经济日报记者 熊丽 不同规模企业利润均有改善，私营企业利润明显加快。前8个月，分规模看，规模以上工业中型、 小型企业利润同比分别增长2.7%、1.5%，较前7个月加快1.1个、0.4个百分点，大型企业降幅较前7个月 收窄4.6个百分点。分企业类型看，国有控股企业利润降幅较前7个月收窄5.8个百分点；私营企业利润增 长3.3%，高于全部规模以上工业企业平均水平2.4个百分点，较前7个月加快1.5个百分点。 8月份，规模以上工业企业成本状况有所改善，每百元营业收入中的成本同比减少0.20元，为2024 年7月份以来首次当月同比减少。规模以上工业企业营业收入利润率为5.83%，同比提高0.90个百分点。 国家统计局工业司首席统计师于卫宁表示，在外部环境严峻复杂、国内市场需求仍显不足的背景 下，要全面贯彻落实党中央决策部署，进一步扩大国内需求，纵深推进全国统一大市场建设，规范企业 竞争秩序，为工业企业利润持续恢复创造更多有利条件。 从三大门类看，前8个月，制造业增长7.4%，较前7个月加快2.6个百分点；电力、热力、燃气及水 生产和供应业增长9.4%，加快5.5个百分点；采矿业下降30.6%，降幅收窄1.0个百分点。 ...

Core Insights - The profit of industrial enterprises above designated size in China reached 46,929.7 billion yuan in the first eight months, showing a year-on-year increase of 0.9% [1] - August saw a significant recovery with a 20.4% year-on-year profit growth, reversing the 1.5% decline in July [1][2] - The improvement in profits is attributed to macroeconomic policies, the deepening of a unified national market, and a low base from the previous year [1][2] Summary by Category Profit Trends - The profit growth of industrial enterprises turned from a 1.7% decline in the first seven months to a 0.9% increase in the first eight months, ending a continuous decline since May [2] - The operating income of these enterprises grew by 2.3% year-on-year, consistent with the previous seven months, while August's income growth accelerated to 1.9% [2] Performance by Enterprise Size - Profits improved across different enterprise sizes, with private enterprises showing a notable acceleration in profit growth [2] - Medium and small enterprises saw profit increases of 2.7% and 1.5% respectively, while large enterprises experienced a reduced decline of 4.6 percentage points compared to the previous seven months [2] Industry Performance - The equipment manufacturing sector played a crucial role, with profits growing by 7.2% in the first eight months, contributing 2.5 percentage points to the overall profit growth of industrial enterprises [3] - Among the eight industries within equipment manufacturing, seven reported profit growth, with rail, shipping, and aerospace industries seeing increases of 37.3% and 11.5% respectively [3] Structural Changes - In August, industrial profits exhibited a pattern of declining volume but rising prices, indicating a shift in profit distribution favoring upstream industries [4] - The raw materials manufacturing sector saw a profit increase of 22.1%, while consumer goods manufacturing profits turned from a 2.2% decline to a 1.4% increase [3] Future Outlook - Projections indicate that industrial profits will continue to rise in September, supported by a low base from the previous year and ongoing price increases in most industries [4] - However, challenges remain due to insufficient downstream demand, which may hinder profit recovery for downstream enterprises [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that macro policies have led to an improvement in profits for industrial enterprises above a designated scale, marking a positive trend in the industrial economy [1][2] - From January to August 2025, the total profit of industrial enterprises above a designated scale reached 46,929.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.9% [1][2] - In August 2025, profits for industrial enterprises showed a significant recovery, with a year-on-year growth of 20.4%, reversing a decline of 1.5% in July [1][2][3] Group 2 - The government work report for 2025 emphasizes the integration of technological and industrial innovation, aiming to strengthen advanced manufacturing and modern service industries [2] - The profit of the manufacturing sector increased by 7.4% from January to August, accelerating by 2.6 percentage points compared to the previous period [2][4] - The profit of the equipment manufacturing sector grew by 7.2%, contributing 2.5 percentage points to the overall profit growth of industrial enterprises [4][5] Group 3 - In August 2025, the operating income of industrial enterprises increased by 1.9%, a 1.0 percentage point acceleration from July [3] - The profit margin for industrial enterprises was 5.83% in August, an increase of 0.90 percentage points year-on-year [3] - From January to August, the profit of private enterprises grew by 3.3%, surpassing the average growth rate of all industrial enterprises [3][4] Group 4 - The raw materials manufacturing sector saw a profit increase of 22.1% from January to August, significantly contributing to the overall profit growth of industrial enterprises [5] - The industrial production data indicates a steady improvement, with the industrial added value growing by 6.2% year-on-year from January to August 2025 [5][6] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 2.9% year-on-year in August, with a narrowing decline compared to the previous month [6]

Core Insights - In the first eight months of the year, profits of industrial enterprises above designated size turned from a 1.7% year-on-year decline to a 0.9% increase, reversing a continuous decline since May [1] - In August, profits increased by 20.4% compared to a 1.5% decline in July, indicating significant improvement in monthly profits [1] - Revenue for industrial enterprises maintained stable growth, with an increase of 2.3% year-on-year in the first eight months, and a 1.9% increase in August, which accelerated by 1.0 percentage points from July [1] Group 1: Industrial Sector Performance - The manufacturing sector saw a profit increase of 7.4% in the first eight months, accelerating by 2.6 percentage points compared to the previous seven months [2] - The electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply sector grew by 9.4%, an acceleration of 5.5 percentage points [2] - The mining sector experienced a decline of 30.6%, but the rate of decline narrowed by 1.0 percentage points [2] Group 2: Equipment Manufacturing and Raw Materials - The equipment manufacturing sector's profits grew by 7.2%, contributing 2.5 percentage points to the overall profit growth of industrial enterprises [2] - Seven out of eight industries within equipment manufacturing reported profit growth, with railways, shipping, and aerospace seeing a rapid increase of 37.3% [2] - Raw materials manufacturing profits increased by 22.1%, accelerating by 10.0 percentage points, while consumer goods manufacturing profits turned from a 2.2% decline to a 1.4% increase [2] Group 3: Profit Improvement by Enterprise Size - Profits for medium and small-sized enterprises increased by 2.7% and 1.5% respectively, with improvements of 1.1 and 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous seven months [3] - Private enterprises saw a profit growth of 3.3%, surpassing the average growth of all industrial enterprises by 2.4 percentage points [3] - In August, the cost per hundred yuan of revenue decreased by 0.20 yuan year-on-year, marking the first decrease since July 2024 [3]

Core Insights - In the first eight months of the year, profits of industrial enterprises above a designated size turned from a year-on-year decline of 1.7% in the first seven months to a growth of 0.9%, reversing a continuous decline since May [1] - In August, profits increased significantly by 20.4% compared to a 1.5% decline in July, indicating a notable improvement in monthly profits [1] - Revenue for industrial enterprises maintained stable growth, with an increase of 2.3% year-on-year in the first eight months, and a 1.9% increase in August, which accelerated by 1.0 percentage points from July [1] Industrial Sector Performance - The manufacturing sector saw a profit growth of 7.4% in the first eight months, accelerating by 2.6 percentage points compared to the previous seven months [2] - The electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply sector grew by 9.4%, an acceleration of 5.5 percentage points [2] - The mining sector experienced a decline of 30.6%, although the rate of decline narrowed by 1.0 percentage points [2] Equipment Manufacturing and Raw Materials - The equipment manufacturing sector's profits grew by 7.2%, contributing 2.5 percentage points to the overall profit growth of industrial enterprises [2] - Seven out of eight industries within equipment manufacturing reported profit growth, with railways, shipping, and aerospace seeing a rapid increase of 37.3% [2] - Raw materials manufacturing profits increased by 22.1%, while consumer goods manufacturing profits turned from a decline of 2.2% to a growth of 1.4% [2] Company Size and Type Analysis - Profits improved across different scales of enterprises, with medium and small enterprises seeing year-on-year profit growth of 2.7% and 1.5%, respectively [3] - Private enterprises outperformed the average profit growth of industrial enterprises, achieving a growth of 3.3%, which is 2.4 percentage points higher than the overall average [3] - In August, the cost situation for industrial enterprises improved, with costs per 100 yuan of revenue decreasing by 0.20 yuan year-on-year, marking the first decrease since July 2024 [3]

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing efforts to combat "involution" and disordered competition in various industries have shown positive results, with expectations for further policy support to sustain this momentum [1][7]. Group 1: Industrial Profit Improvement - From January to August, industrial profits for large-scale enterprises turned from a decline of 1.7% to a growth of 0.9%, marking a significant recovery [2]. - In August alone, industrial profits saw a notable increase of 20.4%, reversing the previous month's decline of 1.5% [2]. - The improvement in industrial profits is attributed to macroeconomic policies, a unified national market, and a low base effect from the previous year [2][3]. Group 2: Price and Cost Dynamics - The Producer Price Index (PPI) saw a narrowing decline of 2.9% in August, the smallest drop since March, indicating a recovery in pricing power [3]. - Specific industries, such as coal processing and steel manufacturing, experienced reduced price declines, contributing to the overall improvement in industrial profits [3][4]. - The recovery in prices is linked to enhanced market competition and effective governance of industry practices [3][7]. Group 3: Policy Support and Future Outlook - The government is expected to continue implementing targeted policies to stimulate downstream demand, particularly in consumer goods and real estate [1][6]. - Analysts suggest that if policies effectively boost demand, the benefits of profit improvements could extend to downstream sectors, leading to a more comprehensive recovery in industrial profits [6][8]. - Recent government initiatives focus on stabilizing growth in key industries such as steel and automotive, emphasizing the need for structured governance and competition regulation [8][9].

9月27日，国家统计局发布数据显示，前8个月，全国规模以上工业企业实现利润总额46929.7亿元，同 比增长0.9%。从月度来看，8月份规模以上工业企业利润实现两位数的同比增长，由7月份下降1.5%转 为增长20.4%，工业企业当月利润改善明显。 国家统计局工业司首席统计师于卫宁表示，前8个月，在宏观政策发力显效、全国统一大市场纵深推 进，叠加去年同期低基数等多重因素作用下，规模以上工业企业利润同比增长0.9%，装备制造业支撑 有力，不同规模企业利润均有所改善。 扭转持续下降态势 数据显示，前8个月，规模以上工业企业利润由前7个月的同比下降1.7%转为增长0.9%，扭转了自今年5 月份以来企业累计利润持续下降态势。前8个月，规模以上工业企业营业收入同比增长2.3%，与前7个 月持平。其中，8月份工业企业营业收入增长1.9%，较7月份加快1.0个百分点。 光大证券研究所发布报告分析称，8月份工业企业利润同比增速大幅回正，主要受去年低基数因素推 动。 值得关注的是，不同规模企业利润均有改善，私营企业利润明显加快。数据显示，前8个月，规模以上 工业中型、小型企业利润同比分别增长2.7%、1.5%，较前7个月加快1. ...

Core Viewpoint - The profit growth of industrial enterprises in August showed a significant recovery, with a year-on-year increase of 20.4%, reversing the previous month's decline of 1.5% [4][19]. Group 1: Profit Improvement in Two Types of Industries - The profit improvement is evident in two categories of industries: one benefiting from price recovery and revenue improvement, leading to enhanced gross margins, and the other benefiting from increased investment income, resulting in improved profit margins [4][10]. - In the upstream manufacturing sector, the average PPI year-on-year for eight industries was -4.4%, a narrowing from -5.7% previously, with revenue growth of 2.29% in August compared to -1.65% previously [5][11]. - The downstream manufacturing sector saw a profit growth rate of 36.3% in August, up from -5.2% previously, with a profit margin of 7.93%, significantly improved from 5.68% year-on-year [6][12]. Group 2: August Industrial Enterprise Profit Data Review (1) Overall Situation: Profit Growth Recovery - In August, the profit of industrial enterprises increased by 20.4% year-on-year, with inventory growth at 2.3% compared to 2.4% previously [2][19]. - The profit margin for industrial enterprises was 5.83%, an increase of 0.90 percentage points year-on-year, with costs per hundred yuan of revenue decreasing by 0.20 yuan, marking the first year-on-year decrease since July 2024 [20][19]. (2) Industry Situation: Profit Growth Across Sectors - The mining industry experienced a profit growth rate of -23%, an improvement from -39.24% previously, while the manufacturing sector saw a growth rate of 26.3%, up from 6.63% [22]. - The upstream manufacturing sector's profit growth was 16.08%, while the midstream and downstream sectors reported growth rates of 6.75% and 36.3%, respectively [22].

Core Viewpoint - The recovery of upstream industry prices has been observed, while the midstream and downstream sectors still require more policy support to combat "involution" and promote sustainable development [1][5][7] Group 1: Industrial Profit and Price Trends - From January to August, the profit of the raw materials manufacturing industry increased by 22.1% year-on-year, with the steel industry turning from loss to profit [1][5] - The overall industrial profit growth turned positive, with a 0.9% increase in profits for large-scale industrial enterprises from January to August, reversing a decline since May [2][4] - In August, the Producer Price Index (PPI) decline narrowed to 2.9% year-on-year, marking the first reduction in the decline since March [3][4] Group 2: Policy Measures and Industry Support - The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) emphasized the need for state-owned enterprises to resist "involution" and promote healthy competition [1][7] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has released multiple industry stabilization plans, focusing on sectors like automotive, steel, and non-ferrous metals to enhance governance and competition order [7][8] - Future policies should focus on expanding domestic demand and ensuring the effective implementation of "anti-involution" measures to support downstream industries [6][8] Group 3: Market Dynamics and Challenges - Despite improvements in industrial profits, revenue growth indicates that demand has not significantly improved, with rising inventory levels and longer accounts receivable periods [4][6] - The structural differentiation of profits between upstream and downstream industries persists, with upstream benefiting from "anti-involution" policies while downstream remains constrained by weak terminal demand [6][8] - The steel industry faces challenges with excess capacity and demand imbalance, necessitating precise capacity control and supply-demand coordination [9]

Core Insights - In the first eight months of 2025, profits of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 0.9% year-on-year, reversing a decline that had persisted since May 2025, supported by macro policies and a low base from the previous year [1][2][3] Group 1: Profit Trends - The profit of industrial enterprises improved significantly, with a notable increase of 20.4% in August compared to a decline of 1.5% in July [1] - The manufacturing sector saw a profit increase of 7.4%, while the electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply sector grew by 9.4%. The mining sector, however, experienced a decline of 30.6% [1][2] - In August, the profit of industrial enterprises showed a double-digit growth, marking a significant recovery [1] Group 2: Revenue Growth - Revenue for industrial enterprises above designated size grew by 2.3% year-on-year in the first eight months, with August showing a 1.9% increase, which is an acceleration compared to July [2] - The equipment manufacturing sector played a crucial role, with profits increasing by 7.2%, contributing 2.5 percentage points to the overall profit growth of industrial enterprises [2][3] Group 3: Sector Performance - Raw material manufacturing profits increased by 22.1%, significantly contributing to the overall profit growth, while consumer goods manufacturing profits turned from a decline of 2.2% to a growth of 1.4% [3] - The steel industry returned to profitability with a total profit of 83.7 billion, while the non-ferrous industry saw a profit increase of 12.7% [3] Group 4: Enterprise Size and Type - Profits improved across different enterprise sizes, with medium and small enterprises seeing increases of 2.7% and 1.5% respectively, while large enterprises experienced a reduced decline [4] - Private enterprises outperformed the average, with a profit growth of 3.3%, which is 2.4 percentage points higher than the overall industrial average [4] Group 5: Cost and Profitability - In August, the cost per hundred yuan of revenue decreased by 0.20 yuan, marking the first year-on-year reduction since July 2024 [5] - The profit margin for industrial enterprises rose to 5.83%, an increase of 0.90 percentage points year-on-year [5]