“反内卷”带动工业利润改善，中小企业利润由降转增

Core Viewpoint - The "Two New" policies have shown significant effectiveness, leading to rapid profit growth in related industries, with industrial enterprise profits beginning to improve as economic stabilization measures take effect [1][3]. Industrial Profit Trends - In July, profits of large-scale industrial enterprises fell by 1.5% year-on-year, a decrease that narrowed by 2.8 percentage points compared to June, marking two consecutive months of improvement [1][3]. - From January to July, the total profit of large-scale industrial enterprises reached 40,203.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 1.7%, with the decline narrowing by 0.1 percentage points compared to the first half of the year [1][4]. Revenue and Profit Recovery - In July, the operating income of large-scale industrial enterprises increased by 0.9% year-on-year, and from January to July, it grew by 2.3%, creating favorable conditions for profit recovery [4]. - The gross profit margin improved, with July's gross profit turning from a 1.3% decline in June to a 0.1% increase [4][5]. Sector-Specific Performance - The steel and petroleum industries turned profitable in July, with profits of 18.09 billion yuan and 3.46 billion yuan, respectively [5]. - High-tech manufacturing profits surged by 18.9% in July, contributing significantly to overall industrial profit growth [5][6]. - The implementation of the "Two New" policies has led to substantial profit increases in sectors such as electronic and electrical machinery manufacturing, with profits growing by 87.9% [5][6]. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) - Profits of medium and small enterprises improved significantly, with medium-sized enterprises seeing a profit increase of 1.8% and small enterprises a 0.5% increase in July [7]. - Private enterprises outperformed the national average, with a profit growth of 2.6% in July, driven by supportive policies and improved business environments [7][9]. Future Outlook - The industrial profit recovery is expected to continue, supported by policies aimed at expanding domestic demand and stabilizing the economy [11][12]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology plans to implement new growth strategies for key industries, including steel and non-ferrous metals, to further support industrial growth [12][13].