Core Viewpoint - The aviation industry is experiencing a continuous digestion of existing supply, with aircraft utilization rates exceeding 2019 levels during peak season, indicating a potential slowdown in supply growth in the future. The significant increase in international routes and limited domestic capacity growth suggest an optimization of the domestic competitive landscape, with high passenger load factors likely to improve ticket prices. Favorable oil prices and exchange rates are expected to lead to a "not-so-slow" trend in Q4, with a significant reduction in losses anticipated for the aviation industry by Q4 2025 and a release of profit elasticity in 2026 [1]. Group 1: Flight and Passenger Volume - Flight and passenger volume growth: In Q3 2025, overall, domestic, international, and regional flight volumes increased by 3%/2%/12%/7% year-on-year, while overall, domestic, international, and regional passenger volumes grew by 3.90%/2.84%/15.31%/-2.37% year-on-year [1]. - Airlines' capacity deployment: Except for Juneyao Airlines, overall capacity investment increased, focusing on international routes. In Q3 2025, ASK (Available Seat Kilometers) for major airlines showed year-on-year growth of 1.9%/5.7%/6.0%/4.4%/14.1%/-1.4% [2]. - Passenger turnover growth outpaced available seat kilometers growth, with load factors remaining high. In Q3 2025, passenger turnover for major airlines increased by 3.6%/6.2%/8.9%/4.2%/14.0%/-0.4% year-on-year, with industry load factors for July to September averaging 84.5%/87.5%/86.3%, up 0.5/0.6/2.4 percentage points year-on-year [2]. Group 2: Revenue and Cost Analysis - Revenue growth driven by capacity increase and passenger volume: In Q3 2025, total operating revenue for major airlines grew by 0.9%/3.0%/3.1%/1.8%/6.0%/-1.9% year-on-year [3]. - Decrease in oil prices alleviated fuel costs, while capacity investment diluted fixed costs, although variable costs increased. In Q3 2025, operating costs for major airlines increased by 0.07%/1.63%/1.51%/-1.43%/8.74%/-0.46% year-on-year [3]. - Revenue per available seat kilometer decreased, but the decline in costs was generally greater than the decline in revenue. In Q3 2025, revenue per available seat kilometer for major airlines decreased by 1.03%/2.55%/2.72%/2.41%/7.09%/0.47%/5.28%, while costs decreased by 1.84%/3.86%/4.26%/5.54%/4.70%/8.21% [3]. Group 3: Profitability and Market Outlook - Favorable oil prices and exchange rates positively impacted net profits. In Q3 2025, the average price of aviation kerosene was 5593 RMB/ton, down 11.05% year-on-year, and the USD/CNY exchange rate decreased by 0.74%, affecting net profits of major airlines [4]. - Slightly better-than-expected net profits for China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. In Q3 2025, net profits for major airlines were 36.76/38.40/35.34/27.88/11.67/5.84/3.69 billion RMB, with year-on-year growth rates of -11.31%/+20.26%/34.37%/-0.75%/-6.17%/-25.29%/+31.60% [4]. Group 4: Investment Recommendations - Investment themes include performance elasticity from ticket price increases, recommending major airlines with larger fleets and strong cyclical attributes, as well as Hainan Airlines benefiting from policy advantages and Juneyao Airlines with optimal route networks among private carriers [5]. - Emphasis on the certainty of operational performance, recommending airlines with stable subsidies like China Express Airlines and those with clear cost advantages and neutral exchange rate exposure like Spring Airlines [5].

Core Insights - 吉祥航空's Shanghai to Sydney and Shanghai to Melbourne routes have become significant air bridges between China and Australia, transporting approximately 200,000 passengers since their launch, with Sydney surpassing 100,000 and Melbourne exceeding 90,000 [1][3][6] Group 1: Operational Achievements - The one-year anniversary of the routes was celebrated with a sharing session involving Sydney Airport and the New South Wales Tourism Board, highlighting future development potential [1][3] - The Shanghai to Sydney route operates four flights weekly, while the Shanghai to Melbourne route operates three flights weekly, with plans to increase frequency to daily flights during peak travel periods in early 2026 [4][6] Group 2: Strategic Importance - The Shanghai to Sydney route is the seventh intercontinental route for 吉祥航空, crucial for expanding into the Southern Hemisphere and enhancing the Asia-Pacific strategy [3] - The airline's efficient transfer service has significantly increased passenger volumes traveling between Sydney, Melbourne, and other Chinese cities, reinforcing Shanghai's role as an international aviation hub [3][4] Group 3: Market Trends - Since 2025, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Australia has exceeded 980,000, indicating a strong market recovery that supports the ongoing operation of these routes [6] - 吉祥航空 aims to enhance its global route network and promote cultural and economic exchanges through safe, convenient, and comfortable services [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the transportation industry [4]. Core Views - The transportation sector has shown a cumulative increase of 1.83% from November 10 to November 15, 2025, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index, which decreased by 1.08% [14][15]. - The recovery rates for domestic and international passenger traffic in major airlines and airports have significantly improved compared to 2019 levels, indicating a positive trend in the aviation sector [24][32]. - The shipping and logistics sectors are experiencing mixed performance, with container shipping indices showing a decline year-on-year, while oil and product tanker indices have increased significantly [36][47]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance Overview - The transportation industry ranked 13th among 31 sectors with a cumulative increase of 1.83% during the week [14]. - Sub-sectors such as ports (+7.44%) and airports (+5.28%) performed particularly well, while cross-border logistics (-1.37%) and road freight (-0.68%) faced declines [15][23]. Aviation and Airports - Major airlines in China have seen recovery rates for domestic Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) in September 2025 reach as high as 176.49% compared to the same month in 2019 [24]. - Key airports like Baiyun, Shanghai, and Capital have also shown strong recovery in passenger throughput, with rates of 125.22% and 115.87% for international traffic [32]. Shipping and Ports - The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) has decreased by 35.55% year-on-year, while the China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) has shown a 23.97% decline [36]. - The CCFI for the East America route reported a decrease of 18.31% year-on-year, while the Mediterranean route saw a decline of 28.56% [36]. Road and Rail - Rail passenger turnover increased by 0.4% year-on-year, while freight volume rose by 4.24% [61]. - Road passenger traffic decreased by 3.82%, but freight volume increased by 5.20% [67]. Logistics and Express Delivery - The express delivery sector achieved a revenue of 127.37 billion yuan in September 2025, marking a 7.20% increase year-on-year [10]. - The industry is witnessing a shift towards smaller packages driven by e-commerce, with a notable increase in business volume [8]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on airlines such as China National Aviation (601111.SH), Southern Airlines (600029.SH), and logistics companies like Huamao Logistics (603128.SH) for potential investment opportunities [9][10].

Core Viewpoint - 吉祥航空's stock price has shown fluctuations, with a recent decline of 2.10%, while the company has experienced a year-to-date increase of 6.38% in stock price [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, 吉祥航空 reported operating revenue of 17.48 billion yuan, a slight decrease of 0.06% year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.089 billion yuan, down 14.28% year-on-year [2]. - Cumulative cash dividends since the A-share listing amount to 2.35 billion yuan, with 565 million yuan distributed over the past three years [3]. Shareholder Structure - As of September 30, 2025, 吉祥航空 had 24,200 shareholders, an increase of 2.09% from the previous period, with an average of 90,121 circulating shares per shareholder, a decrease of 2.72% [2]. - The top ten circulating shareholders include new entrants such as 工银可转债债券 and 南方中证500ETF, while some previous shareholders have exited the list [3]. Stock Market Activity - As of November 17, 吉祥航空's stock was trading at 14.47 yuan per share, with a total market capitalization of 31.603 billion yuan [1]. - The stock has seen a trading volume of 166 million yuan, with a turnover rate of 0.52% [1]. Business Overview - 吉祥航空, established on March 23, 2006, and listed on May 27, 2015, primarily engages in air passenger and cargo transportation, with passenger revenue constituting 94.98% of total revenue [1]. - The company operates within the transportation sector, specifically in the aviation industry, and is associated with various concept sectors including civil aviation and MSCI China [1].

Market Reaction - The Nikkei 225 index opened with a significant drop, falling over 1% and breaching the 50,000 points mark before narrowing its losses by around 9:50 AM [1] - Several consumer stocks in Japan experienced substantial declines, with FOOD&LIFE COMPANIES down over 14%, Japanese electronics down over 11%, and Shiseido down over 9% [3] Economic Data - Japan's Cabinet Office reported a 1.8% year-on-year decline in real GDP for the third quarter, marking the first negative growth in six quarters [3] - The actual GDP for the third quarter decreased by 0.4% compared to the previous quarter [3] Diplomatic Tensions - High-ranking Japanese officials made provocative statements regarding Taiwan, suggesting potential military involvement, which has drawn significant criticism from China and the international community [3] - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued travel warnings for its citizens in Japan, citing a rise in crimes against Chinese nationals and a deteriorating security environment [5] Airline Industry Impact - Following the travel warnings, major Chinese airlines announced flexible ticket policies for flights to Japan, allowing free changes and refunds for tickets purchased before November 15 [7][8] - Chinese airlines account for approximately 80% of the flight volume on the China-Japan route, with a significant reduction in weekly flights observed [9] Tourism Statistics - In September 2025, foreign visitors to Japan reached 3.267 million, a 13.7% increase year-on-year, with Chinese tourists being the largest group [9] - In the first three quarters of this year, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Japan increased by 42.7%, making China the largest source of inbound tourism for Japan [9] Trade Relations - China remains Japan's largest trading partner, with a total trade volume of $308.3 billion expected in 2024, including $156.25 billion in imports from China [10] - The deterioration of Japan-China relations is anticipated to have negative repercussions for the Japanese populace, as highlighted by Japanese officials [10]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight (Maintain)" [2] Core Viewpoints - The supply-demand pattern continues to improve, signaling the start of an upward cycle for the aviation industry. In Q3 2025, the industry's existing supply is being continuously digested, with peak season aircraft utilization exceeding that of 2019, indicating a potential slowdown in future supply growth. Additionally, significant investment in international routes and limited growth in domestic capacity suggest an optimization of the domestic competitive landscape, with high passenger load factors likely leading to improved ticket prices. Currently, favorable oil prices and exchange rates are expected to create a "not-so-slow" trend in Q4, with the industry likely to significantly reduce losses and release profit elasticity in 2026 [3][45]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - In Q3 2025, overall flight volume increased by 3% year-on-year, with domestic and international flight volumes growing by 2% and 12%, respectively. Passenger volume also rose by 3.90% overall, with domestic and international passenger volumes increasing by 2.84% and 15.31% [3][12][19]. - The aircraft utilization rate has improved year-on-year, with the industry achieving an average utilization of 10 hours in July and August, exceeding the same period in 2019 by 3% and 4% [3][26]. Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, the total operating revenue for major airlines increased year-on-year, with China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and others showing growth rates of 3.0%, 3.1%, and 1.8%, respectively. However, the operating costs for most airlines also increased, with China Southern and China Eastern slightly exceeding expectations [3][35][41]. - The average price of aviation kerosene in Q3 2025 was 5593 RMB/ton, a decrease of 11.05% year-on-year, contributing to lower operational costs for airlines [3][41]. Investment Recommendations - The investment focus is on two main lines: 1. The performance elasticity brought by rising ticket prices, recommending major airlines with larger fleets and strong cyclical attributes, as well as Hainan Airlines benefiting from specific policies, and the privately-owned airline with the best route network, Juneyao Airlines [3][45]. 2. The certainty of operational performance, recommending Huaxia Airlines with stable subsidies and Spring Airlines, which has clear cost advantages and neutral exchange rate exposure [3][45].

Operational Performance - In October 2025, the company's passenger capacity (measured in available seat kilometers) decreased by 0.81% year-on-year, with domestic, international, and regional routes showing changes of -6.88%, 18.29%, and -34.55% respectively [1] - The passenger turnover (measured in revenue passenger kilometers) increased by 1.51% year-on-year, with domestic, international, and regional routes showing changes of -6.18%, 30.57%, and -30.26% respectively [1] - The passenger load factor was 87.16%, an increase of 1.99% year-on-year, with domestic, international, and regional routes showing changes of 0.68%, 7.55%, and 5.38% respectively [1] Monthly Comparison - In October 2025, domestic passenger capacity (measured in available seat kilometers) increased by 4.69% month-on-month, while domestic passenger turnover (measured in revenue passenger kilometers) rose by 6.01% month-on-month [2] - International passenger capacity (measured in available seat kilometers) increased by 1.99% month-on-month, and international passenger turnover (measured in revenue passenger kilometers) rose by 3.10% month-on-month [2] - The domestic load factor increased by 1.12% month-on-month, while the international load factor rose by 0.86% month-on-month [2] New Routes - In October 2025, the company added several new scheduled routes, including: - Round-trip route from Pudong to Yueyang (4 flights per week) - Round-trip route from Yueyang to Chengdu Tianfu (4 flights per week) - Round-trip route from Wuxi to Huizhou to Haikou (7 flights per week) - Round-trip route from Lijiang to Nanjing to Xi'an (7 flights per week) - Round-trip route from Linfen to Nanjing to Zhuhai (7 flights per week) - Round-trip route from Taiyuan to Nanjing to Xiamen (7 flights per week) - Round-trip route from Xi'an to Nanjing to Huizhou (7 flights per week) [3] - The subsidiary, Jiuyuan Airlines, also added new scheduled routes, including: - Round-trip route from Guangzhou to Chizhou to Shenyang (3 flights per week) - Round-trip route from Guangzhou to Hanzhong (3 flights per week) - Round-trip route from Guiyang to Changzhou (4 flights per week) - Round-trip route from Wuhan to Jiayuguan (3 flights per week) - Round-trip route from Wuhan to Changchun (4 flights per week) - Round-trip route from Zhengzhou to Chifeng (7 flights per week) - Round-trip route from Xishuangbanna to Hengyang to Nantong (3 flights per week) [3] Fleet Information - In October 2025, the company introduced 0 new aircraft and retired 1 aircraft [4] - As of October 31, 2025, the company operated 93 A320 series aircraft (including 27 A321 models, 22 A320neo models, and 14 A321neo models) and 10 Boeing 787 series aircraft [4] - Jiuyuan Airlines operated 26 Boeing 737 series aircraft [4]

Investment Rating - The report recommends a "Buy" rating for the aviation sector, highlighting strong supply logic and elastic demand, with specific recommendations for several airlines and global aircraft leasing companies [4][104][105]. Core Insights - The global aviation market is experiencing steady recovery, with passenger turnover (RPK) increasing by 4.8% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by international routes [4][7]. - The report emphasizes the ongoing constraints in the aircraft manufacturing supply chain, predicting that the trend of aging aircraft will continue for the next 5-10 years, leading to significant supply limitations [4][104]. - Airlines are expected to see substantial improvements in profitability as they approach a pivotal moment in the industry, with a notable increase in international passenger traffic anticipated [4][104]. Summary by Sections Global Aviation Market Overview - The global aviation market is stabilizing, with RPK growth of 4.8% and ASK growth of 4.7% in the first three quarters of 2025, resulting in an overall passenger load factor increase to 83.5% [4][7]. - The Asia-Pacific region leads in RPK growth at 7.7%, while North America shows minimal growth [4][13]. U.S. Aviation Market Tracking - In Q3 2025, U.S. airline ticket sales saw a rebound with domestic passenger volume up by 7.4% and average ticket prices increasing by 4.1% [4][43]. - The report notes a divergence in performance among major U.S. airlines, with Delta Airlines showing significant profit growth while American Airlines reported losses [4][61][69]. European Aviation Market Tracking - The European aviation market has shown steady recovery, with passenger volumes returning to pre-pandemic levels and ticket prices experiencing slight increases [4][74][83]. - Lufthansa reported a 4% increase in revenue for Q3 2025, driven by strong demand for leisure travel [4][83]. Asian Aviation Market Tracking - Major airports in Southeast Asia and Japan are experiencing continued growth, with passenger volumes surpassing pre-pandemic levels [4][88][94]. - The report highlights the strong recovery in passenger traffic at key transit airports, benefiting from robust demand [4][94]. Investment Analysis - The report suggests that the aviation sector is at a turning point, with airlines likely to experience a "golden era" of profitability due to increasing international travel and effective capacity management [4][104]. - Specific airline recommendations include China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Spring Airlines, among others, with a focus on companies showing continuous improvement in performance [4][104][105].

Macroeconomic Insights - M1 year-on-year decline attributed to weak credit performance from enterprises and households, with social financing growth continuing to decrease[3] - New policy financial tools are expected to support corporate loans, with the Ministry of Finance allocating 500 billion yuan to local governments to stabilize social financing in the last two months of the year[3] - The central bank has shifted focus from loan quantity targets to social financing and monetary indicators, indicating stable financial support for the real economy[3] Monetary Policy Outlook - Continued monetary easing is necessary to improve demand and price expectations, with room for further adjustments in mortgage rates and deposit rates[4] - As of September, the weighted average interest rate for new personal mortgages has only decreased by 3 basis points to 3.06%[4] Industry Developments - Haibo Shichuang and CATL signed a three-year agreement for no less than 200GWh of battery cell procurement, reflecting confidence in high growth for the energy storage sector[9] - Canadian company Artis signed a major contract for a 1.86GWh energy storage project, further solidifying its leading position in the North American market[10] Semiconductor Market Trends - NAND Flash demand is expected to rise significantly, driven by AI applications, with a 50% increase in prices for 512Gb TLC NAND wafers observed recently[20] - NOR Flash demand is also increasing, with manufacturers planning to raise prices by 30% due to heightened demand from AI servers[21] Financial Sector Analysis - As of October 2025, the total net asset value of public funds reached 36.02 trillion yuan, with a 2.26% month-on-month increase[29] - The market saw a net outflow of existing funds, with equity funds experiencing a 2.73% decrease in total shares[29] Consumer Behavior Insights - The CPI structure is changing, with service sector CPI showing a recovery trend while food CPI remains under pressure due to fluctuating pork prices[45] - The beverage and snack sectors are expected to benefit from improving consumer sentiment and demand, with recommendations for companies like Nongfu Spring and Three Squirrels[43]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" with a target price of 21.81 CNY [2][3]. Core Views - The report indicates that the company's profitability is expected to rebound despite short-term pressures from engine maintenance affecting fleet turnover in the first three quarters of 2025. The overall industry supply and demand are projected to improve, and the company's high-quality route network is anticipated to demonstrate significant profit elasticity [3][14]. Financial Summary - Total revenue is projected to grow from 20,096 million CNY in 2023 to 27,036 million CNY by 2027, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 10.6% [5]. - Net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to increase from 778 million CNY in 2023 to 2,641 million CNY in 2027, with a notable growth rate of 118.8% in 2023 and 32.3% in 2027 [5]. - Earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to rise from 0.36 CNY in 2023 to 1.21 CNY in 2027 [5]. - The return on equity (ROE) is expected to improve from 9.0% in 2023 to 20.0% in 2027 [5]. Market Data - The company's market capitalization is approximately 32,214 million CNY, with a 52-week stock price range of 12.17 to 15.28 CNY [6]. - The current stock price is 14.75 CNY, indicating a potential upside based on the target price [14]. Operational Insights - The company operates a fleet of 130 aircraft, with about 25% equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines, which are subject to maintenance issues affecting profitability [14]. - The introduction of the B787 wide-body aircraft is expected to enhance the company's international operations, with optimistic long-term prospects for profitability [14]. Comparative Analysis - The report includes a comparative valuation of similar airlines, indicating that the company maintains a competitive position within the industry [16][17].