Zhongyuan Securities·2026-02-26 12:24Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the mechanical industry [1] Core Views - The mechanical sector is experiencing a cyclical recovery, with significant growth in AI and humanoid robot industries [1][4] - In February, the CITIC mechanical sector rose by 6.01%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 5.38 percentage points, ranking second among 30 CITIC primary industries [9] - Key sub-industries such as laser processing equipment, other transportation equipment, shipbuilding, boiler equipment, oil and gas equipment, engineering machinery, and 3C equipment saw gains exceeding 10% [4][9] Summary by Sections 1. Mechanical Sector Market Performance - As of February 25, 2026, the CITIC mechanical sector increased by 6.01%, outperforming the CSI 300 index [9] - The top-performing sub-industries in February included laser processing equipment and shipbuilding, with most gains exceeding 10% [4][9] 2. Engineering Machinery - January excavator sales reached 18,708 units, a year-on-year increase of 49.5% [18] - The report highlights a sustained recovery in the engineering machinery sector, with leading companies expected to see accelerated performance recovery [33] 3. Robotics - The production of industrial robots in December reached 90,116 units, marking a 14.7% year-on-year increase [36] - The humanoid robot sector is entering a rapid development phase, with significant investments and advancements in technology [47] 4. Shipbuilding - In 2025, China's shipbuilding industry maintained a leading global market share, with a completion volume of 53.69 million deadweight tons, a year-on-year increase of 11.4% [50]