Group 1 - Goldman Sachs reports significant improvement in lithium market fundamentals in recent months, expecting a tight supply-demand situation from the second half of 2025 to the first half of 2026, driven by strong domestic demand and exports, particularly from energy storage systems [1] - The firm downgraded Ganfeng Lithium (01772) from "Neutral" to "Sell," raising the target price for Hong Kong shares from HKD 28 to HKD 32, while maintaining "Sell" ratings for Ganfeng Lithium A-shares (002460.SZ) and Tianqi Lithium (09696, 002466.SZ), with Tianqi Lithium's target price increased from HKD 21.5 to HKD 24.5 [1] Group 2 - Current spot prices face downside risks due to negative feedback from downstream markets, slowing growth in energy storage system installations, and other factors affecting inventory replenishment, with a slow response from the supply side [2] - Goldman Sachs updated its lithium price forecasts, estimating an average price of USD 11,000 per ton of lithium carbonate in the first half of 2026, unchanged from previous predictions, while the second half of 2026 is expected to average USD 9,500, a 14% downward adjustment from previous forecasts, and USD 9,300 for 2027, down 15% [2] - The firm lowered its earnings forecasts for covered lithium stocks by 5% to 42% for 2026 to 2027 due to the adjustment in lithium price predictions, but raised target prices by 9% to 15% as the valuation year rolls to 2026, assuming a higher bottom valuation for the cycle [2] - It is estimated that most Chinese lithium stocks currently imply lithium carbonate prices in the range of USD 16,200 to USD 24,500 per ton for 2026 to 2027 [2]