Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Leading the Market" and the rating has been maintained [3][7]. Core Insights - The construction machinery industry is experiencing a structural recovery and growth opportunities, supported by continuous sales growth in earthmoving machinery and accelerated electrification [6][7]. - In December 2025, major companies sold 23,095 excavators, a year-on-year increase of 19.2%, with domestic sales of 10,331 units (+10.9%) and exports of 12,764 units (+26.9%) [6]. - The sales of loaders in December 2025 reached 12,236 units (+30%), with domestic sales of 5,291 units (+17.6%) and exports of 6,945 units (+41.5%) [6]. - The sales of electric loaders in December 2025 were 2,722 units, a significant increase of 218.74%, achieving an electrification rate of 22.25% (+13.17 percentage points) [6]. - The operating rate of truck cranes was excellent in 2025, while tower crane sales faced pressure, with truck cranes leading in construction activity due to their adaptability to heavy infrastructure and energy projects [6]. - Road machinery sales showed steady growth, with sales of graders, rollers, and pavers increasing by 8.35%, 23%, and 24.8% respectively in 2025 [6]. Summary by Sections Sales Performance - In 2025, the total sales of excavators reached 235,257 units (+17%), with domestic sales of 118,518 units (+17.9%) and exports of 116,739 units (+16.1%) [6]. - The sales of various types of cranes in December 2025 were as follows: truck cranes (1,911 units, +38.1%), crawler cranes (385 units, +68.1%), and tower cranes (395 units, -30.8%) [6]. Market Trends - The construction machinery industry is expected to maintain a positive trend into 2026, with non-earthmoving machinery such as certain cranes and road machinery also following the recovery led by excavators [6][7].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight," indicating that the industry index is expected to outperform the CSI 300 index by 10% or more over the next six months [8]. Core Insights - The report highlights that in May 2025, domestic sales of excavators slightly declined by 1.48% year-on-year, while exports increased by 5.42%. The overall sales of excavators from January to May 2025 showed a year-on-year growth of 17.4% [7]. - The report notes that the domestic sales of loaders increased by 16.7% year-on-year in May 2025, with a total of 10,535 units sold. The electric loader sales reached 2,765 units, marking a penetration rate of 26.25% [5][7]. - Major companies in the construction machinery sector are planning to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to raise funds for overseas expansion and enhance their global brand influence [7]. Summary by Sections Excavator Sales - In May 2025, a total of 18,202 excavators were sold, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.12%. Domestic sales accounted for 8,392 units, down 1.48%, while exports reached 9,810 units, up 5.42% [7]. - The report attributes the slight decline in domestic sales to the traditional construction off-season and the pre-emptive demand from the previous months' high growth [7]. Loader Sales - Loader sales in May 2025 totaled 10,535 units, with domestic sales of 6,037 units, up 16.7% year-on-year. Exports were 4,498 units, down 3.31% [5][7]. - The report emphasizes the trend towards electric loaders, with sales of 2,765 units in May 2025, indicating a growing acceptance and market recognition of electric machinery [7]. Market Outlook - The report suggests that the construction machinery industry is on a recovery trajectory, supported by government policies aimed at infrastructure investment and the replacement of old equipment [7]. - It recommends focusing on leading companies with strong brand recognition, comprehensive product matrices, and efficient cost management, such as SANY Heavy Industry, XCMG, and Zoomlion [7].