
Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the engineering machinery sector [1] Core Insights - The report highlights a strong resonance between domestic and foreign demand, reinforcing the bullish outlook for beta investment opportunities in the sector [1] - Excavator sales reached 19,858 units in September 2025, a year-on-year increase of 25.44%, with domestic sales at 9,249 units (+21.54%) and exports at 10,609 units (+29.05%) [1] - Loader sales totaled 10,530 units, up 30.45% year-on-year, with domestic sales at 5,051 units (+25.58%) and exports at 5,479 units (+35.28%) [1] - The report notes that the domestic market is driven by supply-side renewal demand, with a significant recovery trend observed [1] - The overseas market shows sustained high demand in emerging markets, with exports of engineering machinery amounting to $38.597 billion, a year-on-year increase of 11.4% [1] Summary by Sections Industry Scale - The engineering machinery sector comprises 474 listed companies with a total market capitalization of 4,713.4 billion and a circulating market capitalization of 4,111.5 billion [1] Sales Performance - The report indicates that excavator and loader sales have both shown significant year-on-year growth, with excavators achieving a dual growth rate above 20% for the first time in 54 months [1] - The electric loader segment has seen remarkable growth, with sales increasing by 175.99% year-on-year, achieving a penetration rate of 24.56% [1] Domestic Market Analysis - The report discusses the investment and operational aspects of the domestic market, noting that fixed asset investments in infrastructure and real estate have shown mixed results [1] - The report emphasizes that the current recovery is characterized by structural changes in demand, leading to a stable performance in operating hours despite fluctuations in sales [1] International Market Analysis - Emerging markets continue to show robust demand, with significant growth in exports to regions such as Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia [1] - The report highlights a marginal improvement in demand from Western Europe, which has positively impacted the sales of smaller excavators [1] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on leading companies in the engineering machinery sector, including XCMG, SANY Heavy Industry, Zoomlion, Shantui, and LiuGong, as well as key component manufacturers like Hengli Hydraulic and ADI Precision [1]