EASPRING(SZ:300073) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-05-23 08:40Core Viewpoint - The company reported a revenue of 1.908 billion yuan for Q1 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 25.8% but a quarter-on-quarter decline of 7.7%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 111 million yuan, showing a slight year-on-year increase of 0.22% and a significant quarter-on-quarter growth. However, the non-recurring net profit decreased by 36.13% year-on-year but turned profitable quarter-on-quarter [1][2]. Financial Performance - The gross margin for Q1 2025 was 10.93%, which represents a year-on-year decline of 3.96 percentage points but an increase of 0.57 percentage points quarter-on-quarter [2]. - The company's inventory at the end of Q1 2025 reached 1.366 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 47.4% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 28.9% [3]. - The operating net cash flow for Q1 2025 was 361 million yuan, turning positive year-on-year but decreasing by 19.0% quarter-on-quarter [4]. Business Outlook - For 2025, the company expects continued rapid growth in ternary cathode products, driven by increased orders from overseas clients such as SK and LG. The iron-lithium business is also anticipated to grow positively as domestic and international energy storage clients ramp up [4]. - The company forecasts a net profit attributable to shareholders of 500 million yuan for 2025, supported by the expected growth in overseas customer orders and rising metal prices [4].