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京东方:二季度面板行业坚持按需生产

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the recent developments in BOE's LCD and AMOLED businesses, emphasizing a shift in the industry towards high-value products and a recovery in demand and inventory levels [1][3]. Industry Overview - The LCD industry is experiencing a recovery in supply and demand, with manufacturers adopting a "production based on demand" strategy, leading to healthier inventory levels and a gradual return to normal demand patterns [1]. - The overall operating rate of the LCD industry has been on the rise since November 2024, maintaining an average of over 80% in Q1 2025, despite a slight demand drop in Q2 [3]. Company Developments - BOE's Chengdu 8.6-generation AMOLED production line has successfully transitioned from construction to operational phase, with a total investment of 63 billion RMB and a design capacity of 32,000 glass substrates per month [3]. - The company has established three 6th-generation flexible AMOLED production lines in Chengdu, Chongqing, and Mianyang, and will operate a total of four AMOLED production lines in the future [3]. Financial Insights - BOE expects a total depreciation of approximately 38 billion RMB in 2024, with several LCD and OLED production lines having completed their depreciation [4]. - The company is transitioning from a rapid expansion phase in LCD production to a mature phase, focusing future capital expenditures on strategic directions, particularly in the "Screen IoT" strategy [4]. - Despite external trade complexities, the certainty of the Chinese mainland market and its high-quality development will support the company's future growth [4].