Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The report focuses on the home appliance sector, particularly the performance of leading companies in the Hong Kong stock market during the Spring Festival period from February 16 to February 23, 2026 [1][2]. Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index increased by 0.4% in the week leading up to the Spring Festival, while the home appliance index (Shenwan) rose by 0.2% - The white goods sector experienced a decline of 0.7%, the kitchen appliance sector fell by 2.6%, the black goods sector increased by 3.5%, and the small appliances sector decreased by 1.2% [1]. Stock Performance of Leading Companies - Notable stock performances during the Spring Festival period include: - Midea Group: +3.6% - Haier Smart Home: +2.8% - Hisense Home Appliances: +2.6% - Aux Electric: -11.6% - TCL Electronics: +1.3% - Sanhua Intelligent Control: +6.2% - Yadea Holdings: +4.4% - Techtronic Industries: +4.5% - JS Global Lifestyle: -2.2% - The Hang Seng Index rose by 1.9% and the Hang Seng Composite Index increased by 1.7% during the same period [2]. Valuation Insights - Current price premiums for A-shares compared to H-shares are as follows: - Midea Group: -4.8% - Haier Smart Home: +4.0% - Hisense Home Appliances: +9.7% - Sanhua Intelligent Control: +57.1% - Midea Group is viewed as having stable operations, with high absolute return levels due to dividends and buybacks. The influx of insurance capital and the appreciation of the RMB against the USD, along with easing tariffs, enhance its attractiveness to foreign investors, suggesting potential upward movement in stock price [2].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that the home appliance sector is expected to experience a stable performance in 2026, with domestic demand stabilizing and external demand showing signs of improvement, despite the transitional year of national subsidy policies [1][2] - The report highlights that the home appliance sector's performance in 2026 may be promising due to upward expectations in fundamentals, easing trade tensions, and anticipated overseas interest rate cuts, which could lead to surprising performances from home appliance companies venturing abroad [1] - The report notes that the home appliance sector's relative valuation remains at historically low levels, with expectations for gradual improvement in fundamentals and upward potential in valuations as the value style warms up at the end of the year [2] Group 2 - The report recommends several leading companies in the home appliance sector, including Midea Group, Haier Smart Home, Hisense Home Appliances, and Gree Electric for their cost-performance advantages in white goods [2] - It also suggests focusing on Hisense Visual Technology for its comprehensive strength and steady improvement in market share and profitability in the color TV segment, while keeping an eye on TCL Electronics [2] - Additionally, the report recommends leading companies in the cleaning appliance sector, such as Roborock and Ecovacs, and kitchen appliance leaders like Boss Electric, Supor, and Bear Electric for their international expansion and product innovation strategies [2]