Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-08-20 23:48Core Insights - Geely Automobile reported a record revenue of 150.285 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, marking a 27% year-on-year increase [1][5] - The company sold 1.4092 million vehicles in the first half of 2025, a significant 47% increase compared to the previous year, with new energy vehicle sales reaching 725,200 units, up 126% [1][4] - Geely has raised its annual sales target from 2.71 million to 3 million vehicles, reflecting confidence in future performance [1][6] Financial Performance - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2025 was 9.29 billion yuan, a 14% decline year-on-year; however, the core net profit, excluding foreign exchange losses, was approximately 6.66 billion yuan, representing a 102% increase [1][5] - The company had cash reserves of approximately 58.8 billion yuan as of June 30, 2025, a notable increase from 46.6 billion yuan at the end of 2024 [1][8] Sales and Market Position - In the Chinese market, Geely's vehicle sales reached 1.2251 million units, a 62% increase year-on-year, capturing an 11.2% market share, making it the second-largest domestic brand [4][5] - The company's new energy vehicle sales in China accounted for 684,700 units, representing 55.9% of its total sales in the region, surpassing the national penetration rate of 50.4% for new energy vehicles [4][5] Research and Development - Geely's R&D expenditure for the first half of 2025 was 7.328 billion yuan, a 21% increase compared to the previous year [1][8] - The company has been rapidly increasing its R&D investments over the past few years, with expenditures rising from 5.518 billion yuan in 2021 to 10.419 billion yuan in 2024 [8] Strategic Initiatives - Geely plans to launch four new models in the second half of 2025 and is expanding into ten new overseas markets, including Brazil and the UK [6][7] - The company aims to enhance its global strategy through the establishment of five regional centers and is focused on technological innovation and product upgrades, avoiding price wars [7]