Huachuang Securities·2025-06-11 06:32Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the engineering machinery industry [2] Core Viewpoints - The domestic sales of excavators turned negative in May 2025, but the overall industry recovery trend remains intact. The report anticipates a steady recovery in demand driven by increased fixed asset investment and local government bond issuance [5][6] - The export of excavators continues to show robust growth, with a year-on-year increase of 5.4% in May 2025, indicating a stable demand in traditional markets and an expanding market share for Chinese brands [5] - The report highlights the rapid increase in the electrification penetration rate of loaders, reaching 26.2% in May 2025, driven by stricter environmental requirements and decreasing lithium battery material costs [5] Summary by Sections Industry Basic Data - The engineering machinery industry consists of 11 listed companies with a total market capitalization of 402.51 billion yuan and a circulating market capitalization of 342.78 billion yuan [2] Sales Performance - In May 2025, excavator sales reached 18,202 units, a year-on-year increase of 2.1%, with domestic sales declining by 1.5% [5] - Loader sales in May 2025 totaled 10,535 units, with domestic sales growing by 16.7% [5] Export Performance - The engineering machinery export trade value for January to April 2025 was 18.07 billion USD, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9.0% [5] - The top three export markets for Chinese engineering machinery are Russia, the United States, and Indonesia, with varying growth rates [5] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies such as SANY Heavy Industry, Hengli Hydraulic, and Zoomlion, while also suggesting to pay attention to Liugong and XCMG [5][6]