中金2026年展望 | A股市场：乘势笃行

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market is expected to continue its upward trend since "9.24", with increasing importance of fundamentals after a valuation correction, supported by the new phase of Sino-US relations, restructuring of the international monetary order, and the AI revolution entering a critical application period [2][5][10]. Group 1: Macroeconomic Environment - The new global order and domestic macroeconomic needs require proactive responses, with the Sino-US relationship entering a new stage, which will continue to promote global capital reallocation favoring Chinese assets [6][12]. - The A-share market is transitioning from valuation recovery to improved profit expectations, with an estimated overall profit growth of around 4.7% for 2026, driven by high-growth sectors and industries nearing performance improvement inflection points [6][30]. - The overall valuation of A-shares remains reasonable, with the current risk premium of the CSI 300 at 5.2%, indicating a favorable comparison to the bond market in the context of "asset scarcity" [6][30]. Group 2: Investment Strategy - The investment strategy for 2026 focuses on three main lines: 1) Growth in high-prosperity sectors, particularly in AI and innovative industries; 2) Opportunities from external demand, especially in sectors like home appliances and engineering machinery; 3) Cyclical reversals in industries such as chemicals and renewable energy [7][28]. - The market style is expected to become more balanced, driven by the end of the capacity reduction cycle and policies promoting "anti-involution," leading to a closer supply-demand balance in many cyclical industries [7][28]. Group 3: Profit Growth and Structural Analysis - The profit growth for A-shares is projected to be around 4.7% in 2026, with non-financial companies expected to see an 8.2% increase in net profit, supported by policy implementation and the ongoing AI trend [29][30]. - High-growth innovative sectors are anticipated to support the index, with significant contributions expected from AI technology, innovative pharmaceuticals, and high-end manufacturing [31][32]. - The capacity cycle is showing signs of improvement, with many industries experiencing a turning point after three years of capital expenditure reduction, leading to potential investment opportunities [32][33].