Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-18 16:22Core Viewpoint - The rebound in potassium and lithium product prices has led to a rapid recovery in the performance of some leading companies in the basic chemical sector, with expectations of a doubling in performance by 2025 [1] Group 1: Performance Forecasts - As of January 14, 21 basic chemical companies in the A-share market have disclosed annual performance forecasts, with 11 companies expecting profit growth, indicating a recovery in multiple sub-sectors [1] - Salt Lake Industry expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of 8.29 billion to 8.89 billion yuan for 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 77.78% to 90.65% [1] - Companies such as Lier Chemical, Chuanjin Nuo, and Yonghe Co. anticipate a minimum profit growth exceeding 100% [1] Group 2: Sector Insights - The companies with increased performance forecasts are primarily concentrated in the fertilizer and pesticide sectors, benefiting from a strong performance in the phosphate and lithium chemical sectors expected in Q4 2025 [1] - The rise in both volume and price of related products is driving significant profit growth for these companies [1]