Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating to several companies, including Pop Mart, Anta Sports, Huazhu Group, Li Ning, Miniso, and others, with target prices ranging from 6.99 to 354.00 [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights the enhanced subsidized interest policy for personal consumption loans, which has been extended until the end of 2026, including support for credit card installment payments and the removal of certain limits on subsidy amounts [2]. - Pop Mart's new PUCKY series has gained significant popularity, being referred to as the "electronic wooden fish" due to its unique design and emotional stress-relief features [3]. - Weekly performance shows TCL Electronics (+24.8%), Pop Mart (+23.0%), and others leading the market, while companies like Ecovacs (-1.2%) and Haier Smart Home (-2.2%) lag behind [5][9]. Company Summaries - **Pop Mart**: Recently launched the PUCKY series, which quickly sold out and is now being resold at a premium on secondary markets [3]. The company also repurchased 1.9 million shares [7]. - **TCL Electronics**: Established a joint venture with Sony to take over Sony's home entertainment business, reflecting strategic growth initiatives [8]. - **Huazhu Group**: Engaged in strategic partnerships and is expected to benefit from the ongoing trends in the hospitality sector [4]. - **Li Ning**: Continues to perform well in the market, maintaining a positive outlook with an "Outperform" rating [1]. Industry Dynamics - The report notes significant strategic partnerships, such as Saint Bella's collaboration with Yunji Technology to explore AI and robotics in home care [15]. - The IPO of Busy Ming was oversubscribed by over 1,500 times, indicating strong market interest [10]. - Regulatory developments include the State Council's solicitation of opinions on national standards for pre-made dishes, which could impact the food and beverage sector [10].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Overweight" rating to the home appliance industry [4]. Core Insights - The report highlights a slight decline in fund holdings in the home appliance sector, with a 2.6% allocation in actively managed equity funds for Q4 2025, down 0.2 percentage points from Q3 [2][4]. - December retail sales for home appliances showed a year-on-year decline of 18.7%, indicating ongoing pressure despite a high base in the previous year [2][4]. - The European Union has mandated registration for imports of robotic lawn mowers from China, with potential anti-dumping duties estimated between 21.4% and 57.4% [2][4]. Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that national subsidies are expected to transition smoothly, and leading companies in both black and white appliances are recommended for their stable operations and high dividends, including Midea Group (13.1X PE), Haier Smart Home (11.4X), TCL Electronics (12.7X), and Hisense Visual (12.7X) [4]. - It emphasizes the core drivers of smart home appliances' overseas expansion, recommending leading robotic vacuum manufacturers Roborock (20.3X) and Ecovacs (22.5X) [4]. - Companies with stable performance and upward potential include Ninebot (19.9X), Anfu Technology (56.8X), Hailong Cold Chain (15.9X), and Beiding Co. (35.3X) [4]. - The report also notes that home appliance companies are diversifying into new areas, recommending Rongtai Health (21.3X) and Wanlong Magnetic Plastic (21.9X) [4]. Market Data - In December 2025, the production of home air conditioners was 14.782 million units, down 18.7% year-on-year, with domestic sales at 5.397 million units, down 26.7% [2][4]. - The total domestic sales for the year reached 10.521 million units, a slight increase of 0.7% year-on-year, while total exports were 9.318 million units, down 3.4% [2][4]. - The overall retail sales for home appliances in December 2025 amounted to 97.1 billion yuan, with a cumulative annual total of 1,169.5 billion yuan, reflecting an 11.0% year-on-year increase [2][4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the home appliance industry, particularly on leading companies in the white and black goods sectors, highlighting their low valuations, high dividends, and stable growth potential [2][3]. Core Insights - The report identifies three main investment themes: 1. **Dividend and Growth**: Leading companies in the white and black goods sectors are characterized by low valuations, high dividends, and stable growth, providing a high safety margin and significant price elasticity. The impact of the trade-in policy is expected to continue positively into 2026 [2][3]. 2. **Technological Transition**: Key upstream component manufacturers are diversifying into emerging technology sectors such as robotics, data center temperature control, and semiconductors, seeking cross-industry transformation [2][3]. 3. **Market Demand**: Both domestic and international markets show promising demand, with established companies expanding production bases globally to mitigate trade fluctuations and capture growth in emerging markets [2][3]. Sales Data Summary - **Air Conditioning**: In December 2025, online retail sales volume was 720,000 units, a year-on-year decrease of 38.5%, while offline sales volume was 162,000 units, down 42.9%. The average online retail price decreased by 4.2% to 2,981 yuan per unit, and the offline average price fell by 20.1% to 3,801 yuan per unit [2][3][35]. - **Kitchen Appliances**: - **Range Hoods**: Online sales volume was 443,000 units, down 16.8%, while offline sales were 57,000 units, down 32.1%. The online average price increased by 14.4% to 1,739 yuan per unit, while the offline average price decreased by 14.4% to 3,813 yuan per unit [3][41]. - **Dishwashers**: Online sales volume was 49,000 units, down 10.2%, and offline sales were 5,000 units, down 44.2%. The online average price decreased by 1.1% to 4,245 yuan per unit, while the offline average price increased by 1.4% to 7,990 yuan per unit [3][41]. Company Updates - **Yitian Intelligent**: Forecasts a net loss of 186 to 152 million yuan for 2025, compared to a profit of 26.54 million yuan in 2024 [5][11]. - **Roborock Technology**: Launched new products including the G30S Pro and P20 Ultra, featuring advanced cleaning technologies and high efficiency [5][12]. - **Stock Performance**: The home appliance sector outperformed the CSI 300 index, with notable gains from companies like Aojiahua (10.1%) and Hisense Visual (5.7%) [5][6][8]. Macro Economic Environment - As of January 23, 2026, the USD to RMB exchange rate was 6.9929, reflecting a decrease of 0.51% since the beginning of the year [46][48]. - In December 2025, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 45,135.90 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.86% [48][49].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the home appliance industry [4]. Core Insights - The report highlights a slight decline in fund holdings in the home appliance sector, with a 2.6% allocation in actively managed equity funds for Q4 2025, down 0.2 percentage points from Q3 [2][4]. - The report notes that the production of household air conditioners in December 2025 was 14.782 million units, a year-on-year decrease of 18.7%, with domestic sales down 26.7% and exports down 13.2% [2][4]. - The report mentions that the EU has mandated registration for imports of robotic lawn mowers from China, with potential anti-dumping duties estimated between 21.4% and 57.4% [2][4]. Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that national subsidies are expected to transition smoothly, and recommends several companies for investment based on their stable operations and high dividends, including Midea Group (13.1X), Haier Smart Home (11.4X), TCL Electronics (12.7X), and Hisense Visual (12.7X) [4]. - It highlights the core drivers for smart home appliances' overseas expansion, recommending leading robotic vacuum companies Roborock (20.3X) and Ecovacs (22.5X) [4]. - The report also recommends companies with stable performance and upward potential, such as Ninebot (19.9X), Anfu Technology (56.8X), Hailong Cold Chain (15.9X), and Beiding Co. (35.3X) [4]. - Additionally, it points out companies expanding into new business lines, recommending Rongtai Health (21.3X) and Wanlong Magnetic Plastic (21.9X) [4]. Market Data - The report provides data on the top five holdings in the home appliance sector, with Midea Group valued at 19.9 billion, Haier Smart Home at 6 billion, and others showing varying changes in market value [4]. - It notes that the overall retail sales of home appliances in December 2025 were 97.1 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 18.7% [2][4]. - The report indicates that the total domestic sales volume for the air conditioning industry in 2025 was 10.521 million units, a slight increase of 0.7% year-on-year, while total exports were 9.318 million units, down 3.4% [2][4].

Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Stone Technology has received preliminary approval from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for its H-share listing, pending final approval, which could make it the first company in the "robot vacuum" sector to be listed in Hong Kong [2] - The market reaction to this news has been notably tepid, indicating a sense of disappointment or melancholy regarding the company's prospects [2] - In June 2021, Stone Technology's stock price peaked at 1494.99 yuan per share, with its market capitalization approaching 100 billion yuan, making it the second-largest "robot vacuum" company in the A-share market after Moutai [2]

Market Performance - The small home appliance sector increased by 0.65% on January 23, with ST Dehao leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4136.16, up 0.33%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14439.66, up 0.79% [1] Stock Performance - ST Dehao (002005) closed at 3.14, up 5.02% with a trading volume of 347,600 shares and a transaction value of 108 million yuan [1] - Other notable performers include: - Beiyikang (6610Z6) at 46.52, up 2.65% [1] - Kaineng Health (300272) at 7.98, up 2.31% [1] - Dechang Co. (605555) at 19.16, up 2.30% [1] - Joyoung (002242) at 10.90, up 1.68% [1] Capital Flow - The small home appliance sector experienced a net outflow of 45.04 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 82.44 million yuan [2] - The overall capital flow indicates a mixed sentiment among different investor types [2] Individual Stock Capital Flow - Lek Electric (603355) had a net inflow of 23.46 million yuan from institutional investors but a net outflow of 10.31 million yuan from retail investors [3] - ST Dehao (002005) saw a net inflow of 19.80 million yuan from institutional investors, with retail investors also showing a net outflow [3] - Other stocks like Dechang Co. (605555) and Kaineng Health (300272) also reflected similar trends in capital flow [3]

Group 1 - The small home appliance sector experienced a decline of 0.29% on January 22, with Stone Technology leading the drop [1][3] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4122.58, up 0.14%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14327.05, up 0.5% [1] - Major stocks in the small home appliance sector showed mixed performance, with notable gainers including Fuhua Co. (+2.37%) and Lek Electric (+2.35%) [1] Group 2 - The small home appliance sector saw a net outflow of 129 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors had a net inflow of 65.86 million yuan [3][4] - The top stock by net inflow from retail investors was Delmar, with a net inflow of 294.08 million yuan, indicating strong retail interest [4] - The overall trading volume in the small home appliance sector was significant, with Fuhua Co. and Lek Electric leading in transaction amounts [1][3]

Core Insights - The smart device industry is experiencing significant growth driven by increasing consumer demand and advancements in technology, with the market size in China projected to grow from 5,133 billion yuan in 2018 to 17,157 billion yuan by 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.28% [1][14][15] - The industry is categorized into three main segments: smart home, smart wearables, and smart mobility, each with distinct applications and market dynamics [3][16][17] Industry Overview - Smart devices integrate hardware, software, and internet technologies, enabling them to perform tasks such as data collection and self-optimization [1][14] - The market is expected to reach 20,979 billion yuan by 2025, indicating continued growth and innovation in the sector [1][14] Industry Development Stages - The smart device industry in China has evolved through three phases: the initial stage (1990s to early 2000s), the development stage (2000 to 2015), and the explosive growth stage (2015 to present), with significant technological advancements and market expansion occurring in the latter two phases [6][8] Industry Policies - The Chinese government has implemented various policies to support the smart device industry, including initiatives to promote digital transformation and the development of smart products across multiple sectors [8][9] Industry Value Chain - The smart device industry value chain consists of upstream raw materials, hardware, and software systems; midstream manufacturing; and downstream applications in sectors such as healthcare, education, and transportation [10][11] Market Segmentation - The smart home market is characterized by diverse competition among traditional appliance manufacturers and tech companies, with a focus on integrated solutions and consumer experience [15] - The smart wearable segment includes products like smart glasses and smartwatches, with significant growth potential driven by consumer acceptance and technological advancements [16][17] - The smart mobility sector, particularly smart cars, is rapidly expanding, with the market size projected to grow from 777 billion yuan in 2020 to 2,152 billion yuan by 2024, reflecting a CAGR of 29% [17][18] Competitive Landscape - The smart device industry is marked by an ecosystem of competition, with leading companies leveraging core technologies and brand advantages to create comprehensive solutions across various applications [18][19] Future Trends - The industry is expected to see innovations in human-computer interaction, moving towards more natural and multi-modal interfaces [21] - There will be a shift from single-product intelligence to integrated scene intelligence, enhancing cross-device collaboration and user experience [22] - Smart devices will increasingly focus on personalized health management, evolving into digital health assistants capable of providing tailored recommendations [24]

Market Performance - The small home appliance sector increased by 0.5% compared to the previous trading day, with Lek Electric leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4116.94, up 0.08%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14255.12, up 0.7% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Lek Electric (603355) closed at 36.60, up 4.30%, with a trading volume of 52,700 shares and a transaction value of 190 million [1] - Other notable performers include: - Fuhua Co. (603219) at 18.15, up 2.60% [1] - Hongzhi Technology (920926) at 17.98, up 1.87% [1] - Liren Technology (001259) at 32.41, up 1.34% [1] - Xiaoneng Electric (002959) at 45.18, up 1.21% [1] - Ecovacs (603486) at 83.39, up 1.01% [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The small home appliance sector experienced a net outflow of 29.33 million from institutional investors and 43.37 million from retail investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 72.71 million [2] - Notable capital flows for specific stocks include: - Stone Technology (688169) had a net inflow of 24.03 million from institutional investors [3] - Lek Electric (603355) saw a net inflow of 19.94 million from institutional investors [3] - Fuhua Co. (603219) had a net inflow of 11.04 million from institutional investors [3]

Group 1: AI Model Developments - DeepSeek's new model "MODEL1" is reported to be an efficient inference model with lower memory usage, suitable for edge devices and cost-sensitive scenarios, and optimized for long sequence tasks [1] - DeepSeek is expected to launch its next-generation flagship AI model, DeepSeek V4, during the Lunar New Year in mid-February, which is anticipated to significantly enhance code capabilities and potentially surpass leading products like GPT and Claude [1][2] Group 2: AI Industry Growth in China - China's intelligent computing power has reached 1590 EFLOPS, with a rapid emergence of high-quality industry data sets, positioning domestic large models to lead the global open-source ecosystem [3] - By 2025, the number of AI companies in China is projected to exceed 6000, with the core industry scale expected to surpass 1.2 trillion RMB [3] Group 3: AI Sector Investment Insights - The AI industry can be divided into three main segments: foundational layer (hardware computing power), technical layer (large models and algorithm frameworks), and application layer (vertical solutions across industries) [4] - The technical layer is expected to see significant demand and policy support, particularly in semiconductor fields, driven by capital expenditure from the foundational layer and domestic substitution strategies [5] Group 4: Market Performance and Trends - The AI application sector has become a primary focus for investment at the start of 2026, with a year-to-date increase of 19%, leading the A-share market [7] - The CES 2026 event provided insights into the future direction of AI applications, with hardware increasingly penetrating daily life through various forms, including smart glasses and wearable devices [7]