellite communication into their specifications, Direct-to-Cell (DTC) technology is accelerating its maturation. Global satellite operators are actively transitioning from traditional "satellite broadband services" to "Direct-to-Cell" services, with the global Direct-to-Cell satellite market size estimated to grow to US$7.6 billion by 2026, representing an annual growth rate of approximately 49%. (Edited by Chang Liang-chih) 1150504
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