--- title: "Hong Kong Stock Movement: KB LAMINATES rises 10.95%, driven by the dual benefits of the upcoming peak season and price increase expectations boosting the stock price" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/283784974.md" description: "KB LAMINATES rose 10.95%; Shenghong Technology fell 5.46%, with a transaction volume of HKD 1.87 billion; Kwan Hung Group rose 1.90%, with a transaction volume of HKD 644 million; Guanghe Technology rose 2.08%, with a transaction volume of HKD 627 million; Lens Technology fell 4.19%, with a market value of HKD 90.6 billion" datetime: "2026-04-23T07:42:24.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/283784974.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/283784974.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/283784974.md) --- # Hong Kong Stock Movement: KB LAMINATES rises 10.95%, driven by the dual benefits of the upcoming peak season and price increase expectations boosting the stock price **Hong Kong Stock Movement** KB LAMINATES rose 10.95%. Based on recent key news: 1. On April 23, Citigroup released a research report stating that as the peak season approaches, KB LAMINATES is expected to raise its average selling price more frequently. The average price of copper foil is expected to increase by about 68% year-on-year, with a target price raised to HKD 43. This news drove the stock price up, with a transaction amount reaching HKD 772 million. Source: Zhitong Finance 2. On April 23, the Taiwanese copper-clad laminate industry announced that it would raise ASP starting at the end of April, and KB LAMINATES is expected to announce more frequent ASP increases during the peak season from the second to third quarter. This expectation further supports the rise in stock price. Source: Economic Information Daily 3. On April 3, KB LAMINATES issued a price increase notice, raising the prices of board materials and PP semi-cured sheets by 10%. The main reason is the increase in prices of upstream resin, electronic fiberglass cloth, and other core materials, which drove the stock price up. Source: Zhitong Finance PCB market growth, industry competition is fierce, risks need to be monitored. **Stocks with High Transaction Volume in the Industry** Shenghong Technology fell 5.46%. Based on recent key news: 1. On April 21, Shenghong Technology was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with the opening price rising over 50% compared to the issue price, but the stock price subsequently fell back, closing 50% higher than the issue price. This fluctuation reflects market enthusiasm for new stocks and the subsequent adjustment. Source: DoNews 2. On April 22, Shenghong Technology's stock price rose over 9% against the market trend, with a transaction amount reaching HKD 1.647 billion. This increase is related to the market's optimistic expectations for the AI server PCB market, which is expected to grow rapidly. Source: Zhitong Finance 3. On April 21, on the first day of listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Shenghong Technology's stock price once soared by 60%, with a market value reaching HKD 321.4 billion. This fluctuation is related to the company's strong performance in the fields of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Source: Guandian Network AI and PCB market demand is strong, risks need to be monitored. K.B. Group rose 1.90%. Based on recent key news: 1. On April 21, K.B. Group recorded a large cross-trade, with the stock price 5.1% higher than the previous day's closing price, and the transaction amount reached HKD 30.22 million, driving the stock price up. Source: Economic Information Daily 2. On April 20, Hallgain Management Limited increased its holdings in K.B. Group by 1.457 million shares, raising its shareholding ratio to 44.37%, enhancing market confidence. Source: Zhitong Finance 3. On April 23, Citigroup released a research report, expecting KB LAMINATES to frequently raise prices, with the target price raised to HKD 43, positive news driving the stock price up. Source: Zhitong Finance Industry demand is strong, price increase expectations. Guanghe Technology rose 2.08%. Based on recent news, 1. On April 22, Guanghe Technology stated on the interactive platform that its 800G optical module products are still in the sample testing stage. This news indicates that the company has made progress in technology research and development, boosting market confidence and driving the stock price up On April 20th, Jefferies analyst maintained a buy rating on Lens Technology and set a target price of HKD 200. The analyst's positive evaluation and high target price further boosted investor confidence, driving the stock price up. The overall market performance remained stable, with technology stocks performing prominently. **Stocks ranked among the top in industry market capitalization** Lens Technology fell 4.19%. Based on recent key news: 1. On April 21st, Lens Technology released its Q1 2026 report, showing a year-on-year revenue decline of 17.13% and a net profit loss of 150 million yuan, mainly affected by reduced revenue from smartphones and computers as well as exchange rate fluctuations. This news led to a drop in stock price. Source: Zhitong Finance 2. On April 20th, the actual controller of Lens Technology planned to increase its holdings of the company's A-shares by no less than 100 million yuan, with the increase period not exceeding 6 months. This move aimed to boost investor confidence but failed to prevent the stock price from falling. Source: Economic Information Daily 3. On April 21st, Lens Technology's progress in the AI server, robotics, and commercial aerospace sectors is going smoothly, but the emerging business's revenue contribution is relatively small in the short term, having limited impact on overall performance. Source: Zhitong Finance The competition in the smart terminal industry is intensifying, and the impact of exchange rate fluctuations is significant ### Related Stocks - [01888.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/01888.HK.md) ## Related News & Research - [Kingboard to Offload 4.15% Stake in Kingboard Laminates via Discounted Block Trade](https://longbridge.com/en/news/279503947.md) - [Kingboard Holdings launches $350 mln Kingboard Laminates block trade, term sheet shows](https://longbridge.com/en/news/279426196.md) - [CICC Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Laekna, Inc. (2105)](https://longbridge.com/en/news/283298518.md) - [Jefferies downgrades Lens Technology Co. Ltd. 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