Shanxi Securities·2025-10-28 08:39Group 1 - The report indicates that the home appliance industry has underperformed the broader market, with the A-share index rising by 7.0%, ranking 22 out of 31 sectors, primarily due to tariff disruptions and national subsidy policies [2][12][13] - The domestic market has seen significant demand due to the "old-for-new" policy, while external demand has weakened, necessitating a focus on emerging markets for growth opportunities [3][30][31] Group 2 - The report highlights two main investment themes: advancements in the robotics industry and the attractiveness of low valuation and high dividend stocks within the home appliance sector [4][5] - The global humanoid robot market is projected to exceed $20 billion by 2029, with the domestic market expected to reach 75 billion yuan, indicating substantial growth potential [4][46] Group 3 - The report emphasizes the resilience of home appliance companies despite a decline in industry sentiment, suggesting a dual approach to investment: focusing on robotics and companies with low valuations and high dividends [5][69] - Key companies in the robotics space include Midea Group, Haier, and others, which are actively developing humanoid robots and related technologies [60][61][63]