Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-18 02:35Core Viewpoint - The rebound in potassium and lithium product prices has led to a rapid recovery in the performance of leading companies in the basic chemical sector, with some companies expected to double their earnings by 2025 [1][15]. Group 1: Earnings Forecasts - As of January 14, 2026, 21 basic chemical companies in the A-share market have disclosed their earnings forecasts for 2025, with 11 companies expecting profit growth, indicating a recovery in multiple sub-sectors [1][15]. - Salt Lake Co. (000792.SZ) expects a net profit of approximately 8.29 billion to 8.89 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 77.78% to 90.65% [2][16]. - Lier Chemical (002258.SZ) and Chuanjin Nuo (300505.SZ) both anticipate a minimum profit growth exceeding 100% [1][16]. Group 2: Sector Performance - The companies with expected profit increases are primarily concentrated in the fertilizer and pesticide sectors, with the fourth quarter of 2025 expected to see strong performance in the phosphate and lithium chemical sectors, driving significant earnings growth [1][3]. - The fertilizer and pesticide index (886007.WI) has seen a year-to-date increase of 49.94%, outperforming the 33.29% increase in the Shenwan Basic Chemicals index [19]. Group 3: Salt Lake Co. Performance - Salt Lake Co. is projected to achieve a net profit of 8.29 billion to 8.89 billion yuan for 2025, with a significant acceleration in profit growth expected in the fourth quarter, driven by rising prices of potassium chloride and lithium carbonate [4][21]. - The company reported a production of approximately 4.9 million tons of potassium chloride and 46,500 tons of lithium carbonate, with prices for potassium chloride and lithium carbonate showing significant year-on-year increases [5][22]. Group 4: Lier Chemical Performance - Lier Chemical expects to achieve an operating income of 8.8 billion to 9.1 billion yuan in 2025, with a net profit forecast of 460 million to 500 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 113.62% to 132.19% [9][26]. - The company attributes its earnings growth to increased demand for certain products and an improvement in overall gross margin [26]. Group 5: Chuanjin Nuo Performance - Chuanjin Nuo anticipates a record high in 2025, with expected operating income of 3.8 billion to 4.2 billion yuan and a net profit of approximately 430 million to 480 million yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 144.24% to 172.64% [12][30]. - The company has focused on optimizing production plans and product structures to enhance profitability [30]. Group 6: Market Trends - The prices of potassium and lithium products are expected to continue rising due to tightening supply and increasing demand, benefiting companies like Salt Lake Co. and Chuanjin Nuo [8][25]. - The average price of industrial-grade lithium carbonate has surged to 158,000 yuan per ton, reflecting a significant increase compared to previous months [25].