Investment Chain - Non-ferrous metal prices have risen since February 2026, with fixed asset investment growth in December 2025 declining to -3.80%[1] - Real estate development investment in December 2025 saw a year-on-year decline of 17.20%[1] - Manufacturing fixed asset investment growth in December 2025 decreased to 0.60%[1] - Infrastructure investment growth in December 2025 fell to -1.48%[1] Consumption Chain - In December 2025, the nominal year-on-year growth rate of social consumption fell to 0.90%, with a cumulative decline of 3.70%[2] - The consumer confidence index in December 2025 dropped to 89.50[2] - In January 2026, automobile sales saw a year-on-year growth rate increase to -3.18%[2] - Home appliance retail sales in December 2025 experienced a year-on-year decline of 14.25%[2] Export Chain - In December 2025, exports to Japan and ASEAN saw a year-on-year growth increase, while exports to the US and EU declined[3] - The export growth rate for electronic products in December 2025 rose to 37.25%[3] - Textile export value in December 2025 decreased by 4.23% year-on-year[3] - Mechanical export value in December 2025 increased by 6.60% year-on-year[3] Price Chain - As of February 2026, the price of pork decreased to 12.75 yuan/kg[4] - WTI crude oil price increased to $65.63 per barrel on February 24, 2026[4] - PVC spot price rose to 4770 yuan/ton on February 24, 2026[4] - The average price of coal in Qinhuangdao increased in February 2026[4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the banking industry is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [2][7]. Core Insights - The total household debt in the U.S. reached $18.78 trillion by the end of 2025, with a delinquency rate of 4.81% [3]. - Mortgage balances stood at $13.17 trillion, growing by 4.5% year-on-year, accounting for 70.1% of total household debt [3][5]. - Credit card balances increased to $1.28 trillion, with a year-on-year growth of 5.5%, representing 6.8% of total debt [3][6]. - Auto loan balances reached $1.67 trillion, with a growth rate declining to 0.7%, the lowest since 2010, making up 8.9% of total debt [3][6]. - The overall delinquency rate for household debt increased significantly, with a 90+ days delinquency rate of 3.13%, reflecting a rise of 1.22 percentage points since the beginning of the year [3][13]. - The increase in delinquency rates is largely attributed to policy changes affecting student loans, which saw a return to high delinquency rates after a period of forbearance [13][14]. Summary by Sections Household Debt Overview - By the end of 2025, U.S. household debt totaled $18.78 trillion, with a year-to-date increase of approximately $0.74 trillion, reflecting a year-on-year growth rate of 4.1% [5]. - The mortgage balance is the largest component, while credit card and auto loan growth rates have slowed down significantly [6]. Delinquency Rates - The overall delinquency rate for household debt reached 4.81%, with significant increases in both overall and 90+ days delinquency rates [13]. - The delinquency rates for credit cards and auto loans are at their highest levels since 2012, indicating ongoing financial stress among borrowers [14]. Economic Implications - The current economic environment shows that U.S. residents have not over-leveraged themselves, largely due to tightened credit conditions from financial institutions [4]. - The disparity in mortgage and credit card trends reflects a "K-shaped" economic recovery, with lower-income groups facing greater repayment pressures [4][36]. - The report suggests that while mortgage delinquency rates may rise slightly, they are expected to remain manageable due to the high credit quality of mortgage borrowers [19][25].

Group 1: Amer Sports Performance - Amer Sports reported a 27% revenue growth for the fiscal year 2025, reaching $6.566 billion, with an adjusted net profit of $545 million, up from $236 million in 2024 [7][8] - The fourth quarter of 2025 saw a revenue increase of 28% to $2.101 billion, with an adjusted net profit of $176 million, compared to $90 million in Q4 2024 [8] - The management guidance for 2026 indicates a revenue growth of 16-18% at constant exchange rates, with an operating profit margin of 13.1-13.3% [8] Group 2: Silver Economy and Sports Industry - The aging population in China is creating significant opportunities in the silver economy, particularly in the sports industry and products catering to older adults [9][10] - The sports apparel market is projected to reach ¥437.7 billion by 2025, with outdoor trail running shoes expected to grow over 150% [9] - The demand for professional running shoes priced above ¥200 is anticipated to maintain double-digit growth, driven by increased health awareness among the elderly [9] Group 3: Lithium Industry Insights - The lithium market is experiencing tightening supply and low inventory levels, with global lithium demand expected to reach approximately 200,000 tons LCE in 2026 [12][14] - Domestic lithium supply is not yet at large-scale production, with potential disruptions in lithium mica supply and new mining regulations coming into effect in July 2025 [13] - The demand for lithium is being driven by both power and energy storage batteries, with a projected 50% year-on-year growth in energy storage battery shipments [13][14] Group 4: Chemical Industry Policy - Recent tax incentives for marine oil and gas exploration aim to enhance domestic energy security by reducing import costs for essential equipment [15][16] - The policy includes exemptions from import duties for equipment used in oil and gas exploration and a VAT rebate for qualifying imported natural gas [15][16] - These measures are expected to improve project internal rates of return and promote the development of deep-sea oil and gas fields [16] Group 5: Matrix Holdings - Matrix Holdings is positioned as a leading high-end interior design company, with a focus on space design and soft decoration [19] - The company anticipates a significant recovery in revenue and profit starting in 2025, with projected net profit growth of 72%-137% [19][20] - The introduction of an "AI+Design" platform is expected to enhance design efficiency and improve profit margins [20] Group 6: Anfu Technology - Anfu Technology, a leader in the small battery sector, is transitioning towards high-tech fields, including AI and semiconductor manufacturing [21][22] - The company controls 46% of Nanfu Battery, which has shown consistent revenue growth, with plans to acquire the remaining shares [22] - Strategic investments in next-generation optical chips are expected to open new growth avenues for the company [23]

Core Insights - The report emphasizes the synergy between policy support and seasonal demand, recommending investment in high-quality leading companies in the hotel and restaurant sectors [2][3] - The performance of leading restaurant and hotel stocks has been strong, driven by service consumption policy expectations and the Spring Festival consumption peak [11][12] Market Review - In January 2026, leading stocks in the A/H/U.S. markets for chain hotels and restaurants saw significant gains, with notable performers including Jiumaojiu, Guoquan, Alibaba-W, Junting Hotel, and Guming [11][12] - Jiumaojiu led the gains, with its core brand Taier showing a continued narrowing of same-store sales decline to -3% in Q4 2025, while Guoquan forecasted a robust growth in core operating profit for 2025, expected to be around 450-470 million yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 44.8-51.2% [2][11] Restaurant and Hotel Tracking - In December 2025, the overall restaurant revenue increased by 2.2% year-on-year, while revenue from above-limit restaurants decreased by 1.1% [14] - The CPI in December 2025 rose by 0.8% year-on-year, with service CPI increasing by 0.6%, indicating resilient growth [14] - For January 2026, the hotel industry saw a RevPAR increase of 30.7% year-on-year during the Spring Festival week, with occupancy rates (OCC) up by 8.1% and average daily rates (ADR) up by 13.5% [21] Restaurant Sector Insights - The tea beverage sector is expected to maintain single-digit year-on-year growth in January, supported by platform subsidies and product innovations [20] - The hot pot sector, particularly Haidilao, experienced a slight decline in same-store sales in January but is projected to see a recovery during the Spring Festival with an expected increase of over 5% [20] - Fast food chains like KFC and Pizza Hut are anticipated to maintain resilient growth, with expected single-digit increases in same-store sales [20] Hotel Sector Insights - The hotel sector's RevPAR showed resilient growth in January 2026, driven primarily by improvements in ADR, while occupancy rates remained stable [21][22] - Economic and mid-range hotels are performing similarly to the overall market, while high-end hotels are outperforming, although luxury hotels are showing weaker data [21][22] Investment Recommendations - The report maintains an "outperform" rating, suggesting a focus on leading service consumption companies in 2026, with key recommendations including Haidilao, Huazhu Group-S, Guming, Guoquan, Yum China, Atour, and others [3][12]

Group 1: Amer Sports Performance - Amer Sports reported a 27% year-on-year revenue growth for FY2025, reaching $6.566 billion, with an adjusted net profit of $545 million, up from $236 million in 2024 [7][8] - The fourth quarter of 2025 saw a revenue increase of 28% year-on-year to $2.101 billion, with an adjusted net profit of $176 million, compared to $90 million in Q4 2024 [8] - The management guidance for 2026 indicates a revenue growth of 16-18% at constant exchange rates, with an operating profit margin of 13.1-13.3% [8] Group 2: Silver Economy and Sports Industry - The aging population in China is creating significant opportunities in the silver economy, particularly in the sports industry and products catering to older adults [9][10] - The sports apparel market is projected to reach ¥437.7 billion by 2025, with outdoor trail running shoes expected to grow over 150% [9] - The demand for professional running shoes priced above ¥200 is anticipated to maintain double-digit growth, driven by increased health awareness among the elderly [9] Group 3: Lithium Industry Insights - The lithium market is experiencing tightening supply and low inventory levels, with global lithium demand expected to reach approximately 200,000 tons LCE in 2026 [12][14] - Domestic lithium supply is not yet at large-scale production levels, and there are potential disruptions in supply due to regulatory changes and production delays [13] - The anticipated demand from both power and energy storage batteries is expected to drive lithium prices upward, with projections suggesting prices may exceed ¥200,000 per ton in the near term [14] Group 4: Chemical Industry Policy Impact - Recent tax incentives for marine oil and gas exploration are aimed at reducing import costs for essential equipment, thereby enhancing domestic oil and gas supply capabilities [15][16] - The policy is expected to improve the internal rate of return for marine exploration projects and support the development of deep-sea oil fields [16] Group 5: Matrix Holdings Performance - Matrix Holdings is positioned as a leading high-end interior design company, with a significant recovery in profitability expected as the real estate market stabilizes [19][20] - The company anticipates a substantial increase in net profit for 2025, projected to be between ¥58 million and ¥80 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 72%-137% [19] - The introduction of an "AI + Design" platform is expected to enhance operational efficiency and profitability in the design process [20] Group 6: Anfu Technology's Strategic Shift - Anfu Technology has transitioned from retail to becoming a leader in the small battery sector through its acquisition of Nanfu Battery, which has shown consistent revenue growth [21][22] - The company plans to acquire the remaining shares of Nanfu Battery to enhance profitability further [22] - Anfu is also investing in high-tech sectors, including AI and semiconductor manufacturing, to diversify its business model [21][22]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the industry [2] Core Viewpoints - Optical Circuit Switch (OCS) technology enables direct switching of optical signals between fiber ports without optical-electrical-optical (O/E/O) conversion, significantly reducing latency and power consumption, with potential power savings of over 30% for AI computing clusters and data center interconnects [3][4][92] - The OCS market is expected to grow rapidly, with a projected market size exceeding $2.5 billion by 2029, driven by increasing demand from AI data centers and enhanced customer penetration [4][81] - The report highlights four main technology routes for OCS: MEMS, liquid crystal, piezoelectric, and silicon waveguide, with MEMS technology currently leading the market [4][14][92] Summary by Sections 1. OCS as a New Photonic Interconnect Technology - OCS technology allows for high bandwidth capabilities and low latency, making it suitable for modern data center demands [13] - The technology is transparent to rate and protocol, allowing for seamless upgrades without hardware replacement [13] - OCS can be incrementally deployed and expanded, reducing initial capital investment [13] 2. OCS Applications for AI Data Centers - Google has been at the forefront of developing ASIC chips, with the latest TPU generation utilizing OCS technology for enhanced interconnectivity [51][64] - The TPU architecture requires a significant number of ports, indicating a growing demand for OCS solutions [71] 3. OCS Industry Chain Company Layout - Various companies are positioned within the OCS industry chain, including Silex, Tengjing Technology, and Zhongji Xuchuang, each focusing on different aspects of OCS technology and components [83][84] - The report emphasizes the importance of collaboration between domestic manufacturers and leading global firms to capitalize on the OCS market growth [84] 4. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies within the OCS supply chain, particularly those with established partnerships with leading international firms, as they are likely to benefit from the industry's growth [4][90]

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating for the company [1]. Core Insights - The company has transformed from a retail business to a leader in the domestic small battery industry by acquiring a controlling stake in Nanfu Battery and divesting its original retail operations [3][15]. - Nanfu Battery is recognized for its high profit margins, strong return on equity (ROE), and robust cash flow, maintaining a leading market share in alkaline batteries for 32 consecutive years [6][47]. - The company is actively investing in high-tech sectors, including AI and semiconductor manufacturing, to establish a second growth curve alongside its core battery business [3][5]. Summary by Sections 1. Company Overview - The company, originally established in 1984, transitioned to focus on consumer batteries after acquiring a 51% stake in Yajing Technology in 2022, thus controlling Nanfu Battery [3][15]. - It primarily produces high-performance alkaline zinc-manganese batteries, with a significant market presence in various battery types [15]. 2. Control of Nanfu Battery - The company currently holds a 46% stake in Nanfu Battery and plans to acquire the remaining shares to enhance profitability [6]. - Nanfu Battery's revenue grew from 2.18 billion to 4.64 billion from 2016 to 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% [6][53]. 3. Strategic Investment in Yilaimi - The strategic investment in Yilaimi aims to position the company in the next-generation optical chip technology, potentially opening new growth avenues [5][6]. 4. Profit Forecast and Valuation - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at 4.82 billion, 5.31 billion, and 5.83 billion, with corresponding net profits of 235 million, 421 million, and 594 million [6]. - The stock's fair value range is estimated between 57.6 and 69.1 yuan, corresponding to a market capitalization of 14.85 billion to 17.81 billion [6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the pharmaceutical industry [2] Core Insights - 2025 saw a record high in innovative drug asset transactions among multinational pharmaceutical companies, with 142 cases and a total transaction value of $264.5 billion, marking new highs since 2015 [3][9] - Eli Lilly's revenue for 2025 increased by 44% year-on-year, driven by GLP-1 drugs, with Tirzepatide achieving $36.5 billion in sales [3][39] - Novo Nordisk's sales growth was impacted by increased competition in the weight loss drug market, with a projected revenue decline of 5% to 13% for 2026 [3][40] Summary by Sections 1. Innovative Drug Asset Transactions - In 2025, the number of innovative drug transactions reached 142, with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and collaborations at 36 and 106 respectively, both setting new records since 2015 [3][9] - The total transaction value was $264.5 billion, with M&A accounting for $106 billion and collaborations for $158.4 billion, also new highs since 2015 [3][9] 2. Performance Review of Pharmaceutical Companies - Eli Lilly's total revenue for 2025 was $65.2 billion, with a guidance for 2026 revenue between $80 billion and $83 billion, indicating a projected growth of 25% [3][39] - Novo Nordisk's total revenue for 2025 was 309.1 billion Danish Kroner, with a guidance for 2026 indicating a decline of 5% to 13% [3][40] - Other companies like AbbVie, AstraZeneca, and Roche reported single-digit growth, while JNJ and Gilead faced challenges due to patent expirations [3] 3. Factors Influencing M&A Decisions - Demand for acquisitions is driven by the need to address revenue gaps from expiring patents and declining R&D efficiency [3][19] - Financial capacity for M&A is supported by free cash flow after shareholder returns, allowing for smaller acquisitions [3][20] - Pricing considerations are crucial, as the valuation of innovative drug assets significantly impacts the internal rate of return (IRR) for acquisitions [3][21]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the pharmaceutical industry [2] Core Insights - 2025 saw a record high in innovative drug asset transactions among multinational pharmaceutical companies, with 142 cases and a total transaction value of $264.5 billion, marking new highs since 2015 [3][9] - Eli Lilly's revenue for 2025 increased by 44% year-on-year, driven by GLP-1 drugs, with Tirzepatide achieving $36.5 billion in sales [3][39] - Novo Nordisk's sales growth was impacted by increased competition in the weight loss drug market, with a projected revenue decline of 5% to 13% for 2026 [3][40] Summary by Sections 1. Innovative Drug Asset Transactions - In 2025, the number of innovative drug transactions reached 142, with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and collaborations at 36 and 106 respectively, both setting new records since 2015 [3][9] - The total transaction value was $264.5 billion, with M&A accounting for $106 billion and collaborations for $158.4 billion, also new highs since 2015 [3][9] 2. Performance Review of Pharmaceutical Companies - Eli Lilly's total revenue for 2025 was $65.2 billion, with a guidance of $80 billion to $83 billion for 2026, indicating a projected growth of 25% [3][39] - Novo Nordisk's revenue for 2025 was 309.1 billion Danish Krone, with a guidance for 2026 indicating a decline of 5% to 13% [3][40] - Other companies like AbbVie, AstraZeneca, and Roche reported single-digit growth, while JNJ and Gilead faced challenges due to patent expirations [3] 3. Factors Influencing M&A Decisions - Demand for acquisitions is driven by the need to address revenue gaps from expiring patents and declining R&D efficiency [3][19] - Financial capacity for M&A is supported by free cash flow after shareholder returns, allowing for smaller acquisitions [3][20] - Pricing considerations are crucial, as the valuation of innovative drug assets significantly impacts the internal rate of return (IRR) for acquisitions [3][21]

Core Insights - The report highlights a positive outlook for various industries in March 2026, driven by domestic demand policies and sector-specific growth opportunities [2][3] - Key stocks recommended across different sectors are expected to show significant profit growth and favorable valuations, indicating potential investment opportunities [2][3] Industry Summaries Social Services - China Oriental Education is positioned to benefit from the growth in new service consumption, with a projected net profit of 1.1 billion yuan in 2026, reflecting a 40% increase and a PE ratio of approximately 11 times [2][3] Construction - Yaxin Integration is expected to gain from significant investments in the cleanroom industry, with orders and performance not fully anticipated, particularly from major clients like Micron and TSMC [2][3] Non-Bank Financials - CITIC Securities is recommended as a leading brokerage benefiting from market recovery and favorable policy environments, with valuations not reflecting the improving profit trends [2][3] Agriculture - Youran Dairy, a leader in dairy farming, is set to benefit from rising beef and milk prices, with expectations of high earnings recovery due to favorable market conditions [2][3] Power Equipment and New Energy - Delijia is expanding its capacity in wind power gearbox projects, with a strong order backlog and projected profit growth of 55% in 2025 [2][3] - Sifang Co. is actively expanding its overseas presence and has secured multiple projects, with a focus on cutting-edge technologies like solid-state transformers [2][3] Automotive - Xingyu Co. is positioned in a high-growth segment of automotive lighting, with a focus on smart products and expanding its global customer base, projecting revenues of 16 billion yuan in 2025 [2][3] Home Appliances - Haier Smart Home is benefiting from domestic policies promoting appliance upgrades and is enhancing operational efficiency through digital transformation, with a stable increase in market share [2][3] Basic Chemicals - Chuanheng Co. is expected to increase its phosphate mining capacity significantly by 2028, with a strong dividend payout history and high-quality product offerings [2][3] Military Industry - Lianchuang Optoelectronics is experiencing substantial growth in laser products and is entering the commercial space launch market, indicating a broad market potential [2][3]