Dongguan Securities·2026-01-16 10:31Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Market Weight" rating for the engineering machinery industry, indicating that the industry index is expected to perform within ±10% of the market index over the next six months [32]. Core Insights - The demand for excavators remains high both domestically and internationally, with a notable year-on-year increase in sales [5]. - In December 2025, excavator sales reached 23,095 units, representing a year-on-year growth of 19.24% and a month-on-month growth of 15.32% [3]. - The domestic sales of excavators were 10,331 units, up 10.94% year-on-year, while exports totaled 12,764 units, marking a 26.92% year-on-year increase [3]. - The total excavator sales for 2025 amounted to 235,257 units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 16.97% [3]. - Loader sales in December 2025 were 12,236 units, showing a year-on-year increase of 30.03% [4]. - The report highlights a structural recovery opportunity in the industry, despite a relatively low demand in the real estate sector [5]. - The Central Bank's announcement of a structural interest rate cut is expected to further boost domestic sales of engineering machinery [5]. - The report emphasizes the ongoing transition towards electric machinery, driven by stricter environmental regulations and technological advancements [6]. Summary by Sections Excavator Sales Data - December 2025 excavator sales were 23,095 units, with domestic sales at 10,331 units and exports at 12,764 units [3]. - The cumulative sales for 2025 reached 235,257 units, with domestic and export sales growing by 17.88% and 16.06% respectively [3]. Loader Sales Data - December 2025 loader sales were 12,236 units, with domestic sales at 5,291 units and exports at 6,945 units [4]. - The cumulative sales for 2025 were 128,067 units, with domestic sales increasing by 22.10% [4]. Market Trends and Outlook - The engineering machinery industry is experiencing a clear upward trend in demand, supported by infrastructure investments and the issuance of special bonds [5]. - The report notes that the electric machinery market has significant growth potential, with increasing penetration rates [6][7].