“反内卷”持续推进光伏组件厂商现业绩改善信号

Core Viewpoint - The photovoltaic industry is experiencing signs of performance improvement among certain manufacturers, driven by ongoing efforts to combat "involution" and adjustments in the pricing of polysilicon, which are gradually being accepted by the downstream market [1][5]. Group 1: Company Performance - Companies like Aiko Solar, Longi Green Energy, and Hongyuan Green Energy have shown signs of reduced losses through refined management and expansion into overseas markets [2]. - Aiko Solar reported a net loss of 238 million yuan in the first half of the year, significantly reduced from a loss of 1.745 billion yuan in the same period last year, with a return to profitability in Q2 [2]. - Longi Green Energy's net loss narrowed to 2.569 billion yuan from 5.231 billion yuan year-on-year, benefiting from the market performance of its HPBC components and improved internal management [2]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The photovoltaic industry is currently in a deep adjustment cycle, with many companies unable to reverse previous losses due to factors such as capacity release and imbalanced supply-demand relationships [4]. - The industry is expected to maintain low production loads and low profit margins as a new norm, with a focus on inventory digestion and adherence to a "sales-driven production" principle [6]. - The industry is advocating for self-regulation and fair competition to promote sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of asset management alongside manufacturing efforts [5]. Group 3: Pricing and Market Dynamics - Since July, polysilicon prices have returned to the cost range of 45,000 to 50,000 yuan per ton, prompting companies to recognize that loss-making operations are unsustainable [6]. - The shift towards a "no-loss" operational philosophy is crucial for the industry's recovery, with a focus on avoiding below-cost pricing to secure orders [6]. - Analysts suggest that as the pricing adjustments in the polysilicon segment are accepted by the market, component prices are likely to return above cost levels, indicating potential for recovery in the industry [6].