Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the home appliance sector, highlighting its performance against the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index [3][4]. Core Insights - The home appliance sector outperformed the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index, with the sector index rising by 1.8% compared to a 1.6% increase in the broader index [4][5]. - Key companies such as Beiyi Co., Lek Electric, and Huaxiang Co. showed significant gains, while Aopu Technology and Stone Technology faced declines [4][7]. - December 2025 production data for major appliances indicates a total production of 30.18 million units, a 14.1% decrease from the previous year [10]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and five other departments issued a plan to enhance the adaptability of supply and demand in consumer goods, aiming for a significant optimization of the supply structure by 2027 [11]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The home appliance sector index increased by 1.8%, outperforming the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index [4][5]. - Notable performers included Beiyi Co. (10.2%), Lek Electric (9.0%), and Huaxiang Co. (8.4%) [4][7]. Industry Dynamics - December 2025 production data shows a total of 30.18 million units for air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines, with air conditioner production down 22.3% year-on-year [10]. - The government plan aims to create three trillion-level consumption fields and ten hundred-billion-level consumption hotspots by 2027 [11]. Sales Data - October sales data revealed a significant decline in offline sales for major appliances, with air conditioner retail volume down 48.3% and retail value down 53.7% [33][36]. - The average retail price for air conditioners decreased by 10.7% to 4,224 yuan [33]. Investment Opportunities - The report identifies three main investment themes: 1. Head companies in white and black appliances with low valuations and high dividends [4]. 2. Core component manufacturers expanding into emerging tech fields [4]. 3. Growth in overseas demand for new consumer appliances [4]. Raw Material Prices - As of November 28, 2025, copper prices increased by 17.83% year-on-year, while aluminum prices rose by 5.15% [13][20].