智通财经网·2026-02-12 07:24Core Viewpoint - The report from China Galaxy Securities indicates a significant growth in domestic and foreign sales of excavators in January 2026, with domestic sales increasing by 61.4% and exports by 40.5% [1] Group 1: Excavator Sales - In January, a total of 18,708 excavators were sold, representing a year-on-year increase of 49.5%. Domestic sales accounted for 8,723 units (including 24 electric excavators), up 61.4%, while exports reached 9,985 units (including 11 electric excavators), up 40.5% [1] - The increase in domestic sales is influenced by the Lunar New Year timing, while overseas demand is recovering, particularly in Europe and the U.S., alongside strong metal prices and robust mining market demand in regions like Australia and Africa [1] Group 2: Other Machinery Sales - In December, various types of cranes showed high growth in sales, with truck cranes increasing by 38% overall, and crawler cranes by 68% [2] - For 2025, the overall sales growth for truck cranes is projected at 1.39%, while crawler cranes are expected to see a significant increase of 30% [2] Group 3: Working Hours and Rates - In January, the average working hours for major construction machinery products was 72.5 hours, a year-on-year increase of 23.9%, while the average operating rate was 48.1%, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 2.63 percentage points [3] - In December, there was an improvement in working hours for Komatsu excavators in North America, Europe, Japan, and Indonesia [3] Group 4: Caterpillar's Market Outlook - Caterpillar reported a year-on-year increase of 11% in end-user sales in Q4 2025, with expectations for moderate growth in North American demand in 2026, supported by strong order levels [4] - The resource business saw a decline in sales due to weak coal prices, but growth is anticipated in 2026 driven by rising demand for copper and gold, as well as heavy construction and aggregate industries [4] Group 5: Recommended Companies - Based on the upward trend in domestic and foreign sales, leading manufacturers such as SANY Heavy Industry, XCMG, Zoomlion, and LiuGong are recommended, along with core component manufacturer Hengli Hydraulic [5]