Tianfeng Securities·2025-05-18 14:12Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [4] Core Views - Carbon Fiber: The T300 large tow is currently at a stage of bottoming out, but there is a possibility of continued price competition due to rapid capacity release by some companies. However, the number of companies in the precursor segment is limited, making significant price drops unlikely. It is recommended to focus on Jilin Carbon Valley and other companies in this sector [3]. - Electronic Materials: The demand for foldable smartphones remains high despite a downturn in consumer electronics. The continuous decline in industry price bands is expected to further stimulate downstream demand, creating a positive cycle. The report remains optimistic about the penetration of foldable smartphones over the next 3-5 years and highlights the potential for domestic substitution in upstream materials like photoresists and high-frequency high-speed CCL. Key recommendations include Shiming Technology and Kaisheng Technology [3]. - New Energy Materials: In the photovoltaic sector, downstream demand continues to grow rapidly, but the expansion of various segments in the supply chain suggests a need for market clearing. In wind energy, offshore wind power is overcoming obstacles and expanding, with a high concentration in the wind turbine blade segment. The report recommends focusing on Times New Materials [4]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The new materials index increased by 0.6%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.5 percentage points. Notable performances include the carbon fiber index up by 2.9% and the coating ink index up by 3.1% [11]. - Among the new materials sector, 49% of stocks achieved positive returns, with standout performers including Yuzhong Sanxia A (+50.6%) and Jilin Chemical Fiber (+24.5%) [11]. Key Focus Areas - Price Increase: On May 13, Jilin Chemical Fiber announced a price increase of 10,000 yuan per ton for its wet 3K carbon fiber products, driven by demand from the low-altitude economy and drones [8]. - Upcoming Events: Huawei's new Harmony OS computer is set to be released on May 19, 2025 [8]. Key Tracking Targets - The report tracks key companies in the carbon fiber and electronic materials sectors, providing insights into their market performance and future prospects [10].