HUAYOU COBALT(SH:603799) Xi Niu Cai Jing·2025-08-20 06:04Core Viewpoint - Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd. reported record-high revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, driven by increased product sales [1][2]. Financial Performance - Revenue for the first half of 2025 reached 37.197 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.78% [2]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.711 billion yuan, reflecting a 62.26% year-on-year growth [1][2]. - Total profit for the period was 3.742 billion yuan, up 50.44% compared to the previous year [2]. - The net cash flow from operating activities decreased by 41.45% to 1.618 billion yuan, primarily due to prepayment for raw materials [3]. Product Performance - The shipment of ternary cathode materials was 39,600 tons, a year-on-year increase of 17.68%, with high-nickel products accounting for over 60% of the total [3]. - The shipment of ternary precursors was 42,100 tons, showing a decline due to a strategic reduction in low-margin products [3]. - Cobalt product shipments decreased by 9.89% to 20,800 tons, while nickel product shipments surged by 83.91% to 139,400 tons [3]. Operational Insights - The company has established an integrated industrial structure focusing on resource, new materials, and new energy [2]. - Management, financial, and R&D expenses decreased by 2.62%, 14.8%, and 24.23% respectively, with the significant drop in R&D costs attributed to lower employee compensation and material usage [3]. - The company emphasized its competitive advantage in raw material supply due to the full release of upstream nickel ore wet smelting capacity [3].