2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-11-05 23:05Core Viewpoint - The lithium battery industry is experiencing a significant boom driven by surging demand for energy storage batteries, leading to a situation where supply cannot keep up with demand, resulting in a "chip shortage" scenario for battery manufacturers [1][2]. Industry Overview - The current lithium battery boom is primarily fueled by a "demand explosion" in energy storage batteries, both domestically and internationally [2]. - As of the end of September, China's new energy storage installations exceeded 100 million kilowatts, ranking first in the world [6]. - The global energy storage market is expected to grow at a rate of 40% to 50% next year, with strong demand anticipated [6]. Company Performance - Among ten representative lithium battery companies, seven reported positive revenue growth and net profit growth in the third quarter [2]. - Notable companies like CATL and Guoxuan High-Tech have seen significant increases in net profit, with CATL's net profit growing by 36.20% to 49.034 billion yuan and Guoxuan High-Tech's net profit soaring by 514.35% [3][4]. - Stock prices of leading battery companies have surged, with Guoxuan High-Tech's stock price nearly doubling this year and CATL's stock price increasing by 46% [3][11]. Supply Chain Dynamics - The current supply shortage of battery cells is expected to ease as global production capacity improves next year [2]. - Companies are focusing on strategic partnerships with key customers to mitigate future uncertainties and enhance collaboration [2]. Technological Advancements - Solid-state battery technology is advancing rapidly, with companies like Guoxuan High-Tech and Funeng Technology making significant progress in production [8][9]. - Guoxuan High-Tech plans to launch its quasi-solid-state battery production line next year, while Funeng Technology is set to produce its second-generation solid-state battery by 2026 [8][9]. Market Trends - The energy storage market's growth is supported by favorable policies and a shift towards market-driven dynamics, enhancing the economic viability of energy storage solutions [5]. - The trend of large-scale procurement in energy storage systems is becoming the primary purchasing type, which is pushing leading companies to achieve bulk deliveries [6]. Future Outlook - Companies are optimistic about continued growth in the fourth quarter, with expectations of sustained high production rates and improved profit margins [7][8]. - The competitive landscape is expected to evolve with advancements in solid-state battery technology, which will be a key variable in the next phase of competition in the battery industry [10].