长江商报消息业绩不断取得突破之时，美的集团（000333.SZ、00300.HK）正在大力派现和回购。 11月11日晚间，美的集团发布的公告显示，公司实施的2025年中期A股利润分配方案为：向全体股东每 10股派发现金5元，分红总金额为34.48亿元。 长江商报记者发现，这是美的集团首次进行中期分红。 同时，美的集团发布了两套回购方案，截至10月31日，公司已耗资95.75亿元回购。 长江商报记者发现，这是美的集团首次进行中期分红。 同时，自上市以来，美的集团已累计分红13次，累计分红金额为1381.95亿元，其中A股分红1355.91亿 元，港股分红26.03亿元。 一家上市公司财务人员向长江商报记者表示，中期分红为投资者提供了更频繁的现金流回报，尤其对依 赖分红收入的长期投资者（如退休人群、机构投资者）而言，能增加投资收益的稳定性。相比仅在年末 分红的公司，中期分红公司可能更受青睐，吸引更多资金流入。 "在市场低迷时，中期分红可为投资者提供'安全垫'，缓解抛售压力。同时，分红公司的股价波动性通 常较低，有助于降低整体市场波动率。"上述财务人员表示。 长江商报记者发现，2025年以来，美的集团股价经历了4次 ...

Core Viewpoint - The domestic electrolytic aluminum production capacity is nearing its limit, while overseas capacity is being released slowly, leading to a more pronounced supply-demand imbalance in 2025-2026. The company, as a global leader in the electrolytic aluminum industry, is expected to benefit from the continuous rise in aluminum prices, enhancing its performance. The company is also actively repurchasing shares and maintaining a high dividend payout ratio, thus maintaining a "buy" rating [1]. Financial Performance - The core subsidiary, Shandong Hongqiao New Materials Co., Ltd., reported a revenue of 116.93 billion yuan for the first three quarters, a year-on-year increase of 6.2%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 19.37 billion yuan, up 23.1% year-on-year. In Q3 alone, the company achieved a revenue of 38.72 billion yuan, with a year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.8% [1]. - The gross profit margin for Q3 was 26.6%, an increase of 1.3 percentage points year-on-year and 2.6 percentage points quarter-on-quarter, primarily due to rising prices of electrolytic aluminum and alumina [1]. Market Outlook - The profit margins in the electrolytic aluminum sector are expected to continue expanding, offsetting the downward pressure from alumina prices. The domestic aluminum production growth is slowing due to supply constraints, while demand from sectors like automotive and power grids remains strong. The global supply-demand balance for electrolytic aluminum is anticipated to tighten further in 2026 [2]. - The alumina supply-demand situation remains relatively loose, with prices expected to fluctuate weakly in 2025-2026. However, the company’s electrolytic aluminum segment is likely to see profit increases that could counterbalance the drag from the alumina segment [2]. Shareholder Returns - The company plans to initiate a share repurchase program of no less than 3 billion HKD, following a previous repurchase of 2.6 billion HKD for 18.7 million shares. The company has maintained a high dividend payout ratio over the past three years, with rates of 46.8%, 47.0%, and 63.4%, reflecting its commitment to shareholder returns and confidence in future growth [2]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - Due to the continuous rise in aluminum prices and a decrease in electricity costs, the company has revised its net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 to 25.625 billion, 25.426 billion, and 25.760 billion yuan, representing increases of 18.31%, 21.72%, and 17.56% respectively. The company is assigned a target price of 35.22 HKD based on a 12X PE ratio for 2025, up from a previous target of 24.89 HKD [2].