Core Viewpoint - Qingdao Port's stock price increased by 1.73% on September 2, with a trading volume of 379 million yuan, indicating positive market sentiment towards the company [1] Financing Summary - On September 2, Qingdao Port had a financing buy-in amount of 31.08 million yuan and a financing repayment of 40.46 million yuan, resulting in a net financing outflow of 9.37 million yuan [1] - As of September 2, the total financing and securities lending balance for Qingdao Port was 115 million yuan, with the financing balance accounting for 0.24% of the circulating market value, which is above the 50th percentile level over the past year, indicating a relatively high level [1] - The company had a securities lending repayment of 1,200 shares and a securities lending sell-out of 1,500 shares on the same day, with a sell-out amount of 13,200 yuan, while the securities lending balance was 194,000 yuan, which is below the 50th percentile level over the past year, indicating a relatively low level [1] Business Overview - Qingdao Port International Co., Ltd. was established on November 15, 2013, and listed on January 21, 2019, with its main business involving the loading and unloading of various goods, logistics, and port value-added services [2] - The revenue composition of Qingdao Port includes: loading and related services (56.72%), logistics and port value-added services (36.96%), port ancillary services - sales of oil, electricity, and others (3.25%), port ancillary services - rental income (1.95%), and port ancillary services - engineering and labor services (1.13%) [2] - As of June 30, 2025, Qingdao Port had 35,700 shareholders, an increase of 14.46% from the previous period, with an average of 0 circulating shares per shareholder [2] Financial Performance - For the period from January to June 2025, Qingdao Port achieved an operating income of 9.434 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 4.04%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.842 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 7.58% [2] Dividend Information - Since its A-share listing, Qingdao Port has distributed a total of 12.818 billion yuan in dividends, with 5.687 billion yuan distributed over the past three years [3] Institutional Holdings - As of June 30, 2025, among the top ten circulating shareholders of Qingdao Port, the Southern S&P China A-share Large Cap Dividend Low Volatility 50 ETF (008163) ranked as the eighth largest shareholder with 22.6229 million shares, marking a new entry [3] - The Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited ranked as the tenth largest shareholder with 19.2839 million shares, an increase of 20,100 shares from the previous period [3] - The E-Fonda Stable Income Bond A (110007) has exited the list of the top ten circulating shareholders [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the successful engagement between Qingdao and German enterprises, emphasizing the importance of fostering international trade and investment opportunities [1][3]. - As of now, there are 430 German investment projects in Qingdao, with actual foreign capital utilization amounting to 2.7 billion USD [4]. - In the first half of this year, the bilateral trade volume between Qingdao and Germany reached 11.96 billion CNY, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 23.4% [4]. Group 2 - The Qingdao Municipal Bureau of Commerce and the Sino-German Ecological Park promoted the city's economic cooperation with Germany, focusing on the business environment and recent policy initiatives [3]. - The meeting included representatives from over 30 German enterprises, discussing their operational status and future development directions in Qingdao [4]. - Qingdao aims to continuously improve its market-oriented, law-based, and international business environment, providing more facilitation measures and addressing the concerns of enterprises [4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [6]. Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 46.3 billion yuan in Q2, a slight decrease of 0.2% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 14.4 billion yuan, an increase of 8.6% year-on-year [4][9]. - The container segment continues to show strong performance with both volume and price increases, while dry bulk cargo is expected to improve further [9]. - The outlook for the company remains positive due to the resilience in exports, particularly to "Belt and Road" countries and the EU, which offsets concerns from US-China trade tensions [9]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company reported a revenue of 94.3 billion yuan, up 4.0% year-on-year, and a net profit of 28.4 billion yuan, up 7.6% year-on-year [4]. - For Q2 specifically, the revenue was 46.3 billion yuan, with a net profit of 14.4 billion yuan [4][9]. Container Segment - The container throughput for the first half reached 822,000 TEU and 881,000 TEU in Q1 and Q2 respectively, reflecting year-on-year increases of 7.2% and 8.1% [9]. - The average revenue per container increased by 22.0% year-on-year, contributing to a net profit of 13.7 billion yuan from the container handling and related services, a rise of 43.9% [9]. Dry Bulk and Liquid Cargo - Dry bulk cargo performance improved, particularly in iron ore imports, which showed a sequential recovery [9]. - The company handled 1.27 billion tons of dry bulk cargo in the first half, a slight decrease of 1.7% year-on-year, while the liquid bulk segment faced challenges with a throughput of 0.49 billion tons, down 10.1% year-on-year [9]. Future Outlook - The company expects continued growth in container throughput driven by stable domestic iron ore production and favorable overseas shipping plans [9]. - Projected net profits for 2025-2027 are estimated at 55.8 billion, 59.6 billion, and 64.0 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 9.9, 9.3, and 8.6 [9].

Group 1 - The concept of China-South Korea Free Trade Zone increased by 0.33%, ranking fifth among concept sectors, with seven stocks rising, including Qingdao Double Star, Qingdao Port, and Lianyungang, which rose by 3.09%, 1.73%, and 1.54% respectively [1][2] - The main funds in the China-South Korea Free Trade Zone concept experienced a net outflow of 73 million yuan, with Qingdao Port leading the net inflow at 19.13 million yuan, followed by Zhongchuang Logistics, Qingdao Double Star, and Rizhao Port [2][3] - The net inflow ratios for major stocks in the China-South Korea Free Trade Zone concept were led by Zhongchuang Logistics at 14.23%, followed by Hailong Band and Qingdao Port at 5.86% and 5.04% respectively [3] Group 2 - The stocks with the largest declines included Qingdao Jinwang, Zhongchuang Logistics, and Langzi Co., which fell by 2.90%, 0.86%, and 0.59% respectively [1][4] - The trading volume and turnover rates for stocks in the China-South Korea Free Trade Zone concept varied, with Qingdao Port showing a turnover rate of 0.80% and Zhongchuang Logistics at 1.93% [3]

Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 9.434 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 4.04%, primarily driven by increased revenue from container handling and related services [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 2.842 billion yuan, up 7.58% year-on-year, while the net profit after deducting non-recurring items was 2.690 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 3.83% [1] - Container business emerged as a key growth driver, with a throughput of 17.03 million TEU, marking a 7.6% increase year-on-year, and revenue from this segment surged by 87.1% to 1.414 billion yuan [1] Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 4.807 billion yuan, up 8.51% year-on-year, while Q2 saw a slight decline to 4.626 billion yuan, down 0.23% [1] - The gross profit margin for H1 2025 was 39.32%, an increase of 2.08 percentage points year-on-year, with a net profit margin of 30.13%, up 0.99 percentage points [1] - Investment income for H1 2025 was 770 million yuan, a decrease of 8.33% year-on-year, influenced by the performance of bulk cargo operations [2] Segment Analysis - The total cargo throughput for H1 2025 was 361 million tons, a 2.0% increase year-on-year, with dry bulk cargo throughput declining by 1.7% to 127 million tons [2] - Liquid bulk cargo throughput fell by 10.1% to 49 million tons, with segment revenue dropping by 17.4% to 1.614 billion yuan [2] - The container segment's performance was significantly better, with a revenue increase of 87.1% driven by volume growth and optimized business policies [1] Investment Outlook - The company maintains profit forecasts of 5.49 billion yuan, 5.84 billion yuan, and 6.2 billion yuan for 2025-2027, with corresponding EPS of 0.85, 0.90, and 0.96 yuan [3] - A target price of 12 yuan is set, reflecting a 39% upside potential from the current price, based on a projected PB of 1.7 times the estimated net asset value per share for 2025 [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for Qingdao Port (601298) [1] Core Views - The company achieved a year-on-year revenue growth of 7.6% in H1 2025, driven by strong performance in the container segment, reinforcing the "Strong Buy" rating [1] - The container business is highlighted as a key growth engine, with a significant increase in throughput and revenue [6] - The report projects steady revenue growth for the upcoming years, with expected revenues of 19,585 million in 2025, 20,444 million in 2026, and 21,377 million in 2027 [2] Financial Performance Summary - **Revenue and Profitability**: - Total revenue for H1 2025 was 94.34 billion, a 4.04% increase year-on-year, with net profit reaching 28.42 billion, up 7.58% [6] - The company’s gross margin improved to 39.32%, an increase of 2.08 percentage points year-on-year [6] - **Segment Performance**: - Container throughput reached 17.03 million TEU, a 7.6% increase year-on-year, with container segment revenue soaring by 87.1% [6] - Liquid bulk cargo faced challenges with a 10.1% decline in throughput, while dry bulk cargo remained stable [6] - **Earnings Forecast**: - The report maintains profit forecasts of 54.9 billion, 58.4 billion, and 62 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.85, 0.90, and 0.96 [6] Valuation and Target Price - The target price is set at 12.0 yuan, representing a 39% upside from the current price of 8.67 yuan, based on a projected price-to-book ratio of 1.7 times the expected net asset value per share [2][6]

Group 1 - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3858.13 points, above the six-month moving average, with a decline of 0.45% [1] - The total trading volume of A-shares reached 29,124.23 billion yuan [1] - A total of 53 A-shares have surpassed the six-month moving average today, with notable stocks including Tailong Co., Supply and Marketing Group, and Huayuan Co., showing significant deviation rates of 8.86%, 6.45%, and 5.75% respectively [1] Group 2 - The stocks with the highest deviation rates from the six-month moving average include: - Tailong Co. (9.99% increase, 17.21% turnover rate, 7.28 yuan six-month line, 7.93 yuan latest price, 8.86% deviation) - Supply and Marketing Group (9.84% increase, 5.36% turnover rate, 2.52 yuan six-month line, 2.68 yuan latest price, 6.45% deviation) - Huayuan Co. (6.40% increase, 5.89% turnover rate, 17.14 yuan six-month line, 18.13 yuan latest price, 5.75% deviation) [1] - Other notable stocks with smaller deviation rates include: - Taide Co. (6.18% increase, 7.79% turnover rate, 5.24 yuan six-month line, 5.50 yuan latest price, 4.91% deviation) - ST Sansheng (5.10% increase, 2.70% turnover rate, 4.55 yuan six-month line, 4.74 yuan latest price, 4.29% deviation) [1]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3844.84 points, above the six-month moving average, with a decline of 0.79% [1] - The total trading volume of A-shares reached 19,304.44 billion yuan [1] Stocks Performance - A total of 35 A-shares have surpassed the six-month moving average, with notable stocks including: - Gongsiao Daji (供销大集) with a deviation rate of 6.45% - Jidian Co. (吉电股份) with a deviation rate of 6.05% - *ST Sansheng (ST三圣) with a deviation rate of 4.29% [1] - Stocks with smaller deviation rates that just crossed the six-month line include: - Fuling Co. (富岭股份) - Hubei Energy (湖北能源) - Yunnan Tourism (云南旅游) [1] Top Stocks by Deviation Rate - The following stocks had the highest deviation rates on September 2: - Gongsiao Daji (供销大集): 9.84% increase, 4.84% turnover rate, latest price 2.68 yuan - Jidian Co. (吉电股份): 7.34% increase, 6.58% turnover rate, latest price 5.56 yuan - *ST Sansheng (ST三圣): 5.10% increase, 2.62% turnover rate, latest price 4.74 yuan [1] Additional Stocks with Notable Performance - Other stocks with significant performance include: - Huayuan Co. (华原股份): 3.93% increase, 2.74% turnover rate, latest price 17.71 yuan - Meiyan Jixiang (梅雁吉祥): 4.59% increase, 7.21% turnover rate, latest price 2.96 yuan - Qingdao Port (青岛港): 2.31% increase, 0.57% turnover rate, latest price 8.87 yuan [1]

Group 1 - Qingdao Port's stock price increased by 2.00% on September 1, with a trading volume of 354 million yuan [1] - The financing buy-in amount for Qingdao Port on the same day was 31.06 million yuan, while the financing repayment was 26.63 million yuan, resulting in a net financing buy-in of 4.44 million yuan [1] - As of September 1, the total balance of margin trading for Qingdao Port was 12.4 million yuan, which is 0.26% of its market capitalization and above the 70th percentile of the past year [1] Group 2 - Qingdao Port International Co., Ltd. was established on November 15, 2013, and listed on January 21, 2019, with its main business involving the loading and unloading of various goods, logistics, and port value-added services [2] - The revenue composition of Qingdao Port includes 56.72% from loading and related services, 36.96% from logistics and port value-added services, and smaller percentages from other port-related services [2] - For the first half of 2025, Qingdao Port achieved a revenue of 9.434 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.04%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.842 billion yuan, up 7.58% year-on-year [2] Group 3 - Since its A-share listing, Qingdao Port has distributed a total of 12.818 billion yuan in dividends, with 5.687 billion yuan distributed in the last three years [3] - As of June 30, 2025, the number of shareholders of Qingdao Port increased by 14.46% to 35,700, while the average circulating shares per person remained at zero [3] - Among the top ten circulating shareholders, the Southern S&P China A-share Large Cap Dividend Low Volatility 50 ETF is the eighth largest shareholder with 22.6229 million shares, marking a new entry [3]

Company Overview - Qingdao Port International Co., Ltd. is located at No. 7, Gangji Road, Shibei District, Qingdao, Shandong Province, established on November 15, 2013, and listed on January 21, 2019. The company’s main business includes loading and unloading various goods such as containers, metal ores, coal, and crude oil, as well as logistics and port value-added services, port ancillary services, and financial services [1][2]. Financial Performance - As of June 30, 2025, Qingdao Port achieved operating revenue of 9.434 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.04%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.842 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.58% [2]. - Since its A-share listing, Qingdao Port has cumulatively distributed cash dividends of 12.818 billion yuan, with 5.687 billion yuan distributed in the last three years [3]. Stock Performance - On September 1, Qingdao Port's stock price increased by 2.00%, reaching 8.67 yuan per share, with a trading volume of 84.3692 million yuan and a turnover rate of 0.18%, resulting in a total market capitalization of 56.278 billion yuan [1]. - Year-to-date, Qingdao Port's stock price has decreased by 2.68%, with a 1.17% increase over the last five trading days, a 1.77% increase over the last 20 days, and a 3.23% decrease over the last 60 days [1]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2025, Qingdao Port had 35,700 shareholders, an increase of 14.46% compared to the previous period, with an average of 0 circulating shares per shareholder [2]. - The top ten circulating shareholders include the Southern S&P China A-Share Large Cap Dividend Low Volatility ETF, which is the eighth largest shareholder with 22.6229 million shares, and Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited, the tenth largest shareholder with 19.2839 million shares, which increased by 20,100 shares compared to the previous period [3].