华安证券联席首席策略分析师刘超:2026年A股投资应紧扣AI与涨价双主线

Core Viewpoint - The transition from liquidity-driven valuation expansion to a profit recovery cycle is expected to reshape the narrative of China's economic growth and capital markets in 2026, supported by structural changes in consumption, precise policy support, and widespread profit recovery [1] Consumption Growth - Investment and exports are anticipated to stabilize or face mild pressure in 2026, while internal structural changes in consumption will be crucial for economic resilience [2] - Consumption is entering a slow upward trajectory, with policy support shifting focus from goods to services [2] - The expected consumption growth rate for 2026 is around 4%, slightly slowing from 2025, but with a significant transformation in growth dynamics [2] - The recovery in consumption reflects a structural shift from goods to services, with sectors like health, education, cultural tourism, and information services receiving more systematic support, making the consumption growth base more diverse and sustainable [2] Profit Recovery - Broad profit recovery among enterprises will provide a solid foundation for the market, with price improvements being one of the few bright spots driving nominal GDP significantly upward [3] - The overall profit growth rate for the entire A-share market is projected to increase from 8.2% in 2025 to 10.3% in 2026, indicating a notable increase in growth momentum [3] - The ChiNext and STAR Market are expected to see profit growth rates of 31.7% and 34.3%, respectively, with the former having a larger profit scale [3] - The marginal improvement in profit growth is attributed to a new industrial prosperity cycle led by AI and endogenous profit recovery among companies [3] Market Valuation - The current valuation landscape shows that major indices and most styles are nearing historical peak valuation levels, while the ChiNext and consumer styles still have room for growth [4] Investment Themes - The core investment strategy for A-shares in 2026 focuses on two main themes: the new growth cycle in technology industries and the price increase chain based on supply-demand logic [5] - The AI industry chain is identified as the strongest technology theme, with profitability growth concentrated in the computing power segment, particularly in domestic computing power chains [6] - The storage industry is facing structural supply-demand contradictions, with AI driving long-term demand growth, while the energy storage chain benefits from increased computing power consumption [6] - Export-oriented sectors, such as engineering machinery and defense industries, are also significant components of the price increase logic [6]