2Q25前瞻：新材料、零售结构性转强

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" for both construction and building materials sectors [7]. Core Insights - The report anticipates a continued weakening in traditional construction materials in 2Q25, while new materials show a divergence in demand [1]. - Construction activity is expected to remain subdued due to a weaker funding environment, with most construction companies experiencing slight revenue declines [2]. - Retail demand for building materials is gradually improving, although the engineering segment continues to face pressure [3]. - Cement prices are expected to decline, while glass supply pressures persist, impacting profitability [4]. - High-end fiberglass demand remains strong, with limited revenue decline expected for carbon fiber products [5]. Summary by Sections Construction Sector - In 2Q25, the issuance of special bonds is approximately CNY 1.88 trillion, a decrease of 22.7% from 1Q, leading to weaker order growth for most central construction enterprises [2]. - Local state-owned enterprises show varied performance, with regions like Sichuan expected to see profit growth, while others like Shanghai may experience delays [2]. - Steel prices are projected to continue declining, affecting revenue growth for steel structure companies [2]. Consumer Building Materials - Major raw material prices for waterproofing, coatings, and other categories have decreased year-on-year, with some categories facing significant price drops [3]. - The cumulative sales of commercial housing from January to May 2025 have decreased by 2.9%, while the retail sales of building and decoration materials have increased by 3.0% in the same period [3]. Cement and Glass - The average price of cement in 2Q25 is CNY 382 per ton, showing a year-on-year increase of 1.8% but a decline of 6.1% from the previous quarter [4]. - The average price of float glass has decreased significantly, with supply pressures expected to continue impacting prices [4]. Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber - The demand for high-end fiberglass products remains robust, with expectations for continued price increases in the future [5]. - Carbon fiber prices have stabilized, with a limited revenue decline anticipated for carbon fiber companies [5].