Hangzhou Cable vs Prysmian SpA: why the prices moved differently

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Hangzhou Cable (603618.CG)

Q3 20263 Jul – 26 Aug 2026

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Hangzhou Cable profit surges on AI data-centre fibre demand, plus copper foil expansion

First-half profit up 938% on fibre volume and price recovery Hangzhou Cable's first-half net profit jumped 938.67% to 393 million yuan, with revenue up 12.66% to 5.097 billion yuan. Optical fibre demand recovered and prices rose, lifting sales at its fibre unit. Stronger earnings make the shares more attractive to investors.
This is the core earnings result that confirms the profit surge and underpins the stock's rise.
AI data centres become the biggest new source of fibre demand Management says AI development has made data centres the largest new source of demand for its optical communications business, and its optical fibre lines are running at full capacity. Full capacity plus a new growth market supports future sales and profits, which helps the share price.
It explains the durable demand driver behind the earnings jump, not just a one-off number.
2.88 billion yuan private placement for high-end copper foil The company plans to raise up to 2.88 billion yuan to build high-end electronic circuit copper foil capacity, making copper foil a second strategic pillar alongside power cables and optical communications. New capacity can add future revenue, though raising money can dilute existing shareholders.
It shows the company's expansion plan that shapes its medium-term growth story.
Retail investor becomes third-largest shareholder after 260% year-to-date gain Retail investor Zhang Jianping became the third-largest shareholder with 3.52% in the second quarter. The stock is up over 260% this year after a more than sixfold rise from its low, so the shares are no longer cheap and could swing sharply on any disappointment.
It flags the valuation and ownership risk that balances the positive earnings news.

July 20263 Jul – 26 Aug 2026

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Hangzhou Cable profit surges on AI data-centre fibre demand, plus copper foil expansion

First-half profit up 938% on fibre volume and price recovery Hangzhou Cable's first-half net profit jumped 938.67% to 393 million yuan, with revenue up 12.66% to 5.097 billion yuan. Optical fibre demand recovered and prices rose, lifting sales at its fibre unit. Stronger earnings make the shares more attractive to investors.
This is the core earnings result that confirms the profit surge and underpins the stock's rise.
AI data centres become the biggest new source of fibre demand Management says AI development has made data centres the largest new source of demand for its optical communications business, and its optical fibre lines are running at full capacity. Full capacity plus a new growth market supports future sales and profits, which helps the share price.
It explains the durable demand driver behind the earnings jump, not just a one-off number.
2.88 billion yuan private placement for high-end copper foil The company plans to raise up to 2.88 billion yuan to build high-end electronic circuit copper foil capacity, making copper foil a second strategic pillar alongside power cables and optical communications. New capacity can add future revenue, though raising money can dilute existing shareholders.
It shows the company's expansion plan that shapes its medium-term growth story.
Retail investor becomes third-largest shareholder after 260% year-to-date gain Retail investor Zhang Jianping became the third-largest shareholder with 3.52% in the second quarter. The stock is up over 260% this year after a more than sixfold rise from its low, so the shares are no longer cheap and could swing sharply on any disappointment.
It flags the valuation and ownership risk that balances the positive earnings news.

Latest3 Jul – 26 Aug 2026

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Hangzhou Cable profit surges on AI data-centre fibre demand, plus copper foil expansion

First-half profit up 938% on fibre volume and price recovery Hangzhou Cable's first-half net profit jumped 938.67% to 393 million yuan, with revenue up 12.66% to 5.097 billion yuan. Optical fibre demand recovered and prices rose, lifting sales at its fibre unit. Stronger earnings make the shares more attractive to investors.
This is the core earnings result that confirms the profit surge and underpins the stock's rise.
AI data centres become the biggest new source of fibre demand Management says AI development has made data centres the largest new source of demand for its optical communications business, and its optical fibre lines are running at full capacity. Full capacity plus a new growth market supports future sales and profits, which helps the share price.
It explains the durable demand driver behind the earnings jump, not just a one-off number.
2.88 billion yuan private placement for high-end copper foil The company plans to raise up to 2.88 billion yuan to build high-end electronic circuit copper foil capacity, making copper foil a second strategic pillar alongside power cables and optical communications. New capacity can add future revenue, though raising money can dilute existing shareholders.
It shows the company's expansion plan that shapes its medium-term growth story.
Retail investor becomes third-largest shareholder after 260% year-to-date gain Retail investor Zhang Jianping became the third-largest shareholder with 3.52% in the second quarter. The stock is up over 260% this year after a more than sixfold rise from its low, so the shares are no longer cheap and could swing sharply on any disappointment.
It flags the valuation and ownership risk that balances the positive earnings news.

Prysmian SpA (0NUX.LSE)

Q3 20261 Aug – 27 Sep 2026

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Prysmian buys Atkore, wins Amazon data-center cable deal

Prysmian to buy Atkore for $3.8bn Prysmian agreed to buy US cable maker Atkore for $3.8 billion in cash, a 30% premium. It expands Prysmian's North American electrification and data-centre business, letting it sell more products to the same customers. Bigger scale and cross-selling can lift future earnings, though the cash outlay and debt taken on are the cost.
The acquisition is the period's biggest company-specific event and directly changes Prysmian's growth outlook.
Amazon Ohio data-centre cable supply deal Prysmian will make low-carbon aluminium cables for an Amazon data centre in Ohio, using Rio Tinto metal, at its Sedalia plant. It shows Prysmian winning work in the fast-growing data-centre power market and supports its green-revenue goal. No contract value was given and the technology is early-stage, so near-term earnings impact is limited.
It is a fresh, concrete win in Prysmian's key growth market of data-centre electrification.
AI infrastructure demand keeps Prysmian in favour Investors are rewarding companies that supply the AI build-out, and Prysmian was named among outperformers on strong AI-enabling demand. Data centres and power grids need huge amounts of cable, so this trend supports Prysmian's orders and pricing. It is a broad market tailwind rather than a company announcement.
It explains the sector-wide demand force behind Prysmian's share-price support this period.
Lawyer probe into Atkore deal fairness A shareholder-rights law firm is investigating whether Atkore's $95-per-share sale to Prysmian is fair to Atkore holders. Such probes are common and rarely block deals, but they can delay closing or push for better terms. For Prysmian the risk is mainly timing and cost, not a change to its strategy.
It is the main counterweight to the acquisition news and could affect deal completion.

August 20261 Aug – 27 Sep 2026

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Prysmian buys Atkore, wins Amazon data-center cable deal

Prysmian to buy Atkore for $3.8bn Prysmian agreed to buy US cable maker Atkore for $3.8 billion in cash, a 30% premium. It expands Prysmian's North American electrification and data-centre business, letting it sell more products to the same customers. Bigger scale and cross-selling can lift future earnings, though the cash outlay and debt taken on are the cost.
The acquisition is the period's biggest company-specific event and directly changes Prysmian's growth outlook.
Amazon Ohio data-centre cable supply deal Prysmian will make low-carbon aluminium cables for an Amazon data centre in Ohio, using Rio Tinto metal, at its Sedalia plant. It shows Prysmian winning work in the fast-growing data-centre power market and supports its green-revenue goal. No contract value was given and the technology is early-stage, so near-term earnings impact is limited.
It is a fresh, concrete win in Prysmian's key growth market of data-centre electrification.
AI infrastructure demand keeps Prysmian in favour Investors are rewarding companies that supply the AI build-out, and Prysmian was named among outperformers on strong AI-enabling demand. Data centres and power grids need huge amounts of cable, so this trend supports Prysmian's orders and pricing. It is a broad market tailwind rather than a company announcement.
It explains the sector-wide demand force behind Prysmian's share-price support this period.
Lawyer probe into Atkore deal fairness A shareholder-rights law firm is investigating whether Atkore's $95-per-share sale to Prysmian is fair to Atkore holders. Such probes are common and rarely block deals, but they can delay closing or push for better terms. For Prysmian the risk is mainly timing and cost, not a change to its strategy.
It is the main counterweight to the acquisition news and could affect deal completion.

Latest1 Aug – 27 Sep 2026

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Prysmian buys Atkore, wins Amazon data-center cable deal

Prysmian to buy Atkore for $3.8bn Prysmian agreed to buy US cable maker Atkore for $3.8 billion in cash, a 30% premium. It expands Prysmian's North American electrification and data-centre business, letting it sell more products to the same customers. Bigger scale and cross-selling can lift future earnings, though the cash outlay and debt taken on are the cost.
The acquisition is the period's biggest company-specific event and directly changes Prysmian's growth outlook.
Amazon Ohio data-centre cable supply deal Prysmian will make low-carbon aluminium cables for an Amazon data centre in Ohio, using Rio Tinto metal, at its Sedalia plant. It shows Prysmian winning work in the fast-growing data-centre power market and supports its green-revenue goal. No contract value was given and the technology is early-stage, so near-term earnings impact is limited.
It is a fresh, concrete win in Prysmian's key growth market of data-centre electrification.
AI infrastructure demand keeps Prysmian in favour Investors are rewarding companies that supply the AI build-out, and Prysmian was named among outperformers on strong AI-enabling demand. Data centres and power grids need huge amounts of cable, so this trend supports Prysmian's orders and pricing. It is a broad market tailwind rather than a company announcement.
It explains the sector-wide demand force behind Prysmian's share-price support this period.
Lawyer probe into Atkore deal fairness A shareholder-rights law firm is investigating whether Atkore's $95-per-share sale to Prysmian is fair to Atkore holders. Such probes are common and rarely block deals, but they can delay closing or push for better terms. For Prysmian the risk is mainly timing and cost, not a change to its strategy.
It is the main counterweight to the acquisition news and could affect deal completion.