GANFENG LITHIUM(SZ:002460) Ge Long Hui A P P·2025-11-24 06:37Group 1 - Lithium carbonate prices have sharply declined from a peak of 100,000 yuan per ton, leading to a significant downturn in lithium mining stocks, which have fallen for three consecutive days [1][3] - Major lithium stocks such as Rongjie Co., Dawi Co., and Tianqi Lithium have experienced substantial losses, with some stocks hitting the daily limit down [1][2] - The current price of lithium carbonate futures is reported at 90,680 yuan per ton, reflecting a drop of over 3% [3][4] Group 2 - Concerns about the mid-term supply-demand balance in the lithium market have resurfaced, with Goldman Sachs downgrading Ganfeng Lithium's H-shares from neutral to "sell" due to downward price risks [7][8] - Goldman Sachs has revised its profit forecasts for Ganfeng Lithium for 2026-2027 down by 36%-42% and predicts a loss in 2025, while also lowering the forecast for lithium carbonate prices to $9,500 per ton for the second half of 2026 [8][9] - The report indicates that while the lithium market fundamentals have improved, a supply surplus is expected in the second half of 2026, which will exert downward pressure on prices [8][12] Group 3 - The recent downturn in lithium prices is attributed to a combination of policy adjustments, a reversal in supply-demand expectations, and a shift in market sentiment from irrational exuberance to panic selling [10][11] - The Guangzhou Futures Exchange has announced adjustments to trading fees and limits for lithium carbonate futures, contributing to a cooling market [10][11] - Current market conditions show a narrowing supply-demand gap, with November's lithium carbonate supply at approximately 115,000 tons and demand at 128,000 tons, indicating a shortfall of about 13,000 tons [11][12]