Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-11-24 07:22Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that the lithium market fundamentals have significantly improved in recent months, with expectations of a tighter supply-demand balance from the second half of 2025 to the first half of 2026, driven by strong domestic demand and exports, particularly in energy storage systems [1] - Goldman Sachs downgraded Ganfeng Lithium (002460) from "Neutral" to "Sell," raising the target price for Hong Kong shares from 28 HKD to 32 HKD, while maintaining a "Sell" rating for Ganfeng Lithium A-shares (002460.SZ) and Tianqi Lithium (002466) [1] - The target price for Tianqi Lithium's Hong Kong shares was increased from 21.5 HKD to 24.5 HKD [1] Group 2 - The current spot prices for lithium are considered to have downside risks due to negative feedback from the downstream market, a slowdown in energy storage system installation growth, and slow supply-side responses [2] - Goldman Sachs updated its lithium price forecasts, predicting an average price of 11,000 USD per ton of lithium carbonate in the first half of 2026, unchanged from previous predictions, while the second half of 2026 is expected to average 9,500 USD per ton, a 14% downward adjustment [2] - The average price for 2027 is forecasted at 9,300 USD per ton, reflecting a 15% downward adjustment from previous estimates, leading to a 5% to 42% reduction in profit forecasts for lithium stocks for 2026 to 2027 [2]