SCS(SH:601555) Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-10-17 23:26Core Viewpoint - The brokerage sector is gaining attention in the market due to the strong performance forecasts from Dongguan Securities and Dongwu Securities for the first three quarters of 2025, driven by increased trading activity and robust growth in brokerage and investment businesses [1][2]. Group 1: Performance Forecasts - Dongwu Securities expects a net profit of between 2.748 billion to 3.023 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 50% to 65% [1]. - Dongguan Securities reported an estimated total operating revenue of 2.344 billion to 2.591 billion yuan, with a net profit of 862 million to 953 million yuan for the same period, indicating a year-on-year growth of 44.93% to 60.18% in revenue and 77.77% to 96.48% in net profit [1]. Group 2: Drivers of Growth - The main drivers of growth for both brokerages are the brokerage and investment businesses, with Dongwu Securities highlighting significant increases in wealth management and investment trading revenues [2]. - Dongguan Securities attributes its revenue and profit growth to a substantial rise in trading volumes in the stock and fund markets, as well as increased investment income due to a bullish A-share market [2]. Group 3: Investment Value of the Sector - The brokerage sector is seen as having good investment value due to factors such as liquidity easing, favorable policies, high earnings growth, and improved market risk appetite [3]. - Analysts predict that the net profit of the brokerage sector in the third quarter is likely to continue the trend of over 50% year-on-year growth seen in the first half of the year [3]. Group 4: Investment Strategies - Analysts suggest focusing on three investment themes: leading institutions benefiting from an optimized competitive landscape, brokerages with high earnings elasticity, and firms with strong international business competitiveness [4].