Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-12-04 03:21Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley identifies Weichai Power (02338) as one of the top industrial stocks for 2026, maintaining an "overweight" rating with a target price of HKD 31 [1] Group 1: Leadership and Strategic Continuity - Concerns regarding potential strategic disconnection between Weichai Power and China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (03808) due to the retirement of founder and former chairman Tan Xuguang in August 2024 have been alleviated [1] - The appointment of former senior executive Wang Zhijian as chairman of Shandong Heavy Industry Group, the parent company of both Weichai and China National Heavy Duty Truck, is expected to enhance strategic continuity [1] Group 2: Market Demand and Growth Potential - Heavy truck demand in China remains robust as of November, indicating that demand has been concentrated in the second half of the year [1] - There is significant growth in sales of liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks, with Weichai Power expected to maintain a leading position in the LNG heavy truck engine market [1] - The company is viewed as having potential for a revaluation based on its market position and growth prospects [1]