Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2026-01-06 09:48Core Viewpoint - The continuous decline in the number of shareholders for many companies indicates a trend of increasing concentration of shares, with 106 companies experiencing a decrease for more than three consecutive periods, and some seeing declines for up to 12 periods [1][2]. Group 1: Shareholder Trends - A total of 541 companies reported their latest shareholder numbers as of December 31, with 106 companies showing a continuous decline in shareholder numbers for over three periods [1]. - Notable companies with significant declines include Zhukebo Design, which has seen a 28.08% drop in shareholder numbers over 12 periods, and Dazhongnan, with a 28.54% decline over 11 periods [1]. - Companies with the largest recent declines in shareholder numbers include *ST Shengxun, Huari Co., and Xingfa Group, with decreases of 11.26%, 8.70%, and 7.35% respectively [1][3]. Group 2: Market Performance - Among the companies with declining shareholder numbers, 32 have seen their stock prices rise, while 74 have experienced declines, with notable gainers including Zhiguang Electric, Zhejiang Meida, and Shenhuo Co., which increased by 43.50%, 21.97%, and 19.59% respectively [2]. - 20 companies outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index during this period, with Zhiguang Electric, Zhejiang Meida, and Shenhuo Co. achieving excess returns of 38.48%, 16.28%, and 15.71% respectively [2]. Group 3: Industry and Institutional Insights - The industries with the highest concentration of companies experiencing declining shareholder numbers include basic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and machinery, with 17, 9, and 9 companies respectively [2]. - In terms of market segments, 65 companies are listed on the main board, 40 on the ChiNext board, and 1 on the Sci-Tech Innovation board [2]. - In the past month, 15 companies with declining shareholder numbers have been subject to institutional research, with Zhiguang Electric, Shenzhen Huqiang, and Jushen Co. being the most frequently researched, each receiving two institutional visits [2].