Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-29 08:21Core Viewpoint - Citi has downgraded the net profit forecast for Fuyao Glass (06865) for the years 2025 to 2027 by 55.3%, 39.8%, and 22.6% respectively, due to a slowdown in capacity expansion and a decrease in solar glass prices, while raising the target price from HKD 10 to HKD 12 and maintaining an outperform rating [1] Group 1 - The company's first-half performance aligns with earlier profit forecasts, with estimated unit net profit around RMB 0.5 per square meter [1] - The company's Vietnam plant may experience significant price premiums due to demand from the U.S. market [1] - Many industry players are beginning to conduct cold repairs and maintenance on their furnaces, delaying capacity expansion, which has contributed to a reduction in industry inventory to approximately 24 days by the end of August [1] Group 2 - The company expects the price of solar glass to increase by RMB 1.5 to 2 per square meter [1]