Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-04-29 02:44Core Viewpoint - The company reported a slight increase in revenue for Q1 2025, but a significant decline in net profit, attributed to lower electricity prices and increased expenses [1][2]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 20.028 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.41% [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 3.026 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 16.07% [1]. - The net profit excluding non-recurring items was 2.928 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 15.94% [1]. Operational Highlights - The total power generation from nuclear units managed by the company was approximately 60.174 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 9.25% [1]. - The total grid-connected power was about 56.689 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 9.41% [1]. - The increase in power generation was primarily due to reduced maintenance downtime compared to the same period in 2024 [1]. Market Conditions - Revenue growth was impacted by a decline in electricity prices, with the average transaction price in Guangdong province for the 2025 electricity year being 0.392 yuan/kWh, down over 0.07 yuan from 2024 [1]. - The company’s R&D expenses rose to 0.292 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 158.45%, mainly due to differences in R&D progress [2]. Future Growth Prospects - The company has 16 nuclear units under construction, with steady progress and approvals for new units expected to support long-term growth [2]. - The Taishan 3 and 4 units, along with the Fangchenggang 5 and 6 units, have received approval from the State Council, all utilizing Hualong One nuclear technology [2]. - Profit forecasts for 2025-2027 estimate net profits of 10.8 billion, 11.2 billion, and 12.1 billion yuan, with year-on-year changes of +0.30%, +3.60%, and +7.28% respectively [2].