3 6 Ke·2025-08-15 06:17Core Insights - Geely Automobile reported a revenue of 150.28 billion yuan for the first half of 2023, marking a 27% year-on-year increase, while net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 14% to 9.29 billion yuan [1][5] - The company achieved a sales volume of 1.409 million vehicles, a 47% increase year-on-year, making it one of the fastest-growing car manufacturers in China [3][9] - Geely's Galaxy brand saw exceptional growth, with sales reaching 548,000 units, a staggering 232% increase year-on-year [3][7] Financial Performance - Revenue reached a historical high of 150.28 billion yuan, while net profit fell to 9.29 billion yuan, primarily due to a one-time gain from a transaction with Renault in the previous year [5][11] - The gross profit margin slightly decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 16.4% [5][7] - Core net profit, excluding foreign exchange losses, was 6.66 billion yuan, representing a 102% increase compared to the previous year [5] Market Position and Strategy - Geely is narrowing the market share gap with leading competitors like BYD, with the difference now reduced to 4 percentage points [3][11] - The company plans to increase its annual sales target from 2.71 million to 3 million vehicles [9][10] - The merger with Zeekr is ongoing, with shareholder meetings scheduled for September to finalize the legal completion of the merger [10][11] Product Development and Sales - Geely Galaxy has become the main force in the company's new energy vehicle segment, contributing over half of the group's total new energy vehicle sales [7][9] - The company plans to launch several new models, including the Galaxy A7 and Galaxy M9, aiming for a total sales target of 1 million units for the Galaxy brand [10][11] - The Lynk & Co brand sold 154,000 vehicles, a 22% increase, while Zeekr's sales reached 91,000 units, a 3% increase [8]