Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-07 09:16Core Insights - China Tower reported a continuous growth in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, marking five consecutive years of growth since 2020, with total revenue reaching RMB 496.01 billion, a year-on-year increase of 2.8% [1][17] - The company's EBITDA for the same period was RMB 342.27 billion, reflecting a 3.6% increase, while the profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 57.57 billion, up 8.0% year-on-year [1][17] Revenue Breakdown - The operator business generated revenue of RMB 424.61 billion, showing a modest growth of 0.8% compared to the previous year [4][18] - The "two wings" business, which includes smart connection and energy services, achieved revenue of RMB 69.35 billion, accounting for 14.0% of total revenue, an increase of 1.6 percentage points year-on-year [7][24] Business Segments Performance - Smart connection business revenue reached RMB 47.26 billion, marking an 18.7% increase, with the tower vision business contributing RMB 28.22 billion, representing 59.7% of smart connection revenue [7][26] - Energy business revenue was RMB 22.09 billion, up 9.2%, with the battery swap service generating RMB 13.23 billion, accounting for 59.9% of energy revenue [10][30] Infrastructure Development - As of June 30, 2025, China Tower had 211.9 million tower sites, an increase of 25,000 from the end of the previous year, with operator tower tenants reaching 3.579 million, up by 35,000 [6][21] - The company has constructed over 5.6 million base stations, significantly contributing to the development of digital infrastructure in China [12][31] Strategic Initiatives - China Tower is focusing on enhancing its core competitiveness through innovation in key technologies such as 5G, AI, and IoT, with a 29% increase in R&D personnel and a 16% rise in authorized patents compared to the previous year [14][14] - The company aims to leverage national policies to expand its business, particularly in 5G applications and energy solutions, while maintaining a commitment to shared development and reducing redundant infrastructure [15][12]