Midea Group(SZ:000333) Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-12-07 06:02Group 1: Company Developments - Midea Group's Vice President and CTO Wei Chang announced the launch of the humanoid robot "MIRO U," which is the industry's first six-arm wheeled humanoid robot aimed at addressing the practical value of humanoid robot technology [1][3] - Midea's stock price reached a new high of 83.17 yuan per share, with a market capitalization exceeding 630 billion yuan, reflecting the company's growth resilience and potential despite facing demand and cost pressures in the domestic appliance market [1][12] - The company has established a comprehensive R&D capability in the robotics sector, from core component development to complete system integration, following significant milestones such as the acquisition of KUKA Group and the establishment of a national key laboratory for high-end heavy-duty robots [3][4] Group 2: Technological Innovations - The MIRO U robot features a core technology system developed by Midea, enabling stable elevation, 360-degree rotation, and high-precision control with six bionic arms, significantly enhancing operational efficiency in industrial scenarios [3][4] - Midea's humanoid robots are designed to follow a path of "industrial first, commercial follow, family exploration," prioritizing technology value transformation in controllable environments [4][5] - The company aims to solve the "technical landing value" issue in the humanoid robot industry through continuous technological iteration and deep engagement in practical scenarios [5] Group 3: Strategic Partnerships and Market Expansion - Midea has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with BYD Group to deepen the integration of smart home and smart vehicle technologies, expanding the "human-vehicle-home" ecosystem [6][8] - The partnership will focus on collaborative innovation in AI and the standardization of technology interfaces and data protocols, aiming to establish industry standards for smart interconnectivity [8][9] - Midea's overseas market is a significant growth point, with overseas revenue reaching 107.2 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a 17.7% increase year-on-year, and the company plans to expand its overseas production scale and enhance localized product innovation [11] Group 4: Financial Performance and Investor Relations - Midea has committed to substantial shareholder returns, with a total of approximately 10.975 billion yuan spent on share buybacks this year, representing 1.9383% of the total share capital [12][13] - The company reported a revenue of 363.1 billion yuan and a net profit of 37.883 billion yuan for the first three quarters, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 13.81% and 19.5%, respectively [13] - Midea plans to distribute a dividend of 35 yuan per 10 shares for the 2024 fiscal year and an additional 5 yuan per 10 shares for the mid-2025 fiscal year, which is expected to attract value investors [13]