First Quarter 2025 Financial Review April 30, 2025 1Q 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this financial review relate to future events and expectations and are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believe," "estimate," "will be," "will," "would," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "forecast," "target," "guide," "project," "intend," "could," "should" or other similar words or expressions often id ...

Core Viewpoint - Caterpillar Inc. is expected to report year-over-year declines in both earnings and revenues for the first quarter of 2025, with earnings estimated at $4.30 per share, reflecting a 23% decline from the previous year, and revenues projected at $14.54 billion, indicating an 8% decrease [1]. Financial Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Q1 2025 earnings has decreased by 0.46% over the past 60 days [2]. - The current earnings estimate for Q1 is $4.30, down from $4.33 30 days ago, and the revenue estimate is $14.54 billion [2]. - The operating income is projected to decrease by 25% year-over-year to $2.55 billion, with an operating margin of 18.8%, down from 22.8% in Q4 2024 [10]. Segment Performance - The Resource Industries segment is expected to report external sales of $2.72 billion, a 12% decline year-over-year, with an operating profit of $621 million, down 15% [11]. - The Construction segment's external sales are projected at $5.38 billion, reflecting a 16% decline, with an operating profit of $1.39 billion, indicating a 21% decrease [12]. - The Energy and Transportation segment is expected to see external sales of $5.5 billion, a slight increase of 0.5%, with an operating profit of $1.3 billion, down 0.3% year-over-year [14][15]. Market Conditions - The manufacturing sector showed initial signs of recovery in early 2025 but lost momentum, as indicated by the Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index, which fell to 49% in March [6]. - The New Orders Index declined sharply from 55.1% in January to 45.2% in March, reflecting reduced customer orders due to rising tariff concerns [7]. Price Performance and Valuation - Caterpillar's stock has decreased by 12.4% over the past year, underperforming its industry and the broader market [16]. - The stock is currently trading at a forward P/E of 15.64, which is higher than the industry average of 14.79 [20]. - Compared to peers like Komatsu, Terex, and Manitowoc, Caterpillar's valuation is relatively high, with competitors trading at lower P/E ratios [21]. Strategic Outlook - Long-term demand prospects for Caterpillar are supported by increased infrastructure spending and a shift toward clean energy [25]. - The company has a strong balance sheet, allowing for investments in growth, share repurchases, and dividends [25]. - The upcoming leadership change with COO Joseph Creed succeeding James Umpleby as CEO will be closely monitored for its impact on navigating current challenges [25].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a Buy rating on Sany Heavy Industry with a target price of Rmb24.00, indicating an expected share price return of 25.1% and a total expected return of 26.6% [6]. Core Insights - Sany Heavy Industry is focusing on high-quality growth and third-party markets due to the ongoing deglobalization trend, targeting regions without competitive local construction machinery OEMs [1][2]. - The management is optimistic about the demand for excavators in China, driven by labor replacement and the export of second-hand excavators, while remaining cautious about non-excavator demand due to a sluggish property market [3][5]. - Significant upside potential is identified in ultra-large excavators and aftermarket services, where Sany currently lags behind competitors like Caterpillar and Komatsu [4][5]. Summary by Sections Market Focus - Sany plans to concentrate on third-party markets such as the Middle East, South America, and Africa, where local competition is minimal [2]. Demand Outlook - Management expresses a positive outlook for excavator demand in China, anticipating a shift similar to Japan's market, while being cautious about non-excavator machinery due to ongoing property market challenges [3]. Growth Strategy - The company aims for high-quality growth by focusing on receivable recoveries and investing in R&D while reducing operational expenses to enhance competitiveness [5][8]. Capital Expenditure - Future capital expenditure is expected to remain low, around Rmb2.9 billion, reflecting a 35% year-over-year decrease, as Sany does not plan significant capacity expansion in China due to oversupply [8]. Global Expansion - Sany is considering expanding production capacities in regions like Brazil and Eastern Europe to adapt to the deglobalization trend, where production costs are significantly lower than in China [8]. IPO Plans - The planned Hong Kong IPO is viewed as a step towards deepening Sany's globalization efforts, despite having sufficient cash reserves for operational needs [9].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. is Overweight, indicating that the stock's total return is expected to exceed the average total return of the industry coverage universe over the next 12-18 months [2]. Core Insights - The report highlights a modest revenue miss in 4Q24, with a year-over-year revenue increase of 8%, primarily due to lower-than-expected sales in concrete machinery and excavators. However, net profit increased by 131% year-over-year, driven by a decline in selling expenses and non-operating income [5][6]. - The company is viewed as a key beneficiary of China's economic recovery and global expansion in 2025, despite facing some challenges from tariffs affecting approximately 5% of its revenue exposure to the U.S. [5]. Financial Summary - For FY24, revenue is projected to increase by 6% to Rmb78 billion, with net profit expected to reach Rmb5.84 billion, reflecting a 30% increase year-over-year [5]. - The report provides detailed financial metrics, including an EPS forecast of Rmb0.69 for FY24, with a projected increase to Rmb1.28 by FY26 [2]. - The gross profit margin for 4Q24 was reported at 22%, a decrease of 7 percentage points year-over-year, but the core business gross profit margin is expected to improve to 28% in 2024 when excluding GAAP effects [5][6]. Price Target and Market Metrics - The price target for Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. is set at Rmb24.00, representing a 25% upside from the closing price of Rmb19.19 on April 18, 2025 [2]. - The company has a market capitalization of Rmb162.84 billion and an average daily trading value of Rmb1.088 billion [2].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co Ltd. is Overweight [6]. Core Insights - The report indicates that China's Aerial Working Platform (AWP) sales have shown a narrowing decline, with a 10% year-over-year decrease in March, totaling 18.2k units, compared to a 20% decline in the first three months of 2025. Domestic sales fell by 22% year-over-year to 8.8k units, while exports increased by 6% year-over-year to 9.4k units [1]. - Dingli has suspended shipments to the US due to tariffs but anticipates growth in non-US markets [1]. Summary by Sections Sales Performance - In March, AWP sales in China decreased by 10% year-over-year to 18.2k units, with domestic sales down 22% to 8.8k units and exports up 6% to 9.4k units [1]. Company Overview - Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co Ltd. is a leading supplier of aerial working platforms in China, making the AWP sales volume a significant indicator for its share price [4]. Financial Metrics - The price target for Dingli is set at Rmb70.00, indicating a potential upside of 77% from the closing price of Rmb39.48 on April 18, 2025 [6]. - The company has a market capitalization of Rmb19,991 million and an enterprise value of Rmb15,647 million [6]. - Projected revenues for the fiscal years ending in December are Rmb6,312 million for 2023, Rmb8,450 million for 2024, Rmb10,020 million for 2025, and Rmb11,487 million for 2026 [6]. Valuation - The report applies a P/B multiple of 2.8x to the 2025 estimated book value per share, which aligns with its average P/B over the past three years, reflecting similar ROE levels and earnings growth [8].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "BUY" rating for SANY Heavy, with a target price revised to RMB22 from RMB21, indicating a potential upside of 15.4% from the current price of RMB19.06 [1][3]. Core Insights - SANY Heavy's net profit for 2024 is projected at RMB5.97 billion, reflecting a 32% year-over-year increase, which aligns closely with estimates [1]. - The company is focusing on emerging markets such as Asia Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, and South America, while remaining cautious about the US and European markets due to geopolitical concerns [1]. - The management highlighted the growth potential in large-size and mining excavators, positioning SANY as a key player in the excavator upcycle [1]. Financial Performance - Revenue for FY24 is expected to reach RMB78.38 billion, a 5.9% increase from FY23, with further growth projected to RMB88.84 billion in FY25 and RMB97.80 billion in FY26 [2]. - Adjusted net profit is forecasted to grow to RMB7.72 billion in FY25 and RMB8.88 billion in FY26, with corresponding EPS increasing to RMB0.91 and RMB1.05 respectively [2]. - The proposed dividend for FY24 indicates a 51% payout ratio, up from 41% in FY23, marking the highest payout since 2017 [1]. Regional Revenue Breakdown - In 2024, overseas revenue is expected to grow by 12% year-over-year, contributing 64% of total revenue, with Africa showing a significant 44% increase [6][8]. - The revenue breakdown for overseas markets in 2024 includes Asia Pacific (42%), Europe (25%), America (21%), and Africa (11%) [8]. Earnings Forecast Adjustments - The earnings forecasts for 2025 and 2026 have been slightly revised upwards by 5% and 7% respectively, reflecting the anticipated earnings upcycle [1][13]. - The target price adjustment to RMB22 is based on an unchanged target P/E of 24x, which is 0.5 standard deviations above the average of 20x since 2017 [1][3]. Share Performance - The market capitalization of SANY Heavy is approximately RMB161.74 billion, with an average turnover of RMB1.51 billion over the past three months [3]. - The stock has experienced a 1-month decline of 6.7% but a 3-month increase of 23.6% [5].

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