Group 1 - Japan Display Inc (JDI) announced a postponement of its investment in Taiwan's PanelSemi due to increased geopolitical risks in the semiconductor sector and a rapidly changing global economic environment [2] - JDI's consolidated revenue for the fiscal year 2024 is projected to decline by 21.4% to 188.01 billion yen, with an operating loss of 37.07 billion yen [3] - The company has reported a net loss of 78.22 billion yen for the fiscal year 2024, marking its 11th consecutive year of losses [3] Group 2 - JDI's Mobara factory, which produces LCD/OLED panels, is set to cease operations by March 2026, with plans to convert the site into an AI data center [4] - The company plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 1,500 employees in Japan, which represents nearly 60% of its domestic staff, as part of its restructuring efforts [4] - JDI aims to achieve profitability in its core business by fiscal year 2026 through measures such as layoffs and consolidating production at its Ishikawa factory [5] Group 3 - JDI plans to spin off its automotive display business into a subsidiary named "AutoTech" by October 1, 2025, to facilitate external funding and partnerships [5] - Scott Callon, JDI's Chairman and CEO, has resigned due to poor performance, with Jun Akama taking over as the new CEO [5]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the increasing involvement of panel manufacturers in the energy storage sector, highlighting their strategic partnerships and investments to enhance energy resilience and diversify revenue streams [1][4][7]. Group 1: Company Initiatives - Innolux has partnered with Delta Electronics to establish a large-scale energy storage system in Tainan Science Park, with a capacity of 40MW/70MWh, which can support the electricity needs of approximately 5,600 households for a day [1]. - Currently, Innolux has achieved a grid-connected solar power capacity of 46MW and aims to continue investing in energy generation to address power supply imbalances and enhance grid resilience [3]. - AU Optronics has been involved in the solar energy sector since 2008, with over 410 solar power plants completed, totaling a capacity of 515MW, positioning itself among the top five solar system builders in Taiwan [4]. - BOE Technology Group has established a subsidiary focused on energy technology, with a total renewable energy station capacity exceeding 1.5GW and a significant investment in R&D for perovskite solar cells [4]. - RiTdisplay has shifted its focus to energy, with its subsidiary RitWin Technology developing efficient lithium iron battery modules, contributing 60-70% of the group's revenue in 2024 [5][6]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The entry of panel manufacturers into the energy storage sector is driven by their existing technological advantages in semiconductor processes, materials science, and optical design, which can support innovations in energy technology [7]. - The experience in precision manufacturing and yield control from the display industry can be applied to energy storage product lines, addressing the urgent need for stable and cost-effective green energy [8]. - Expanding into the energy sector allows panel manufacturers to create new revenue sources, reduce dependence on a single industry, and mitigate operational risks, although they will face challenges in adapting to new technology standards and market competition [8].

Investment Rating - Industry rating is maintained at "Outperform the Market" [5] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights the recovery opportunities in the consumer electronics sector following the recent tariff agreement [2] - The 3D printing industry is experiencing significant advancements, particularly in collaboration between equipment suppliers and 3C manufacturers, which is becoming a key focus in the consumer goods sector [2][11] - The iPhone 16 series has shown a price stratification across different sales channels, with e-commerce platforms offering further discounts to meet trade-in subsidy thresholds [2][20] - The panel market is showing distinct characteristics across applications, with the TV panel market facing supply-demand challenges while the monitor panel market continues to see price increases due to tariff exemptions [3][24] Summary by Sections 3D Printing - Recent developments include a joint venture between Huagong Technology and Lika Precision to enhance SLM manufacturing technology [11] - The domestic supply chain is witnessing critical breakthroughs, with companies like Plittech and Raycus Laser making significant progress in metal materials and laser technology [2][11] Apple Supply Chain - The pricing strategy for the iPhone 16 series has created a three-tier pricing structure across different sales channels [20] - Innovation is emphasized with the upcoming foldable iPhone featuring a book-like design, showcasing Apple's commitment to new technology [21] Panel Market - The TV panel market is experiencing a decline in demand, leading manufacturers to adjust production capacity, with an expected decrease in average utilization rates by 6-7 percentage points [3][24] - The monitor panel market continues to rise, driven by tariff exemptions, although the growth rate may slow due to the weakening demand in the TV panel sector [24] Tariff Adjustments - The recent US-China trade talks have led to a temporary suspension of certain tariffs, positively impacting the expectations of Chinese Apple supply chain manufacturers [4][26] - The adjustment in tariff policies is expected to enhance the shipment volumes of upstream manufacturers like GoerTek and Luxshare Precision [4][28]

Group 1 - The demand for TV panels is gradually weakening in May, leading brand manufacturers to adjust orders and request price concessions from panel manufacturers due to rising inventory levels [1] - Panel manufacturers are implementing a series of capacity adjustment measures to stabilize panel prices, with expectations that prices will remain flat in May [1] - TV brand manufacturers are hoping for price reductions from panel manufacturers to offset the cost pressures arising from increased tariffs, which could aid in the promotional rhythm for the second half of the year [2] Group 2 - The demand for LCD monitor panels remains strong, driven by tariff issues, with some brand manufacturers increasing stock ahead of a three-month exemption period for high tariffs [2] - Prices for LCD monitor panels are expected to continue rising in May, with specific increases noted for various sizes, such as a $0.2 increase for non-backlit modules and $0.1 for 21.5-inch and 27-inch panels [2] - In the laptop market, while there are urgent orders due to varying progress in Southeast Asia, the overall demand remains stable, with expectations that laptop panel prices will remain flat in May [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the electronics industry for 2024 and Q1 2025 [1] Core Insights - The electronics industry is expected to perform well in 2024 and Q1 2025, driven by the recovery in terminal demand and innovations in AI [2][6] - Key segments such as consumer electronics, PCB/CCL, and panel manufacturing are showing strong performance [2][6] - The report highlights the importance of AI-driven hardware in sustaining growth, particularly in the PCB/CCL sector [2][6] Summary by Sections Overall Industry Performance - The electronics industry is projected to achieve a total revenue of CNY 28,036.40 billion in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 17.04% [6][15] - Net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to reach CNY 957.03 billion, with a year-on-year increase of 24.10% [6][15] - For Q1 2025, the industry anticipates a revenue of CNY 6,949.32 billion, reflecting an 18.47% year-on-year growth [6][23] Segment Performance Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics sector is forecasted to grow by 21.32% in revenue to CNY 15,050.67 billion in 2024 [42] - Net profit for this segment is expected to increase by 15.60% [42] PCB Sector - The PCB sector is projected to see a revenue increase of 17.56% to CNY 2,015.90 billion in 2024 [97] - Net profit is expected to grow by 19.68% [97] CCL Sector - The CCL sector anticipates a revenue growth of 19.48% to CNY 316.63 billion in 2024 [122] - Net profit is expected to surge by 106.98% [122] Panel Manufacturing - The panel manufacturing sector is expected to achieve a revenue of CNY 3,632.03 billion in 2024, marking a 4.10% increase [142] - Net profit is projected to grow significantly by 44.62% [142]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that while demand for TV panels is weakening, panel manufacturers are implementing production cuts to stabilize prices, resulting in overall price stability for May [2] - The LCD monitor panel prices are experiencing a slight increase due to tariff-related demand, with a projected price rise of $0.2 for non-backlit LCD monitor panels in May [2] - The production capacity for laptop panels is not expected to increase significantly in the short term, leading to stable pricing for laptop panels in May, despite ongoing tariff discussions [3] Group 2 - Panel manufacturers are adopting a more flexible pricing strategy to secure customer orders and increase market share, which may lead to different market dynamics for laptop and LCD monitor panels [3] - The average utilization rate in the panel industry is expected to decrease by approximately 6% to 7% in May compared to April, as manufacturers respond to the weakening demand [2] - The anticipated price increase for LCD monitor panels may begin to converge due to the weakening demand for TV panels, which could impact the overall pricing trend [2]

【WitsView整理】 据深天马官方微信消息，近日上市的小鹏X9，其10.25英寸仪表和17.3英寸中控 显示总成解决方案由深天马提供。 据介绍，10.25 英寸仪表屏，分辨率为1920x720，画面显示清晰，方便驾驶者准确、清晰读取驾乘 信息。在亮度表现上，最大亮度可达700nit，即使在阳光下，屏幕显示内容依然能够看得清。 图片来源：小鹏汽车官网 17.3英寸悬浮触控屏，采用窄边框设计，分辨率为3K，达到车规级视网膜屏标准，色彩还原度 高。此外，该屏幕融合了LTPS显示技术与TED内嵌式触控技术，触控响应迅速，操作灵敏流畅。 值得一提的是，今年3月发布的2025款小鹏G6中控屏也由深天马供应。 2025款小鹏G6中控屏，屏幕尺寸为15.6英寸，采用悬浮式设计，为2.5K车规级视网膜屏，并搭了 配窄边框设计，提升使用体验。该屏幕还采用了LTPS显示技术、TED内嵌式触控技术以及防眩目 功能，在提升视觉体验的同时，进一步减少炫光干扰，提升行车安全。 图片来源：小鹏汽车官网 天马表示，自2017年与小鹏达成合作伙伴关系以来，公司已先后为小鹏推出的首款车型G3、小鹏 P5、小鹏G6、小鹏P7+等车型提供仪表、中 ...

Core Viewpoint - BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. reported a significant recovery in its financial performance for 2024, with a revenue increase of 13.66% and a net profit surge of 108.97% compared to the previous year, indicating a rebound from a substantial decline in 2023 [1][4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, BOE achieved total revenue of 198.38 billion yuan, up from 174.54 billion yuan in 2023, marking a 13.66% year-on-year growth [1][3]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 5.32 billion yuan, a remarkable increase of 108.97% compared to a net profit decline of 66.22% in 2023 [1][4]. Business Segments - The display device segment generated revenue of 165.00 billion yuan, accounting for 83.18% of total revenue, with a year-on-year growth of 12.55% driven by a rebound in LCD panel demand and large-size TV products [1][3]. - The Internet of Things (IoT) innovation business reported revenue of 33.83 billion yuan, representing 17.05% of total revenue, with a slight growth of 0.11% [2][3]. - The MLED direct display business saw a significant revenue increase of 49.76%, reaching 8.48 billion yuan, contributing 4.28% to total revenue [2][3]. - The sensor business generated 386.47 million yuan, a decrease of 4.58% year-on-year, while the smart medical engineering business achieved 1.84 billion yuan, growing by 9.73% [2][3]. Market Performance - In the Chinese mainland market, revenue was 99.52 billion yuan, accounting for 50.17% of total revenue, with a year-on-year growth of 23.57% [3]. - Revenue from other regions was 98.86 billion yuan, making up 49.83% of total revenue, with a growth of 5.17% [3]. Research and Development - BOE's R&D expenses reached 13.1 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 15.94% [4]. Future Outlook - The company anticipates a revenue growth of over 10% in Q1 2025, aiming for a historical high for first-quarter revenue, with net profit projections between 1.6 billion to 1.65 billion yuan, indicating a growth of over 60% [4]. - The LCD business is expected to benefit from the "old-for-new" policy in the Chinese market, while flexible AMOLED business is projected to improve despite traditional seasonal slowdowns [4]. Industry Position - According to RUNTO, BOE remains the leading manufacturer in the global large-size LCD TV panel market, with an annual shipment of approximately 59.7 million units, achieving a market share of 25.2% [5][6].

【TrendForce】 4 月21日，TrendForce集邦咨询公布最新面板价格。具体来看：电视面板价格与 笔电面板价格预估全面 持平，显示器面板价格上涨。 | 应用别 | R4 | 分辨率 | 出货型态 | | | 液晶显示屏价格 | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | IE | 를 | म्येश | 与前月差异(%) | | | 电视 | ee .. M | 3840x2160 | Open-Cell | 173 | 182 | 177 | 0.0 | 0.0% | | | ER .. M | 3840x2160 | Open-Cell | 122 | 130 | 127 | 0.0 | 0.0% | | | 43"W | 1920x1080 | Open-Cell | 64 | 67 | રિર | 0.0 | 0.0% | | | 32"W | 1366x768 | Open-Cell | 35.0 | 37.0 | 36.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | | 桌上显示器 | 27"W (IP ...

| 应用别 | 尺寸 | 分辨率 | 出货型态 | | | 液晶显示屏价格 | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | ARE | 를 | 均价 | 与前月差异(%) | | | 电视 | ee "M | 3840x2160 | Open-Cell | 173 | 182 | 177 | 0.0 | 0.0% | | | ER"M | 3840x2160 | Open-Cell | 122 | 130 | 127 | 0.0 | 0.0% | | | 43"W | 1920x1080 | Open-Cell | 64 | 67 | રિ | 0.0 | 0.0% | | | 32"W | 1366x768 | Open-Cell | 35.0 | 37.0 | 36.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | | 桌上显示器 | 27"W (IPS) | 1920x1080 | LED | 57.5 | 65.6 | 62.9 | 0.2 | 0.3% | | | 23.8"W (IPS) | 1920x1080 | L ...