巨星科技(002444)：关税影响边际减弱 降息背景下需求向好

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the new round of China-US tariff negotiations is expected to marginally reduce tariff impacts, with trade agreements likely to be established following the upcoming talks in July 2025 [1] - Recent orders for electric tools indicate stable sales growth, with significant contracts secured from major European and international retailers, amounting to at least $15 million and $30 million annually, respectively [1] - The company anticipates a return to normal growth levels due to reduced uncertainty from tariffs and plans to increase investments in overseas factories and new product development [1] Group 2 - Expectations of interest rate cuts are leading to a gradual recovery in downstream demand, which is likely to boost sales of the company's tool products [2] - Home Depot's inventory-to-sales ratio is improving, indicating a potential demand recovery, with the ratio rising to 61.7% in Q1 2025 from 52.7% in Q4 2024 [2] - The US housing market is showing signs of recovery, with existing home sales increasing to 4.13 million units in Q1 2025, up from 3.94 million in Q3 2024 [2] Group 3 - The recovery in the real estate market is expected to drive demand for tools and related products, with profit forecasts for the company indicating net profits of 2.708 billion, 3.409 billion, and 4.003 billion yuan for 2025-2027 [3] - The company maintains a "recommended" rating based on projected price-to-earnings ratios of 15x, 12x, and 10x for the respective years [3]