中孚实业（600595）：Q2盈利弹性显现，静待高分红规划落地

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" [7] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 10.574 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 3.8%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 707 million yuan, an increase of 59.5% year-on-year [1] - The significant improvement in Q2 profitability is attributed to the decline in alumina prices and lower electricity costs, with a net profit of 477 million yuan in Q2, representing a 107.2% increase quarter-on-quarter [2] - The company has completed the acquisition of the remaining 24% stake in Zhongfu Aluminum, increasing its electrolytic aluminum equity capacity from approximately 630,000 tons to 750,000 tons [3] - A substantial employee stock ownership plan has been launched, raising up to 1.25 billion yuan, and a high dividend plan has been announced, aiming for dividends of no less than 60% of the distributable profits for the next three years [4] Financial Performance Summary - For 2025, the company is expected to achieve a net profit of 2.05 billion yuan, with projected profits of 2.54 billion yuan and 2.87 billion yuan for 2026 and 2027 respectively [4] - The company's revenue is projected to grow from 18.79 billion yuan in 2023 to 24.54 billion yuan in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 6.5% [5] - The earnings per share (EPS) is expected to increase from 0.29 yuan in 2023 to 0.71 yuan in 2027, reflecting a positive growth trajectory [5] Market and Price Outlook - The report anticipates that aluminum prices will have upward potential due to improving macroeconomic sentiment and seasonal demand [4] - The current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is projected to be 10.0x for 2025, 8.1x for 2026, and 7.2x for 2027, indicating a favorable valuation [4]