Core Insights - 吉祥航空's stock price increased by 2.06% on October 20, reaching 14.39 CNY per share, with a total market capitalization of 31.428 billion CNY [1] - The company has seen a year-to-date stock price increase of 5.79%, with notable gains of 8.85% over the last five trading days and 10.27% over the last twenty days [1] Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, 吉祥航空 reported a revenue of 11.067 billion CNY, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 1.02%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 505 million CNY, up by 3.29% [2] - Cumulative cash dividends since the company's A-share listing amount to 2.35 billion CNY, with 565 million CNY distributed over the last three years [3] Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2025, 吉祥航空 had 23,700 shareholders, a decrease of 2.13% from the previous period, with an average of 92,640 circulating shares per shareholder, an increase of 2.17% [2] - The top ten circulating shareholders include notable funds, with significant changes in holdings, such as 兴全商业模式混合(LOF)A reducing its stake by 1.4192 million shares [3]

Core Viewpoint - The report from Zhongtai Securities indicates a downward trend in the total flight schedule volume for domestic airlines in the 2025 winter-spring season, both year-on-year and month-on-month, suggesting a potential for price recovery due to supply constraints and high load factors [1][2]. Group 1: Seasonal Overview - The total flight schedule volume for domestic airlines in the 2025 winter-spring season shows a year-on-year decrease of 2% and a month-on-month decrease of 3%, while still being 15% higher than the 2019 winter-spring season [2]. - International flight schedule volume has limited growth, with a 2% increase compared to the 2024 winter-spring season, reaching 75% of the 2019 levels [2]. - The planned schedule volume for domestic airlines in Asia, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, North America, and Africa has recovered to 79%, 126%, 81%, 171%, 26%, and 267% of the 2019 levels, respectively [2]. Group 2: Domestic Route Dynamics - The overall flight schedule volume is declining, with only five-tier cities showing significant growth, which increased by 4.6% [3]. - The Civil Aviation Administration has limited the release of flight slots in first-tier cities, leading to stable schedule volumes in these areas [3]. - Airlines are likely reducing schedules in less profitable lower-tier cities while increasing flights in five-tier cities, particularly in Xinjiang due to favorable subsidy policies [3][4]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Major airlines are reducing their presence in lower-tier markets, which may enhance their revenue quality; for instance, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines have decreased their schedule volumes in lower-tier cities by 3%, 5%, and 4%, respectively [5]. - The proportion of core city flight schedules for major airlines is significant, with Air China at 82%, China Eastern at 80%, and Spring Airlines at 74% [5]. - Huaxia Airlines is increasing its schedule volume by 5.2%, primarily in second and five-tier cities, benefiting from recovery in capacity and subsidies [6]. Group 4: Strategic Investments - Spring Airlines and Hainan Airlines are focusing on increasing their flight schedules in second to five-tier cities, with Spring Airlines showing growth rates of 6.27% to 31.46% across various city tiers [7]. - Hainan Airlines is also increasing its flight schedules in first, second, and five-tier cities, indicating a dual benefit from demand and subsidy policies [7].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the transportation industry [8] Core Insights - The travel chain is experiencing a recovery in demand, with ticket prices showing a positive trend and a clear inflection point in revenue [2][5] - The shipping sector is witnessing a seasonal surge in freight rates due to peak season and geopolitical factors [6] - The logistics sector is seeing a year-on-year increase in unit prices for major express delivery companies, with a second round of price hikes initiated [6] Summary by Sections Aviation - Demand recovery is evident, with business travel gradually increasing since September, leading to improved revenue margins. The industry is expected to benefit from a tightening supply side and lower fuel costs, resulting in a resonance of income and costs [5][17] - The introduction of new aircraft is expected to remain slow in 2025, with engine maintenance squeezing capacity. The industry is projected to reach historical highs in capacity utilization [5][17] Shipping - Oil shipping rates are on the rise, with the average VLCC-TCE increasing by 8.7% to $86,000 per day. Geopolitical events and OPEC+ production increases are expected to support the oil shipping market [6][22] - The SCFI index for foreign trade shipping has risen by 12.9% to 1,310 points, driven by increased demand and tariff adjustments [6][22] - The BDI index for bulk shipping has increased by 6.9% to 2,069 points, supported by stable overseas mining shipments [6][22] Logistics - The express delivery sector is seeing a year-on-year increase in unit prices, with a second round of price hikes underway. The overall performance of the sector is expected to improve in Q4 and next year [6][36] - The average daily collection volume for postal express services has decreased by 0.7% year-on-year, indicating seasonal effects and price adjustments [6][36]

Core Viewpoint - The stock price of Juneyao Airlines has increased by 3.75% to 14.1 yuan as of October 17, 2025, with a total market capitalization of 30.794 billion yuan, ranking 7th in the aviation sector and 590th in the A-share market [1] Group 1: Company Performance - In September 2025, Juneyao Airlines' available seat kilometers (ASK) increased by 1.91% year-on-year, with domestic, international, and regional routes changing by -5.57%, 25.43%, and -31.79% respectively [2] - The passenger turnover (RPK) rose by 4.85% year-on-year, with domestic, international, and regional routes changing by -3.84%, 37.10%, and -24.94% respectively [2] - The passenger load factor improved by 2.42 percentage points to 86.07% [3] - The available ton kilometers (ATK) reached 56,867.93 million ton-kilometers, a year-on-year increase of 5.53% [2] - The revenue ton kilometers (RTK) amounted to 39,485.14 million ton-kilometers, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.86% [2] - Cargo and mail transport volume increased by 14.60% year-on-year [2] Group 2: Fleet Information - As of the end of September, Juneyao Airlines operated a total of 130 aircraft, including 93 A320 series and 10 Boeing 787 series planes, with its subsidiary, Juneyao Airlines, operating 27 Boeing 737 series aircraft [2][3]

Core Viewpoint - The airline industry is experiencing a low growth rate in domestic capacity while focusing on increasing international routes, leading to a tight supply situation and high passenger load factors [1][2][5]. Supply and Demand - Domestic airline capacity growth is below 3%, with a significant focus on international routes, resulting in a tight supply [1][2]. - Passenger load factors remain high, with improvements compared to both the previous year and 2019, particularly in domestic routes [1][3]. - Domestic turnover volume has shown steady growth, while international turnover volume has significantly increased, nearly returning to 2019 levels [1][5]. Pricing - During the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, the industry saw a positive year-on-year change in ticket prices, with October prices continuing to show strength [2][3]. - The average domestic ticket price from the beginning of 2025 until mid-October was 861 yuan, down 7.9% year-on-year, while the average ticket price during the holiday period was 942 yuan, down 1.5% year-on-year [3]. - Recent weeks have shown a trend of increasing ticket prices, with a 4.9% year-on-year increase in the latest week [3]. Fuel and Exchange Rates - The average price of aviation fuel in October was 5572 yuan per ton, a slight decrease of 0.1% year-on-year [4]. - The Chinese yuan has appreciated against the US dollar since the beginning of 2025, which may impact operational costs for airlines [4]. Fleet Expansion - In September, Air China had the highest net increase in aircraft, adding 5 planes, while other airlines also showed varying levels of fleet growth [6][7]. - From January to September 2025, several airlines, including Spring Airlines, showed positive growth in domestic capacity, with Spring Airlines leading at a 6.4% increase [5][7]. Investment Focus - Investors are advised to pay attention to key airlines such as China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Spring Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines for potential investment opportunities [8].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [6] Core Insights - The overall passenger load factor in September remained high, with significant year-on-year improvements in international routes [1][4] - Domestic capacity growth was modest at approximately 2.2% year-on-year, while there was a notable decrease of about 15.7% compared to August [2][16] - The implementation of the self-discipline convention by the China Air Transport Association is expected to help stabilize the market and improve profitability [5] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The passenger load factor for listed airlines increased by approximately 2.1 percentage points year-on-year, while it decreased by 1.0 percentage point compared to August [3][34] - Eastern Airlines showed the most aggressive improvement in load factor, with a year-on-year increase of 3.3% in September [48] 2. Domestic Route Capacity - Domestic airlines maintained a low growth rate in capacity, with a year-on-year increase of about 2.2% and a month-on-month decrease of approximately 15.7% [2][16] - The competitive landscape is shifting towards lower price segments, necessitating cost efficiency improvements for airlines [2][18] 3. Domestic Route Load Factor - The overall load factor for domestic routes remained high, with a year-on-year increase of about 2.1 percentage points [34][42] - Major airlines like Eastern Airlines and Air China reported significant year-on-year load factor improvements of 3.3% and 3.0%, respectively [48][39] 4. International Route Capacity - International route capacity for listed airlines increased by approximately 9.4% year-on-year, while it decreased by about 9.5% compared to August [4][54] - The load factor for international routes improved by approximately 3.5 percentage points year-on-year, indicating a strong recovery compared to last year [4][60] 5. Airport Throughput - Major airports such as Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen reported year-on-year growth in international passenger throughput of 19%, 13%, and 15%, respectively [68][74] - Overall, international passenger throughput growth rates are stabilizing as the industry moves into the latter half of the year [68][72]

Core Insights - The aviation and airport sector experienced a slight increase of 0.17% on October 17, with Xiamen Airport leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3839.76, down 1.95%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12688.94, down 3.04% [1] Stock Performance - Xiamen Airport (600897) closed at 15.33, up 4.93% with a trading volume of 140,100 shares and a turnover of 211 million yuan [1] - Other notable performers include: - 吉祥航空 (603885) at 14.10, up 3.30% [1] - 中国国航 (601111) at 8.46, up 1.32% [1] - 中国东航 (600115) at 4.48, up 0.67% [1] - Conversely, 深圳机场 (000089) closed at 7.10, down 0.42% [1] Capital Flow - The aviation and airport sector saw a net inflow of 175 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 195 million yuan [2] - The detailed capital flow for key stocks includes: - 中国国航 (601111) with a net inflow of 14.4 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - 吉祥航空 (603885) with a net inflow of 64.3 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - 海航控股 (600221) had a net outflow of 54.3 million yuan from retail investors [3]

Core Insights - The aviation industry is experiencing a steady increase in flight execution volume and passenger load factors, indicating a recovery in demand and potential for profitability improvement [1][2][5] Flight Volume and Passenger Load Factors - As of October 14, 2025, the daily flight execution volume in civil aviation is 15,539 flights, a 3.73% increase from 14,980 flights in the same period of 2024 [1][2] - Passenger load factors for July to September 2025 are 84.5%, 87.5%, and 85.8%, all exceeding the levels from the same period in 2019 [1][2] - The average passenger load factor for the three major airlines in September 2025 is 85.7%, up 5 percentage points from 2019 [2] Ticket Price Recovery - The average domestic economy class ticket price in September 2025 is 697 yuan, a 0.6% increase year-on-year, and a recovery from a 5% decrease compared to September 2019 [2] - During the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, the average domestic economy class ticket price is 849 yuan, reflecting a 0.3% increase year-on-year and a recovery from a 1.4% decrease compared to the same holiday in 2019 [2] International and Domestic Flight Growth - The average daily execution volume of international flights and flights to Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan is 2,154 flights, a significant increase of 16.70% year-on-year [3] - Domestic flight execution volume averages 13,885 flights per day, a 1.91% increase year-on-year [3] - By June 2025, international flight volumes have recovered to 88% of the levels seen in the same period of 2019 [3] Supply Constraints and Future Outlook - Global aircraft manufacturers are facing significant supply chain disruptions, leading to a slowdown in aircraft deliveries, with Boeing and Airbus expected to deliver 348 and 766 aircraft in 2024, respectively [4] - The expansion of aviation capacity is expected to remain constrained due to regulatory challenges and the aging fleet [4] Oil Price Trends and Competitive Landscape - International oil prices have been on a downward trend in 2025, which is beneficial for airline profitability due to reduced fuel costs [5] - The "anti-involution" policy initiated in June 2025 aims to address the issue of continuously declining ticket prices, with expectations for price recovery in the aviation sector [5] Investment Recommendations - The combination of low supply growth, recovering demand, and decreasing oil prices suggests a favorable environment for ticket price recovery and airline profitability [6] - Continuous monitoring of demand recovery, particularly in business travel and international flight resumption, is advised [6] - Recommended stocks for investment include Huaxia Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and Spring Airlines [6]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the airline transportation industry is "Positive" [2]. Core Viewpoints - The industry has maintained a high passenger load factor since the beginning of 2025, with domestic airlines focusing on low growth in capacity while increasing investment in international routes. The supply remains tight with a net fleet growth rate below 3%. The passenger load factor has improved year-on-year and compared to the same period in 2019, particularly in domestic routes. Domestic turnover has shown steady growth, while international turnover has significantly recovered to 2019 levels. Ticket prices have turned positive during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, with demand remaining robust. The fourth quarter is expected to see improvements in year-on-year comparisons due to a low base from the previous year, which will support the recovery of unit revenue for airlines [12][13][36]. Summary by Sections Investment Suggestions - The report suggests focusing on airlines such as China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Spring Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines due to the expected recovery in unit revenue and profitability [13][36]. Passenger Load Factor and Ticket Prices - The passenger load factor remains high, with the industry achieving a load factor of 87.5% in August 2025, up 0.6 percentage points year-on-year and 0.9 percentage points compared to 2019. Domestic turnover increased by 3.5% year-on-year, while international and regional routes have recovered to 100.4% of 2019 levels [15][19]. - Ticket prices have shown a positive trend, with the average domestic ticket price reaching 942 RMB during the National Day holiday, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of only 1.5%. The average ticket price for early October 2025 was up 2.2% year-on-year [4][23]. Oil Prices and Exchange Rates - The average aviation fuel price in October 2025 was 5572 RMB per ton, a slight decrease of 0.1% year-on-year. The Brent crude oil price has also decreased, with an average of 64.25 USD per barrel in October, down 16.7% year-on-year. The Chinese Yuan has appreciated against the US Dollar, with the exchange rate at 7.0968 RMB per USD as of October 16, 2025 [5][36][40]. Airline Operations and Fleet Growth - Airlines have continued to invest in international capacity, with domestic and international passenger load factors remaining high. In September 2025, the domestic load factor for major airlines showed significant year-on-year increases, with China Eastern Airlines leading with a 3.4 percentage point increase compared to 2019 [41][44]. - In terms of fleet growth, Air China had the highest net increase in aircraft in September 2025, adding 5 aircraft, while other airlines also showed modest growth [6][41].

Core Viewpoint - The aviation industry is experiencing a tightening supply-demand structure during the off-peak season, leading to an increase in ticket prices, driven by a recovery in domestic travel demand and improved supply dynamics [1][3][4]. Group 1: Demand and Pricing - Domestic business travel passenger volume has been steadily increasing since June, contributing to overall industry demand growth and higher ticket prices, as business travelers are less price-sensitive and often choose premium seating [2]. - Since the "Eleventh" holiday, domestic ticket prices have shown a year-on-year increase, reversing the decline seen in the first three quarters of the year, indicating a sustainable upward trend in pricing due to improved supply-demand conditions [1][4]. Group 2: Supply Dynamics - In September, as the aviation industry enters the off-peak season, airlines are grounding more aircraft for maintenance or reducing flight schedules, while travel volume continues to grow year-on-year, resulting in a tighter supply-demand balance [1][3]. - The industry is adjusting its strategies in response to market changes, focusing on revenue management to avoid excessive price competition, particularly among the three major airlines [4]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The industry supply-demand structure is expected to continue optimizing over the next few years, with an average annual growth rate of 3% in supply (ASK) projected from 2026 to 2028, while demand (RPK) is anticipated to maintain a growth rate of over 5% due to increasing travel population and economic recovery [5]. Group 4: Recommended Stocks - The company recommends China Eastern Airlines (00670) for H-shares and suggests Huaxia Airlines (002928.SZ), Juneyao Airlines (603885.SH), and Spring Airlines (601021.SH) for A-shares [6].