Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-08-12 00:01Core Viewpoint - The price of photoinitiators has been rising significantly throughout the year, with a recent increase of 5.56% to 95 yuan per kilogram, leading to a cumulative increase of 26.67% year-to-date [1]. Industry Summary - The photoinitiator market is experiencing a price surge, with an increase of nearly 15% in August alone [1]. - Photoinitiators are essential raw materials for the production of photoresists, indicating a broad space for domestic substitution in this sector [1]. Company Summary - Seven listed companies in the A-share market are involved in the production of photoinitiators, with Jiu Ri New Materials, Qiang Li New Materials, and Yang Fan New Materials being the domestic leaders [1]. - Financial performance of key companies includes: - Hubei Zhihua: Total market value of 14.76 billion yuan, quarterly net profit of 34.01 million yuan, down 75.14% year-on-year [2]. - Feikai Materials: Total market value of 11.76 billion yuan, quarterly net profit of 119.74 million yuan, up 100.10% year-on-year [2]. - Xinchao New Materials: Total market value of 8.7 billion yuan, quarterly net profit of 16.19 million yuan, up 47.85% year-on-year [2]. - Qiang Li New Materials: Total market value of 7.67 billion yuan, quarterly net profit of -5.62 million yuan, reporting a first loss [2]. - Kangda New Materials: Total market value of 4.26 billion yuan, quarterly net profit of 6.37 million yuan, turning profitable [2]. - Jiu Ri New Materials: Total market value of 4.12 billion yuan, quarterly net profit of -10.52 million yuan, down 139.75% year-on-year [2]. - Yang Fan New Materials: Total market value of 2.86 billion yuan, quarterly net profit of 10.05 million yuan, turning profitable [2].