Midea Group(SZ:000333) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-09-04 00:05Core Viewpoint - Midea Group has appointed Wang Jianguo as the new CEO, reflecting its strategic planning and continued robust performance in the white goods sector [2] Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Midea Group achieved revenue of approximately 252.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.68%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of about 26 billion yuan, up 25% [2][4] - The company's operating cash flow net amount reached 37.28 billion yuan, growing by 11.33% year-on-year [2] - Midea's revenue and net profit figures for the first half of 2025 are the highest recorded for the same period historically, with net profit growth rates being the highest since 2016 [4][5] Market Position and Competitiveness - Midea Group's revenue growth of 15.68% is the highest mid-year growth rate since 2018, while its net profit growth of 25.04% is the highest since 2016 [5] - Compared to competitors, Midea's revenue and net profit growth rates are significantly higher, with Gree Electric showing declines and Haier Smart Home showing lower growth rates [5] - Midea's market share in various product categories remains dominant, being the largest home appliance supplier globally according to Euromonitor [7][8] R&D and Innovation - Midea Group invested approximately 8.87 billion yuan in R&D in the first half of 2025, with a year-on-year increase of over 14% [8] - The company employs over 23,000 R&D personnel globally, representing more than 50% of its non-production staff [8] Shareholder Returns - Midea Group plans to distribute approximately 3.8 billion yuan in cash dividends to shareholders for the mid-year period [10] - The company has spent about 4.43 billion yuan on share buybacks since April 2025, with ongoing buyback plans [10][11]