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Core Viewpoint - CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited) reported impressive third-quarter results, achieving a record net profit and significantly outpacing revenue growth [1][3]. Financial Performance - In Q3, CATL achieved operating revenue of 104.186 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.90%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 18.549 billion yuan, up 41.21% year-on-year [3]. - For the first three quarters, total revenue reached 283.072 billion yuan, a 9.28% increase year-on-year, with net profit at 49.034 billion yuan, reflecting a 36.20% growth [3]. - The company reported a daily profit of approximately 201.6 million yuan in Q3, nearing last year's total profit within the first nine months [1][3]. Market Demand and Production Capacity - Strong market demand is driving performance, with China's power battery production and sales increasing by 51.4% and 55.8% respectively from January to September [3]. - CATL's production capacity utilization remained high at around 90%, with Q3 shipments totaling approximately 180 GWh, of which 20% was for energy storage and 80% for power batteries [3][4]. Expansion Plans - CATL is accelerating global capacity expansion to meet surging customer orders, with significant expansions planned in multiple domestic bases and ongoing projects in Germany, Hungary, Spain, and Indonesia [4]. - The company anticipates that its market share will improve as new capacities come online next year, despite a slight decline in market share to 42.75% in Q3 [4]. Future Outlook - Analysts view CATL's Q3 performance as "better than expected," although rising raw material prices pose potential challenges [6]. - The company has a robust supply chain strategy to mitigate the impact of raw material price increases, maintaining a competitive edge in the market [6]. - CATL is also focusing on sodium-ion battery technology, which offers advantages in performance and cost, and is expanding its battery swapping business through strategic partnerships [7].