Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-10-13 12:56Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive investment outlook for the home appliance industry, highlighting the potential for growth driven by real estate policies and the "old-for-new" replacement program [4][6]. Core Insights - The home appliance sector is experiencing a recovery, with significant growth in both domestic and export sales, particularly in the white goods and kitchen appliance segments, supported by favorable government policies [6][7]. - The report identifies three main investment themes: 1) White goods benefiting from real estate policy changes and the "old-for-new" program, with a focus on leading companies like Haier, Midea, and Gree [8][14]. 2) Export opportunities driven by large customer orders and recovering overseas demand, particularly for companies like Ousheng Electric and Dechang [8][14]. 3) Core components seeing increased demand due to the recovery in the white goods sector, with recommendations for companies like Huaxiang and Shun'an [8][14]. Summary by Sections 1. Domestic Sales Growth - From January to August 2025, the air conditioning sector saw a cumulative production of 149.32 million units, a 6% year-on-year increase, with sales reaching 152.57 million units, up 7%, and domestic sales growing by 9% [11][12]. - The refrigerator and washing machine sectors also reported domestic sales growth of 4% and 6%, respectively, during the same period [11][12]. 2. White Goods and Components - The average price of white goods is expected to rise due to the "old-for-new" policy and increasing raw material costs, with air conditioning prices projected to continue their upward trend [23][24]. - Key companies in the white goods sector are expected to report varying revenue growth for Q3 2025, with Midea projected to grow by 3% in revenue and 8% in profit, while Gree anticipates flat revenue and profit [24][25]. 3. Kitchen Appliances - The kitchen appliance sector is benefiting from real estate policies and the "old-for-new" program, with significant sales growth in major categories like range hoods and gas stoves [7][8]. - Companies like Robam and Vatti are expected to see mixed results, with Robam projecting a 2% revenue increase but a 7% decline in profit [24]. 4. Small Appliances - The small appliance sector is experiencing a revival, particularly in exports, with companies like Supor and Joyoung expected to report positive revenue growth [7][8]. - The "old-for-new" policy is expected to significantly boost sales in small kitchen appliances, with new categories like microwaves and rice cookers included in the subsidy program [14][15]. 5. New Displays and Lighting - The report notes a turning point in the emerging display sector, with stable prices in the panel market and growth potential in the lighting industry [8][9]. 6. Investment Highlights - The report emphasizes the importance of real estate and export chains, recommending investments in companies that are well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing transformation in the home appliance sector [8][14].