永兴材料（002756）：Q2降本成效显著，下半年价格弹性可观

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company's Q2 cost reduction efforts have shown significant results, and there is considerable price elasticity expected in the second half of the year [8] - The company achieved a revenue of 3.69 billion yuan in H1 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 17.8%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 400 million yuan, down 47.8% year-on-year [8] - The lithium carbonate sales volume in H1 2025 was 12,000 tons, with expectations of reaching 25,000 to 26,000 tons for the entire year [8] - The company is expected to maintain a low cost level in the second half of the year, with lithium prices projected to fluctuate around 80,000 yuan per ton, potentially contributing 300 million yuan in profit [8] - The company’s investment income significantly increased, with a 143% year-on-year growth in H1 2025 [8] - The profit forecast for the company has been adjusted, with expected net profits of 900 million yuan, 1.11 billion yuan, and 1.67 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [8] Financial Summary - The total revenue forecast for 2023 is 12.19 billion yuan, with a year-on-year decrease of 21.76% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2023 is projected at 3.41 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 46.09% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2023 is estimated at 6.32 yuan, with a P/E ratio of 5.54 [1] - The company’s total assets are projected to reach 15.25 billion yuan by 2025, with a debt ratio of 9.84% [6][9]