JAC(SH:600418) Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-08-26 23:59Core Viewpoint - Jianghuai Automobile reported a significant decline in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, yet its stock price increased, indicating market optimism despite poor financial performance [2][6]. Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the first half of 2025 was 19.36 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 9.10% [2]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was -0.773 billion yuan, a decline of 356.89% compared to a profit of 0.301 billion yuan in the same period last year [2]. - The non-recurring net profit was -0.916 billion yuan, a drastic drop of 1096.63% year-on-year [2]. - Basic earnings per share were -0.35 yuan, down 350% year-on-year [2]. Export and Sales Performance - Jianghuai's vehicle exports in the first half of 2025 were approximately 107,000 units, ranking ninth among the top ten exporters, down from 120,000 units and eighth place in 2024 [3]. - Total vehicle sales for the first half of 2025 were 190,600 units, a decrease of 7.54% year-on-year [4]. - Sales of trucks were 79,500 units, down 2.38%, while sales of passenger cars fell by 16.12% to 66,000 units [4]. Market Response and Stock Performance - Despite the financial losses, Jianghuai's stock price rose by 1.71% to 53.38 yuan, with a total market capitalization reaching 116.58 billion yuan, a historical high [2][6]. - The stock price has shown a continuous upward trend since the partnership with Huawei was announced, increasing from 19.13 yuan to 38.3 yuan by May 2025 [6]. Strategic Developments - Jianghuai plans to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary to support overseas business development [3]. - The company is focusing on ramping up production of its new luxury brand, Zun Jie, with a target of reaching a monthly production capacity of 4,000 units by the end of the year [7]. - Analysts predict that Zun Jie could become a leading luxury brand with potential annual sales of 100,000 units and a net profit of 124,000 yuan per vehicle [7]. Competitive Landscape - The luxury car market in China is experiencing a slight decline, with total sales down by 5-7% in the first half of 2025 [8]. - The ability of Jianghuai to replicate the success of other brands like Seres, which saw significant stock price increases after partnering with Huawei, remains uncertain [8].