Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-10-30 13:42Core Viewpoint - BYD's third-quarter report shows a revenue of 194.99 billion yuan and a net profit of 7.82 billion yuan, with a quarter-on-quarter growth of 23%, despite increased industry competition and cost pressures [1][2]. Financial Performance - In the third quarter, BYD's revenue decreased by 3.05% year-on-year, marking a rare single-quarter revenue decline, while net profit saw a quarter-on-quarter increase of 23% [2][3]. - For the first three quarters, BYD achieved a revenue of 566.27 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13%, and a net profit of 233.33 billion yuan, which is significantly lower than the 437.5 billion yuan spent on R&D [2][3]. - The gross profit margin increased by 1.6 percentage points quarter-on-quarter [1]. R&D Investment - BYD's R&D expenses reached 43.75 billion yuan in the first three quarters, a 31% increase year-on-year, significantly exceeding the net profit of 23.33 billion yuan [2][3]. - Cumulatively, BYD's R&D investment has surpassed 220 billion yuan, outpacing Tesla by 10.9 billion yuan [3][4]. Sales and Market Position - BYD's global sales reached 3.26 million units in the first nine months, a year-on-year increase of 18.64%, achieving 70.87% of its annual target of 4.6 million units [4][6]. - The company remains the global leader in electric vehicle sales, with 1.61 million pure electric vehicles sold in the first three quarters, surpassing Tesla's 1.22 million [6][7]. International Expansion - BYD's overseas sales reached 701,600 units in the first nine months, a staggering 132% increase year-on-year, with expectations to exceed 1 million units in exports by 2025 [6][7]. - The company has expanded its product offerings to 117 countries and regions, with significant market shares in Brazil, Thailand, and Australia [6][7]. Future Outlook - Citigroup forecasts BYD's sales to reach 4.67 million and 5.39 million units in the next two years, driven by high-end brand growth and strong overseas sales [6][7]. - Morgan Stanley predicts that BYD's overseas sales could become a new growth driver, estimating sales of 900,000 to 1 million units for the year [7].