Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the home appliance sector [8]. Core Insights - The third batch of national subsidies has been allocated, with a focus on the effectiveness of policy continuity. The consumption upgrade policy has driven rapid growth in retail sales of home appliances and other categories, with over 280 million people applying for the subsidy, resulting in sales exceeding 1.6 trillion yuan [3][12][20]. - The retail sales of major home appliance categories have shown significant year-on-year growth, with air conditioning and audio-visual equipment increasing by 30.7% and 25.4%, respectively, contributing to a 5% growth in total retail sales [3][12][20]. Summary by Sections Investment Suggestions - The report suggests focusing on the following areas due to expected recovery in domestic demand supported by policy: 1. Major appliances benefiting from the old-for-new policy, recommending companies like Midea Group, Haier Smart Home, Gree Electric, and TCL Electronics [5][21]. 2. The pet industry, which is expected to remain resilient against economic cycles, with recommendations for companies like Guibao Pet and Zhongchong Co [5][21]. 3. Small appliances and branded apparel, which may see demand recovery from a low base, recommending companies like Bear Electric and Anta Sports [5][21]. 4. Electric two-wheelers, with a strong outlook for domestic sales improvement, recommending companies like Ninebot and Yadea [5][21]. Market Data - The home appliance sector experienced a slight increase of 0.3% this week, with specific segments showing varied performance: white goods down 0.1%, black goods up 0.8%, small appliances up 1.1%, and kitchen appliances up 2.5% [4][25]. - Raw material prices have seen a decrease, with LME copper and aluminum down by 1.46% and 1.04%, respectively [4][25]. Industry Trends - The report highlights the long-term theme of international expansion, recommending attention to leading companies in clean appliances and major appliances that are gaining global market share [6][22]. - The restructuring of global manufacturing continues to favor Chinese manufacturing, with recommendations for companies like Midea Group and Haier Smart Home, which are leading in global market share for major appliances and tools [6][22]. Company Performance Tracking - The report includes detailed sales data tracking for key companies in various segments, indicating performance trends and market positioning [36][37][41][42].