Group 1: Policy Overview - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) will officially launch the third batch of appliance replacement subsidies in July, aimed at boosting domestic demand and promoting green consumption [1][3] - The subsidy policy is a continuation of the government's welfare initiatives, designed to stimulate consumer spending and support the transformation of the appliance industry [1][3] Group 2: Economic Impact - The appliance replacement policy serves as an effective tool for stabilizing growth and promoting consumption, especially in the current complex economic environment [3] - By providing subsidies, the government aims to lower consumer purchasing costs, stimulate demand, and drive the collaborative development of related industries such as production, sales, and logistics [3] Group 3: Industry Opportunities - The policy presents not only short-term sales growth for appliance companies but also long-term opportunities for industry upgrades [3] - Companies are encouraged to increase R&D investments and develop more energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and smart products to meet rising consumer demands [3] Group 4: Environmental Significance - The replacement policy is crucial for promoting green development by addressing the high energy consumption and pollution issues associated with old appliances [5] - The initiative will help establish a more regulated recycling system for old appliances, reducing environmental pollution and supporting resource recycling [5] Group 5: Consumer Benefits - The upcoming subsidy policy represents a valuable shopping opportunity for consumers looking to replace old appliances or purchase new smart devices [7] - The initiative is expected to enhance consumer living standards while contributing to environmental protection, making it a win-win situation for both consumers and the economy [7]

Core Viewpoint - The report from Wanlian Securities indicates that the expansion of subsidy categories in 2025 will continue to support the release of consumer demand, with a notable 24% year-on-year growth in retail sales of home appliances and audio equipment in Q1 2025 [1][4]. Group 1: Market Overview - In Q1 2025, the home appliance sector experienced a rise due to the implementation of the "old-for-new" policy and export initiatives, but faced a decline due to tariff uncertainties, leading to an overall weak performance in the first half of the year [2]. - The total market value of public fund holdings in the home appliance sector was 120.37 billion yuan at the end of Q1 2025, remaining stable compared to Q4 2024, but showing a slight decrease of 0.1% [2]. - The current valuation of the home appliance index is at a low of 13.58 times TTM PE, indicating a high cost-performance ratio for the sector [2]. Group 2: Domestic Sales - The demand for new configurations is weakening, while the demand for replacements is driving growth in domestic sales [3]. - The real estate market is showing signs of stabilization, but the construction area is expected to decline further in 2025, impacting new housing demand [3]. - The share of second-hand housing transactions is increasing, establishing a solid foundation for replacement demand in home appliances [3]. Group 3: Policy Support - The "old-for-new" policy continues to be a driving force for domestic demand, with a total of 162 billion yuan in central funds allocated in January and April 2025 to support the initiative [4]. - An additional 138 billion yuan in central funds is expected to be distributed in the third and fourth quarters of 2025 [4]. Group 4: Export Outlook - In 2024, the export volume and value of home appliances increased by 20.8% and 14.1% year-on-year, respectively [5]. - From January to May 2025, the export volume and value continued to grow by 6.1% and 2.2% year-on-year, respectively, benefiting from the "export rush" effect [5]. - Despite uncertainties in tariffs, the dependence of China's home appliance exports on the U.S. market is limited, and the trend of increasing penetration in emerging markets is expected to support export resilience [5].

Core Insights - The home appliance industry is expected to benefit from the "old-for-new" policy, which is anticipated to drive significant sales growth in Q4 2024 and continue into 2025, supported by the gradual release of special bond quotas [1][2] - The real estate sector's post-cycle recovery is expected to bolster demand for appliance upgrades, with a notable increase in second-hand home transactions contributing to sales support [1][2] - Despite challenges from tariff wars, China's home appliance exports are projected to maintain growth due to the country's position as the world's largest producer and seller, with a low dependency on the U.S. market [1][2] Market Review - In H1 2025, the home appliance sector experienced a decline of 3.2%, underperforming compared to the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index, which fell by 1.55% [14] - The total market capitalization of public funds in the home appliance sector was approximately 120.37 billion yuan at the end of Q1 2025, remaining stable compared to Q4 2024, but showing a slight decrease in allocation ratio [15] - The current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for the home appliance index is at 13.58, indicating a historically low valuation level, suggesting a high cost-performance ratio for investors [19] Domestic Sales - The demand for new appliance configurations is expected to weaken due to a decline in housing completions, while upgrade demand is anticipated to drive domestic sales growth [26][29] - The real estate market is showing signs of stabilization, with policies aimed at supporting the sector expected to positively impact downstream demand for home appliances [29] - The penetration rate of major appliances is high, with many units entering their replacement cycle, further supporting sales [39] Export Market - In 2024, the export volume and value of home appliances increased by 20.8% and 14.1% year-on-year, respectively, with a continued upward trend in early 2025 due to the "export rush" effect [9] - The export growth is expected to remain resilient despite tariff uncertainties, as China's home appliance exports have a low dependency on the U.S. market and are supported by rising demand in emerging markets [9][42] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading white goods companies with stable operations and global layouts, as well as opportunities for valuation recovery in companies related to the real estate sector as risks ease [1][2]

Group 1 - The 13th Chongqing Appliance Festival has commenced, marking an annual celebration of home appliance consumption and signaling Chongqing Department Store's efforts to boost consumption and improve livelihoods [1][3] - The festival features a collaboration between Chongqing Department Store, local government, and major appliance brands, showcasing new products and offering various promotional activities [3][4] - The event includes significant subsidies, with government and enterprise collaboration providing up to 20% discounts on appliances, enhancing the appeal of the festival [3][4] Group 2 - Chongqing Department Store is expected to maintain stable and positive operating performance in 2024, with key indicators ranking among the top in A-share retail [4] - The festival theme "Really Save" emphasizes green and smart appliance upgrades, with over 400 million yuan allocated for consumer benefits, including substantial discounts based on purchase amounts [4][5] - The event coincides with the 2025 Chongqing Appliance Festival and the China (Chongqing) Appliance Channel Merchant TOP Summit, focusing on industry transformation and value creation [5]

Core Viewpoint - The report from Guolian Minsheng Securities maintains an "outperform" rating for the home appliance industry, highlighting a significant acceleration in retail sales during the 2025 618 shopping festival, driven by low-priced small appliances and sustained growth in major appliance categories, with leading companies benefiting from policy incentives and ongoing product upgrades [1] Group 1: Retail Performance - The home appliance industry experienced a notable uplift in overall sales during the 618 shopping festival, with a weighted average year-on-year growth rate of +15% for 20 representative categories in online retail sales from May 12 to June 15, 2025 [1] - The online retail volume and price growth rates for these 20 core categories were +13% and +1% respectively, indicating a strong performance in both volume and pricing [1] - Major appliances like air conditioners, washing machines, and black goods saw retail growth rates exceeding 20%, while low-priced small appliances also experienced significant growth, with online prices for rice cookers, pressure cookers, and air fryers rising over 10% year-on-year [1] Group 2: Brand Performance - Leading brands performed exceptionally well during the 618 shopping festival, with Midea's retail sales increasing over 20% and Gree's air conditioner sales leading the market, particularly the "Wind Does Not Blow" series, which saw a 240% year-on-year increase [2] - Other notable performers included Little Swan, COLMO, Haier, and Casarte in the white goods sector, while Hisense led the black goods market with a 24% share, particularly excelling in the high-end segment [2] - In the cleaning appliance category, Ecovacs maintained the top position in total sales, with Stone Technology achieving rapid growth, ranking first and second in sales for sweeping and washing machines respectively during the festival [2] Group 3: Subsidy and Demand Outlook - Concerns arose regarding the continuity of subsidy programs after notifications of pauses in certain regions, but data indicates that the usage of subsidy funds has accelerated since May, with approximately 50 billion yuan utilized by the end of May 2025 [3] - The central government is expected to allocate an additional 138 billion yuan in subsidies in July and October, ensuring a steady and orderly implementation of the policy through the end of the year [3] - The home appliance replacement program is anticipated to maintain a steady demand release in the second half of 2025, supported by a more stable pace of subsidy fund usage [3]

Core Viewpoint - The report from Guolian Minsheng Securities indicates that the home appliance industry is experiencing a positive shift in domestic demand, with a focus on the white goods sector, which is expected to benefit from improved pricing strategies and a favorable cost environment [1][2]. Group 1: Home Appliance Industry Overview - The home appliance sector has shown a slight increase of 0.1% from the beginning of the year to June 5, 2025, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.6 percentage points, ranking 17th among primary industries [1]. - The overall performance of the home appliance sector has historically shown a high success rate, with 16 out of the past 20 years outperforming the CSI 300 index during the same period [1]. Group 2: White Goods Sector - The white goods sector is expected to see improved domestic demand, with a lower base for shipments and a potential upward trend [2]. - The usage of funds for the old-for-new policy has accelerated in May, although the impact of elastic marginal reduction and funding constraints may be concentrated in Q4 2025 [2]. - Major players in the white goods sector have adopted aggressive online pricing strategies, leading to significant market share elasticity, while the cost environment has improved, suggesting minimal impact on profitability [2]. Group 3: Black Goods Sector - The overall demand for TVs has shown a weak recovery since 2025, with MiniLED backlight TVs becoming a key driver for domestic product upgrades [3]. - Domestic brands like TCL and Hisense have performed strongly, with Hisense rapidly increasing its market share in MiniLED backlight TVs [3]. - The profitability of leading brands is expected to improve due to product structure upgrades and stable panel prices, with an anticipated increase in industry concentration and ongoing technological advancements [3]. Group 4: Emerging Small Appliances - The demand for emerging small appliances, particularly robotic vacuum cleaners, has seen significant growth since 2025, driven by subsidies and product innovation [4]. - Competition in the domestic and international markets is expected to diverge, with companies like Roborock performing well domestically while facing challenges abroad [4]. Group 5: Kitchen Appliances - The kitchen small appliance sector is showing signs of stabilization after a prolonged adjustment, with domestic sales rebounding due to low bases, reduced competition, and new product launches [5]. - The demand for large kitchen appliances is gradually improving, but recovery is still dependent on the real estate market, transitioning from new home-driven demand to replacement-driven demand [5]. Group 6: Investment Recommendations - The report suggests a positive outlook for the home appliance industry, with a focus on high-quality, high-dividend leading companies such as Gree Electric Appliances, Midea Group, Haier Smart Home, and Hisense Home Appliances [6][7]. - It also highlights the potential of leading TV brands like Hisense Vision and TCL Electronics, as well as emerging consumer brands benefiting from promotional events [7].

Group 1 - The home appliance market is experiencing a surge in activity due to the implementation of trade-in policies, particularly during the 618 shopping festival, which has led to increased sales of energy-efficient products like gas water heaters [1][2] - The national trade-in policy offers subsidies of 20% for first-level energy efficiency products and 15% for second-level, resulting in over 90% of home appliance sales being attributed to first-level energy efficiency products by 2024 [2][4] - Local governments, including Beijing and Shanghai, are expanding subsidy programs to further stimulate consumer behavior towards high-efficiency products [2][4] Group 2 - Consumers are increasingly opting for first-level energy efficiency gas water heaters due to significant cost savings, with one family estimating a savings of 5,350 yuan over eight years by switching from a second-level to a first-level product [2][4] - The gas water heater industry has faced technical challenges, particularly in improving heat efficiency from 88% to over 98%, which requires advanced heat recovery methods [4][6] - Haier has emerged as a leader in addressing these technical challenges, achieving a heat efficiency of 107.2% through innovative designs and successfully mitigating issues related to condensate water [5][6] Group 3 - Haier's gas water heaters have maintained the top global sales position for four consecutive years, with its high-end series ranking first in sales on major e-commerce platforms [6] - The combination of government policies and Haier's technological advancements is expected to unlock significant consumer potential in the energy-efficient appliance market [6]

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Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained as "Positive" [4] Core Viewpoints - Domestic appliance sales are expected to benefit from policy support, with the air conditioning peak season anticipated to see high temperatures and low inventory, making second-quarter demand promising [2] - The national subsidy policy is confirmed to continue, with a total of 300 billion yuan allocated for supporting the replacement of old appliances, ensuring sustained demand [6] - The market is witnessing a shift towards new consumption trends, with brands actively targeting younger demographics and innovating product offerings to capture new growth opportunities [6] Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations and Targets - Focus on quality white goods leaders benefiting from domestic policy continuation and overseas expansion, such as Midea Group (000333, not rated), Haier Smart Home (600690, Buy), and Hisense Home Appliances (000921, not rated) [2] - Attention to companies with potential in mature overseas markets and short-term supply chain advantages, including Hisense Visual (600060, Overweight) and Ousheng Electric (301187, Buy) [2] - Highlighting small appliance companies that may benefit from national subsidies and long-term demand for new appliance categories, such as Roborock Technology (688169, Buy) and Bear Electric (002959, Overweight) [2] - Monitoring kitchen appliance companies that are adjusting strategies and may expand overseas, including Boss Electric (002508, Buy) and Vatti Corporation (002035, not rated) [2] Market Dynamics - Recent retail data shows significant year-on-year growth in online sales for major appliance categories, indicating resilience in demand despite concerns over subsidy reductions [6] - The market is adapting to new consumer preferences, with brands leveraging innovative marketing strategies to engage younger consumers and explore new product categories [6]

Core Viewpoint - The kitchen and bathroom appliance market is experiencing significant differentiation, with varying performance among companies due to the downturn in the real estate sector and changing consumer preferences [2][3][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - Companies focused on integrated stoves, such as Mars and Zhejiang Meida, have seen substantial declines in performance, with Mars reporting a 35.7% drop in revenue to 1.38 billion yuan in 2024 and a 95.5% decrease in net profit [3][4]. - Zhejiang Meida's revenue in Q1 2025 fell by 63.97% to approximately 98.36 million yuan, with net profit dropping by about 90% [3][4]. - The overall retail sales of integrated stoves in China decreased by 30.6% in 2024, with Q4 experiencing a 35.3% decline [3][4]. Group 2: Challenges Faced - The decline in demand for new home renovations, consumer confidence issues, and intensified competition are the primary challenges for integrated stove companies [4]. - Companies are adjusting strategies, with Mars exploring new growth areas such as dishwashers and enhancing brand strategy [4]. Group 3: Traditional Appliance Companies - Traditional kitchen appliance leaders like Vatti and Boss Electric have maintained relatively stable performance, with Vatti achieving a revenue increase of 2.23% to 6.372 billion yuan in 2024 [5][6]. - Boss Electric reported a slight revenue increase of 0.1% to 11.212 billion yuan, although net profit decreased by 8.97% [6][7]. - Both companies benefited from the "old-for-new" appliance policy, which supported their sales channels [7]. Group 4: Product Strategy and Innovation - Vatti is focusing on high-end product development, launching new products like the "Time Capsule" series and investing in R&D, with expenses reaching approximately 263 million yuan in 2024 [7][8]. - Boss Electric faced challenges in expanding new product categories, with sales of integrated stoves and other products declining [8]. - The market share of Vatti's ultra-thin range hood reached 37.17%, maintaining the top position in the online market [10]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The kitchen and bathroom appliance industry is in a deep adjustment phase, with potential for marginal improvement in the second half of 2025 due to supportive policies and market recovery [9][10]. - The continuation of the "old-for-new" policy is expected to be a significant driver for the kitchen appliance market in 2025, with related product categories showing positive growth [10][11]. - The competitive landscape is likely to shift, with market concentration increasing as leading companies adapt to changing consumer trends and focus on innovation [11].