Group 1 - The first Embodied Intelligent Robot Games will be held from April 24 to 26 in Wuxi, with representatives from Yushu and Xiaomi participating in discussions [1] - Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced significant progress in the humanoid robot Optimus, with thousands expected to be operational in Tesla factories by the end of the year [1] - Tesla is increasingly betting on the future of autonomous driving and robotics, including self-driving taxis and humanoid robots [1] Group 2 - Tesla indicated that while it continues to innovate in manufacturing and operational cost reduction, long-term profits related to hardware are expected to accelerate alongside AI, software, and fleet operations profits [1] - New vehicle plans, including more affordable models, are still expected to begin production in the first half of this year, despite reports of potential delays [1] - A report from Open Source Securities highlighted the successful hosting of the world's first humanoid robot half marathon in Beijing, showcasing China's leading position in high-intensity robotic sports [1] Group 3 - According to招商证券, artificial intelligence is a key battleground for major powers, and robots, as the ultimate carriers of AI, are expected to benefit significantly [2] - The report suggests a positive outlook for the humanoid robot sector in the medium to long term, recommending investment opportunities in core components and control systems [2] Group 4 - The related industry chain stocks in Hong Kong include UBTECH (09880), Yujian (02432), Xiaomi Group (01810), SUTENG (02498), Delta Electronics (00179), Horizon Robotics-W (09660), JINLI Permanent Magnet (06680), and Shanghai Electric (02727) [3]

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating for Horizon Robotics, highlighting its technological advantages and flexible open ecosystem strategy [3][7]. Core Insights - Horizon Robotics aims to become a leading provider of advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and integrated driving solutions, leveraging proprietary software and hardware technologies [20]. - The company has undergone a strategic pivot to focus on the automotive sector, recognizing it as a significant application for robotics, which has led to substantial market share in China [24]. - Horizon Robotics has established a strong research and development team, with over 1,500 personnel dedicated to ADAS software and hardware, enhancing its competitive edge [26]. Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Revenue projections for Horizon Robotics are as follows: - 2025: 36.61 billion RMB - 2026: 57.72 billion RMB - 2027: 88.10 billion RMB - Year-over-year growth rates are expected to be 54% for 2025, 58% for 2026, and 53% for 2027 [2][7]. - The company anticipates a shift towards profitability by 2027, with net profit expected to reach 813 million RMB [2]. Market Position and Competitive Landscape - Horizon Robotics holds over 40% market share in the Chinese OEM ADAS market and ranks second among independent third-party ADAS solution providers [24]. - The company is positioned as a key player in the domestic chip manufacturing sector for automotive applications, similar to its role in the GPU field [7][49]. Product Development and Innovation - The company is set to launch the new "Journey 6" product line, which is expected to drive significant revenue growth in the automotive solutions segment [8]. - Horizon Robotics has developed a comprehensive stack of solutions that integrate algorithms, chips, and software, enhancing its ability to deliver optimized products [38]. Strategic Vision and Future Outlook - Horizon Robotics aims to establish an open ecosystem that supports the democratization of advanced driving technologies, positioning itself as a Tier 2 supplier [20][49]. - The company is expected to benefit from the growing demand for ADAS solutions, both domestically and internationally, with significant growth potential in overseas markets [50].

人形机器人赛道有多大的市场发展空间？花旗银行预测，到2050年，全球人形机器人市场规模将达到7 万亿美元，数量将达到6.48亿台。《人形机器人产业研究报告》也曾预测，中国人形机器人市场规模将 于2029年达到750亿元，将占世界总量的32.7%。 值得注意的是，车企竞相布局人形机器人赛道。不久前，对于特斯拉人形机器人的发展节奏，特斯拉中 国相关负责人告诉记者，目前特斯拉人形机器人处于试生产阶段，2025年的目标是5000台。 国内方面，广汽集团已发布其第三代人形机器人GoMate;小鹏旗下Iron人形机器人已在其工厂被投用， 小鹏计划明年量产面向工业的L3级人形机器人；小米旗下团队已发布人形机器人CyberOne，首批量产 机器人将率先"投身"其工厂，此外小米集团还投资了机器人企业宇树科技。 长安汽车近日对人形机器人研发项目，启动供应商公开寻源，计划未来五年投资超500亿元，在2027年 前发布其首款人形机器人产品;理想汽车创始人李想表示，公司100%将涉足人形机器人领域;赛力斯成立 子公司重庆凤凰技术有限公司，后者经营范围包括智能机器人的研发等。 智通财经APP获悉，4月19日在北京举行的全球首场人形机器人 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the company, indicating an expectation to outperform the benchmark index by 10%-20% over the next six months [2][8]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 2.384 billion yuan for 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 54%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.347 billion yuan, a 134.8% increase year-on-year, although the adjusted net profit showed a loss of 2.33 billion yuan, worsening by 270 million yuan year-on-year [2][8]. - The company is experiencing rapid revenue growth driven by increased demand from downstream customers, with significant contributions from both product solutions and authorized services [8]. - The company is focusing on R&D investments to build a technological moat, despite facing losses in adjusted net profit [8]. - The report forecasts continued growth in both volume and price for the company's product solutions in 2025, with expectations of significant increases in average selling prices due to the introduction of higher-tier products [8]. Financial Summary - For 2024, the company achieved a gross margin of 77.3%, up 6.7 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to a shift in revenue structure favoring higher-margin authorized services [8]. - The company’s total expenses for 2024 were 4.746 billion yuan, accounting for 176% of revenue, with R&D expenses alone reaching 3.16 billion yuan, which is 132% of revenue [8]. - The financial projections for 2025-2027 estimate revenues of 3.67 billion, 5.66 billion, and 8.18 billion yuan, with corresponding growth rates of 54.0%, 54.3%, and 44.4% respectively [8][9].

大和：平均售价上升将为地平线机器人今年收入主要动力 重申买入 金十数据4月9日讯，大和发报告指，预计地平线机器人(09660.HK)将是汽车供应链中受美国关税影响最 小的企业之一。集团的禁售期将在4月24日结束，该行相信这将为投资者提供一个良好的入市时机。维 持目标价6.5港元，并重申"买入"评级，将受惠高级辅助驾驶系统趋势。大和预计，客单价将成为地平 线机器人2025年收入增长的主要动力。预期将在2025年交付同比增34%至390万颗晶片，并预测其晶片 平均售价达391元人民币，相较于2024年的229元人民币，同比增71%。同时，该行预计从2025年开始， 地平线机器人将会找到更多的方式来实现软件产能的变现。 ...

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating for Horizon Robotics (9660.HK) [5]. Core Views - Horizon Robotics is positioned as a leading provider of intelligent driving solutions, leveraging its extensive mass production experience and innovative product offerings to capitalize on the growing demand in the automotive sector [5][8]. - The company is set to benefit from the upcoming series of new products, particularly the Journey 6 series, which is expected to enhance its market share and revenue growth significantly by 2025 [5][19]. - Strategic partnerships with major automotive manufacturers such as BYD, Volkswagen, and Li Auto are crucial for Horizon's growth, enabling it to expand its influence in both domestic and international markets [5][40][42]. Summary by Sections 1. Intelligent Driving Solutions Provider - Horizon Robotics, founded in 2015, focuses on intelligent driving solutions, integrating algorithms, dedicated software, and processing hardware to create a comprehensive product matrix [8][9]. - The company has shipped over 7 million units of its intelligent driving chips, showcasing its capability in mass production [5][8]. 2. Journey 6 and Full-Scene Intelligent Driving Solutions - The Journey 6 series, launched in April 2024, represents a significant upgrade in Horizon's product line, designed to meet diverse intelligent driving needs with a scalable architecture [19][21]. - The Journey 6 series offers a computing power range from 10 TOPS to 560 TOPS, catering to various levels of intelligent driving applications [21][22]. 3. Flexible Cooperation Model - Horizon employs a flexible cooperation model, including IP licensing, computing solutions, and joint development, to meet the diverse needs of its clients [5][36]. - The company has established significant partnerships with leading automotive manufacturers, enhancing its market presence and revenue potential [5][40][42]. 4. Industry Opportunities - The intelligent driving sector is poised for rapid growth, driven by initiatives from major players like BYD and Tesla, which are expected to accelerate the adoption of intelligent driving technologies [5][44]. - Horizon holds a leading market share of 33.97% in the domestic intelligent driving computing solutions market, positioning it well to capitalize on the industry's expansion [44]. 5. Profit Forecast and Investment Recommendations - Horizon's revenue is projected to grow significantly, with expected net profits of -2.2 billion, -1.4 billion, and 0.5 billion RMB for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [5][4]. - The report suggests that Horizon's innovative product cycle and favorable market conditions will enhance its profitability in the coming years [5][4].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating to the company [8]. Core Views - The company is expected to lead in high growth revenue in 2024, driven by the launch of the Journey 6 series, which will be adopted by over 20 automotive manufacturers and brands, covering a wide range of vehicle types from economy to luxury [9][12]. - The company aims to democratize advanced driving technology through three strategic directions: flagship high-level driving systems, mainstream pricing for urban NOA, and enhancing active safety features [9]. - The company has maintained a leading market share in the Chinese OEM ADAS market, exceeding 40%, and is positioned second in the OEM AD market with over 30% market share [11]. Financial Data and Forecast - Revenue is projected to grow significantly from 1,552 million in 2023 to 3,582 million in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 71% in 2023 and 54% in 2024 [10]. - The net profit is expected to improve from a loss of 6,739 million in 2023 to a profit of 755 million by 2027, with a notable increase of 135% in 2024 [10][12]. - The gross margin is forecasted to remain strong, with values around 77% for 2024 and beyond [10][15]. Business Segmentation - The automotive retail solutions segment is expected to generate revenue of 2,311.70 million in 2024, with a growth rate of 57% [15]. - Non-standard automotive insurance revenue is projected to decline slightly, while overall revenue is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 54% from 2024 to 2027 [15]. Market Performance - The company's stock has shown significant absolute and relative growth, with a 261.7% increase over the last three months [7]. - The stock price as of April 1, 2025, was 6.40 HKD, with a market capitalization of approximately 70.886 billion HKD [4].

2024年，公司毛利率77.25%，同比+6.7pct，主要受收入组合变化，尤其是利润率较高的授权及服务收 入占比上升推动，分业务来看，汽车产品解决方案、授权及服务业务、非车解决方案毛利率分别 46%/92%/23%，同比分别+2/+3/+10pct。2024年，公司三费率为176.36%，同比-25.81pct。 智通财经APP获悉，国信证券发表研报称，2024年，地平线机器人-W(09660)实现总收入为23.8亿元， 同比增长53.6%；净利润为23.5亿元。2024年公司经调整经营亏损14.95亿，相比2023年的16.87亿元有所 收窄。2024年，公司推出征程6系列处理硬件，旨在为公司的高级辅助驾驶及高阶自动驾驶解决方案赋 能，2025年2月开始生产征程6处理硬件。截至目前，地平线征程6系列已正式由BYD天神之眼C率先搭 载量产，并将持续在超20家车企及品牌的智驾平台实现规模化落地。此外，基于公司专有处理硬件， HSD已获多个领先的OEM品牌指定集成到其战略车型，预计将于2025年第三季度开始量产。 国信证券观点如下： 2024年公司实现营业收入23.8亿元，同比增长54% 2024年，地平线机器 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for Horizon Robotics-W [5][42] Core Insights - In 2024, Horizon Robotics-W achieved a total revenue of 2.384 billion RMB, representing a year-on-year growth of 53.6% [8][24] - The company reported a net profit of 2.347 billion RMB in 2024, a significant recovery from a loss of 6.739 billion RMB in 2023, primarily due to fair value changes in preferred shares and other financial liabilities [8][24] - Adjusted operating loss narrowed to 1.495 billion RMB in 2024 from 1.687 billion RMB in 2023, indicating improved operational efficiency [8][24] Revenue and Profitability - The automotive solutions segment generated 2.312 billion RMB in revenue, up 57.2% year-on-year, driven by increased delivery volumes and strong demand for products [10][24] - The licensing and services business saw revenue rise to 1.658 billion RMB, a 70.9% increase, reflecting the growing demand for algorithms, software development tools, and technical services in the smart automotive sector [10][24] - The overall gross margin improved to 77.25%, up 6.7 percentage points year-on-year, largely due to a favorable revenue mix with a higher proportion of high-margin licensing and services revenue [15][24] Product Development and Market Position - The launch of the Journey 6 series processing hardware is set to empower advanced driver assistance and high-level autonomous driving solutions, with production starting in February 2025 [3][27] - Horizon Robotics has established a leading position in the Chinese OEM advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) market, capturing over 40% market share by the end of 2024 [20][24] - The company is positioned as a key player in the high-level autonomous driving market, ranking second among independent third-party solution providers in China [20][24] Future Outlook - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at 3.39 billion RMB, 5.34 billion RMB, and 7.45 billion RMB respectively, with expected net profits of -1.865 billion RMB, -341 million RMB, and 787 million RMB [4][42] - The report emphasizes the strong growth potential of Horizon Robotics, driven by robust demand for its products and services in the rapidly evolving smart automotive industry [42]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is upgraded to "Buy" [1] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 2.384 billion yuan for 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 53.6%, and a net profit of 2.347 billion yuan, marking a turnaround from losses [7] - The J6 series has been fully launched, with production and delivery expected to drive long-term growth, supported by partnerships with over 20 OEM brands [7] - The company achieved a strong growth in delivery volume and an increase in gross margin, with product solution revenue rising by 31.2% year-on-year [7] - High R&D investment is strengthening the company's technological advantages, with R&D expenses increasing by 33.4% to 3.16 billion yuan [7] - The company expects to achieve cumulative shipments of over 10 million units for the J series by 2025 [7] Financial Summary - Total revenue forecast for 2025 is adjusted to 3.66 billion yuan, with a projected revenue of 5.364 billion yuan for 2026 and 8.047 billion yuan for 2027 [7] - The company’s net profit for 2025 is expected to be a loss of 2.450 billion yuan, improving to a profit of 338 million yuan by 2027 [1] - The P/E ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are projected to be 26.1, 17.8, and 11.9 respectively [7]