Guoxin Securities·2025-07-28 09:32Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform the Market" rating for the home appliance industry [4][5][58]. Core Insights - The home appliance sector is expected to benefit from the third batch of 690 billion yuan in national subsidies aimed at promoting consumption through old-for-new programs, which is anticipated to sustain robust demand growth [2][20]. - In August, air conditioner production saw a year-on-year decline of 7.1%, with domestic sales decreasing by 5.3% and exports down by 9.5%. This decline is attributed to the seasonal slowdown and increased inventory levels [1][17]. - The second quarter saw a decrease in the proportion of heavy holdings in home appliance stocks, with a notable increase in black electrical appliances, indicating a shift in investment focus [3][22]. Summary by Sections 1. Investment Recommendations - Key recommendations include Midea Group, Gree Electric, Haier Smart Home, TCL Smart Home, and Hisense Home Appliances in the white goods sector, and Boss Electric in kitchen appliances [3][12][15]. 2. Market Trends and Production Insights - August marked the beginning of the air conditioning off-season, leading to a production slowdown. Domestic production decreased by 5% while export production fell by 10% [1][17]. - The third batch of national subsidies is expected to provide a significant boost to domestic demand, with over 2.8 billion people applying for the old-for-new subsidies, resulting in sales exceeding 1.6 trillion yuan [2][20]. 3. Heavy Holdings and Market Performance - The proportion of heavy holdings in home appliance stocks decreased to 3.3% in Q2, with white goods seeing the largest decline. However, the sector remains overweight compared to the overall market [3][22]. - The home appliance sector experienced a relative loss of 1.65% this week compared to the broader market [30]. 4. Key Data Tracking - Raw material prices have shown an upward trend, with LME copper and aluminum prices increasing by 1.2% and 2.3% respectively [32]. - The shipping index for exports has decreased, with significant drops in rates for routes to the US West and East coasts [42]. 5. Company Earnings Forecasts - Earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for key companies include Midea Group at 5.62 yuan for 2025, Gree Electric at 6.34 yuan, and Haier Smart Home at 2.26 yuan [4][55].