2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-10-29 10:56Core Viewpoint - Ganfeng Lithium has shown significant improvement in its financial performance, with a net profit of 557 million yuan in Q3, marking a 364% increase year-on-year, and the company is optimistic about further improvements in Q4 [3][6]. Financial Performance - The company reported a net profit of 557 million yuan in Q3, the highest quarterly profit in nearly two years [3]. - The total revenue for Q3 was 6.249 billion yuan, with operating costs at 5.213 billion yuan, leading to a significant reduction in the gap between revenue and costs compared to the first half of the year [12][16]. - The fair value change turned positive, contributing 420 million yuan to profits, a turnaround from a loss of 53 million yuan in Q2, largely due to the rebound in Pilbara's stock price [5][16]. Market Conditions - The lithium market has shown signs of recovery, with domestic lithium salt futures and spot prices experiencing a phase of upward movement since October, which is expected to positively impact Ganfeng Lithium's Q4 performance [6][20]. - The average price of battery-grade lithium carbonate increased from 73,000 yuan/ton to approximately 79,000 yuan/ton, indicating a favorable market environment [20][21]. Strategic Investments - Ganfeng Lithium holds a 5.37% stake in Pilbara, which has been a strategic investment to secure core raw material supply, and the stock's recovery has positively influenced Ganfeng's financials [14][22]. - The company has implemented hedging strategies to manage stock price volatility, which has been effective in mitigating losses from fair value changes [14]. Future Outlook - The company is confident in achieving profitability by 2025, with expectations that the strong lithium prices will continue to support its main business operations [7][22]. - The ongoing increase in Pilbara's stock price, which has risen over 22% in October, is likely to further enhance Ganfeng's fair value change gains [22].