聚和材料（688503）：银浆盈利稳定，铜浆稳步推进

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [6]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 12.488 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 21%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders was 418 million yuan, a decrease of 5% year-on-year. In Q4 2024, the revenue was 2.661 billion yuan, down 8% year-on-year, with a net profit of -3 million yuan. For Q1 2025, the revenue was 2.994 billion yuan, showing a 1% increase year-on-year, while the net profit was 90 million yuan, up 18% year-on-year [2][4]. Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company achieved a total revenue of 12.488 billion yuan, with a gross profit of 1.086 billion yuan, resulting in a gross margin of 9%. The operating profit was 483 million yuan, accounting for 4% of revenue. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 418 million yuan, with an EPS of 1.77 yuan [17]. - The company plans to increase its revenue to 13.112 billion yuan in 2025, with projections for further growth to 17.046 billion yuan in 2026 and 20.455 billion yuan in 2027 [17]. R&D and Product Development - The company maintained its industry-leading position in photovoltaic conductive paste, with a total output of 2,024 tons in 2024, of which 1,576 tons were N-type photovoltaic conductive paste, accounting for 77.87% of the total output. The R&D investment for 2024 was 842 million yuan, representing 6.74% of revenue [10]. - The company has made significant advancements in various technology routes, including TOPCon, HJT, and X-BC, and has introduced copper paste products for photovoltaic cells, which are currently undergoing testing with major clients [10]. Market Outlook - The company is expected to see steady progress in copper paste development, with stable processing fees for silver paste. The non-photovoltaic segment is anticipated to gradually contribute to profitability, with expectations for significant turnaround in 2025 [10].