Core Viewpoint - In 2025, the profits of large-scale industrial enterprises in China increased by 0.6%, reversing a three-year decline, with significant contributions from the manufacturing sector, particularly equipment and high-tech manufacturing [1][5][11]. Group 1: Profit Growth and Sector Performance - The manufacturing sector achieved a total profit of 56,915.7 billion yuan, growing by 5.0%, a substantial rebound of 8.9 percentage points compared to 2024 [1][8]. - The equipment manufacturing sector's profits increased by 7.7%, contributing 2.8 percentage points to the overall profit growth of large-scale industrial enterprises, making it the strongest driving force [1][9]. - In 2025, the total profit of the mining sector decreased by 26.2%, while the electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply sector saw a profit increase of 9.4% [8]. Group 2: Economic Indicators and Trends - The total operating income of large-scale industrial enterprises reached 139.20 trillion yuan, a 1.1% increase from the previous year, while operating costs rose by 1.3% to 118.75 trillion yuan, resulting in an operating profit margin of 5.31% [5][6]. - By the end of 2025, the revenue per 100 yuan of assets for large-scale industrial enterprises was 75.9 yuan, and the average revenue per employee was 1.889 million yuan, reflecting a 5.5 thousand yuan increase from the previous year [6]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Looking ahead to 2026, industrial profits are expected to continue their recovery, supported by stable domestic consumption, gradual stabilization of investments, and improved export quality [2][10]. - The high-tech manufacturing sector is projected to grow significantly, with profits increasing by 13.3%, indicating a strong momentum for high-quality industrial development [9][10]. - The differentiation in profit performance between high-tech and general manufacturing sectors remains notable, with the former contributing significantly to overall profit growth [10][11].
大转折,制造业利润大幅回升
21世纪经济报道·2026-01-28 10:42