--- title: "Hong Kong stock movement: KB LAMINATES surged 14.3%, Citigroup raised profit forecast to HKD 80" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/289128023.md" description: "KB LAMINATES rose 14.30%; Kingboard Group rose 19.02%, with a transaction volume of HKD 2.803 billion; Shenghong Technology rose 7.15%, with a transaction volume of HKD 974 million; Sunny Optical Technology fell 2.66%, with a transaction volume of HKD 520 million; Lens Technology fell 2.23%, with a market value of HKD 129.6 billion" datetime: "2026-06-09T02:57:41.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/289128023.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/289128023.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/289128023.md) --- # Hong Kong stock movement: KB LAMINATES surged 14.3%, Citigroup raised profit forecast to HKD 80 **Hong Kong Stock Movement** KB LAMINATES rose 14.30%. Based on recent key news: 1. On June 9, Citigroup published a research report indicating that KB LAMINATES is expected to see a 273% year-on-year surge in net profit to HKD 3.48 billion in the first half of 2026, with revenue expected to grow 74% year-on-year to HKD 16.6 billion, and gross profit margins entering an upward cycle. Citigroup maintained a "Buy" rating on KB LAMINATES, raising the target price from HKD 76 to HKD 80. This news significantly boosted the stock price. Source: Citigroup Research Report 2. On June 8, KB LAMINATES' stock price opened down 5.2%, but quickly rebounded, soaring over 15% at one point. Fuchang Securities' co-director believes that due to high growth in the PCB core business, breakthroughs in production technology, and the distribution of special dividends, the stock price still has capital support. Source: Fuchang Securities 3. On June 8, KB LAMINATES recorded a large pre-market transaction, with a total of 10.927 million shares traded, involving HKD 545 million. This large transaction indicates strong market interest in the stock, further driving up the stock price. Source: Economic Information Daily. The PCB industry has shown strong performance recently, with significant capital inflow. **Stocks Ranking High in Industry Transaction Volume** K.B. Group rose 19.02%. Based on recent key news: 1. On June 9, Shenghong Technology was considered by Nomura's research report to be one of NVIDIA's most important PCB suppliers, expected to hold about 50%-55% of the share in NVIDIA's next-generation Rubin platform. This will directly drive a significant increase in Shenghong Technology's revenue share from NVIDIA, boosting the stock prices of related companies. 2. On June 8, the H30269.CSI index had a dividend yield of 4.63% over the past year, with a 71% probability of positive returns over 6 months, making it suitable for allocation as a defensive asset in a barbell strategy, attracting significant capital inflow and enhancing market confidence. 3. On June 8, Dazhu CNC, as a leading enterprise in the PCB specialized equipment field, has a significant competitive advantage in the technical requirements for materials used in double-sided HDI boards for Rubin and subsequent AI PCB products. The company's ultra-fast laser drilling machine is expected to achieve mass shipments by 2026, further driving up the stock price. The overall industry performance is strong, with significant capital inflow. Shenghong Technology rose 7.15%. Based on recent key news: 1. On June 9, Shenghong Technology announced plans to launch an employee stock ownership plan of no more than HKD 700 million, which boosted the stock price. The company plans to acquire shares through the secondary market, with holders including company directors and senior management. This plan still requires approval from the board of directors and shareholders. 2. On June 9, JP Morgan initiated coverage on Shenghong Technology with an "Overweight" rating and a target price of HKD 600. JP Morgan is optimistic about the global expansion of high-end PCB demand, especially the growth in AI demand, believing that Shenghong Technology will be a major beneficiary On June 8th, the involvement of Chen Tao, Chairman of Shenghong Technology, in a scandal attracted market attention, causing the company's stock price to drop significantly. The company stated that the incident is unrelated to production and operations, emphasizing that business is proceeding normally. AI demand is driving growth in the PCB industry. Sunny Optical Technology fell 2.66%. Based on recent key news: 1. On June 8th, Sunny Optical Technology plans to issue approximately RMB 3 billion in dim sum bonds. This is the company's first issuance of offshore RMB bonds, and the market reacted variably, leading to stock price fluctuations. According to Bloomberg, the company currently has a USD 400 million bond maturing on July 17th. 2. On June 8th, Sunny Optical Technology's stock faced significant short selling, with short selling amounting to HKD 184.84 million, accounting for 16.892%. This short selling activity intensified market concerns about the company's financial condition, further depressing the stock price. 3. On June 8th, market rumors suggested that Sunny Optical Technology plans to promote a 5-year bond within this month. This news has drawn investors' attention to the company's future financing plans, affecting stock price performance. The market's reaction to the debt financing plan has been mixed and requires attention. **Stocks ranked among the top in industry market capitalization** Lens Technology fell 2.23%, with a market capitalization of HKD 129.6 billion, and there has been no significant news recently. Trading is active, with clear capital flows. 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