Core Insights - The cumulative profit of industrial enterprises above designated size fell by 1.7% year-on-year from January to July, with a significant narrowing of the decline in July to 1.5%, down 2.8 percentage points from the previous month [1] - The "Two New" policies, focusing on large-scale equipment updates and consumer goods replacement, have significantly contributed to profit growth in new momentum industries, particularly in equipment manufacturing [1][5] - In July, profits in specific sectors such as electronic and electrical machinery manufacturing, general component manufacturing, and food and beverage equipment manufacturing saw substantial year-on-year increases of 87.9%, 15.3%, and 11.3% respectively [1] Industrial Performance - The industrial added value for enterprises above designated size grew by 5.7% year-on-year in July, despite a 1.1 percentage point decline in growth rate compared to previous months, remaining above the average of the past five years [3] - Export growth in July was recorded at 7.2%, surpassing the ten-year average of 3.6% for the same period, driven by "grabbing exports" and "grabbing Two New" initiatives [3] - The "anti-involution" effect has been reflected in the prices of raw materials, with significant reductions in price declines for various industries, contributing to a decrease in the overall impact on the Producer Price Index (PPI) [3] Profit Recovery - From January to July, profits in the raw materials manufacturing sector increased by 10% year-on-year, accelerating by 3.2 percentage points compared to the previous period, with the steel processing industry turning profitable [5] - Small and medium-sized industrial enterprises showed signs of profit recovery in July, with profits turning from declines of 7.8% and 9.7% in June to increases of 1.8% and 0.5% respectively [6] - The overall industrial production maintained rapid growth in July, although challenges such as weak effective demand and low profit levels persist [6] Future Outlook - The "anti-involution" strategy is expected to focus on controlling increments while optimizing existing resources, leading to a gradual support for industrial profit growth [7] - With the expected normalization of supply and demand following extreme weather disruptions, industrial profits are anticipated to continue a mild recovery trend, with monthly year-on-year growth potentially turning positive [7] - Upcoming policies, including a new 500 billion yuan financial tool aimed at supporting infrastructure and strategic emerging industries, are expected to provide stable demand support [7][8]

Group 1 - In July, profits of industrial enterprises above designated size decreased by 1.5% year-on-year, a narrowing of 2.8 percentage points compared to June, indicating a continuous improvement in corporate profitability [1] - The gross profit margin for enterprises turned from a decline of 1.3% in June to a growth of 0.1% in July, supported by continuous revenue growth [1] - In July, the operating income of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 0.9% year-on-year, with a cumulative growth of 2.3% in the first seven months [1] Group 2 - Manufacturing profits grew rapidly, with a year-on-year increase of 6.8% in July, accelerating by 5.4 percentage points compared to June [1] - The profits of raw material manufacturing turned from a decline of 5.0% in June to a growth of 36.9% in July, with the steel and oil processing industries achieving profits of 18.09 billion and 3.46 billion respectively [1] Group 3 - High-tech manufacturing profits showed significant growth, with a year-on-year increase of 18.9% in July, compared to a decline of 0.9% in June [2] - The aerospace manufacturing industry saw a profit increase of 40.9%, while integrated circuit manufacturing and semiconductor device manufacturing profits grew by 176.1% and 104.5% respectively [2] Group 4 - Profits of small and medium-sized enterprises improved significantly, with medium-sized and small enterprises turning from declines of 7.8% and 9.7% in June to growths of 1.8% and 0.5% in July [3] - Private enterprises experienced a profit growth of 2.6% in July, exceeding the national average for all industrial enterprises by 4.1 percentage points [3]

Group 1 - In July, manufacturing profits increased by 6.8% year-on-year, with the growth rate accelerating by 5.4 percentage points compared to June [1] - Overall, profits of industrial enterprises above designated size decreased by 1.5% year-on-year in July, but the decline narrowed by 2.8 percentage points from June, indicating a continued improvement in corporate profitability [1] - The growth in operating income for industrial enterprises has created favorable conditions for profit recovery, with gross profit turning from a decline of 1.3% in June to a growth of 0.1% in July [1] Group 2 - The rapid growth of manufacturing profits significantly contributed to the recovery of profits in industrial enterprises above designated size, with the manufacturing profit growth rate accelerating further in July [1] - High-tech manufacturing profits saw a substantial increase, turning from a decline of 0.9% in June to a growth of 18.9% in July, contributing to a 2.9 percentage point acceleration in the profit growth rate of all industrial enterprises above designated size [1] - The "Two New" policies have shown significant effectiveness, continuously driving profit growth in industries such as electronic and electrical machinery manufacturing, computer manufacturing, and household cleaning appliances [1] Group 3 - Notably, the profits of small and medium-sized enterprises improved significantly, with medium-sized and small enterprises' profits turning from declines of 7.8% and 9.7% in June to growths of 1.8% and 0.5% in July, respectively [2] - Private enterprises experienced a profit growth of 2.6% in July, exceeding the average growth rate of all industrial enterprises above designated size by 4.1 percentage points [2] - The need for policy continuity and stability is emphasized to enhance flexibility and foresight, further expand domestic demand, strengthen innovation-driven initiatives, and promote the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries [2]

Core Insights - The implementation of the "Two New" policies has significantly boosted profit growth in related industries, particularly in July [1] Industry Performance - In July, driven by large-scale equipment renewal policies, the profit growth in the manufacturing of electronic and electrical machinery specialized equipment, general components, and specialized equipment for food, beverage, tobacco, and feed production increased by 87.9%, 15.3%, and 11.3% respectively [1] - The "old for new" consumption policy has led to remarkable profit increases in the manufacturing of complete computers, intelligent unmanned aerial vehicles, and household cleaning appliances, with profits rising by 124.2%, 100.0%, and 29.7% respectively [1] - Related industries in the supply chain, such as computer peripheral equipment manufacturing and sensitive components and sensors manufacturing, also saw profit increases of 57.0% and 51.9% respectively [1]

Group 1 - The profit level of industrial enterprises continues to improve, with a 0.9% year-on-year increase in operating revenue in July and a 1.5% year-on-year decline in profit, which is a narrowing of 2.8 percentage points compared to June [1] - From January to July, the operating revenue increased by 2.3%, creating favorable conditions for profit recovery, while the profit decline for the same period narrowed by 0.1 percentage points compared to the first half of the year [1] - The gross profit margin turned from a 1.3% decline in June to a 0.1% increase in July, indicating a positive trend in profitability [1] Group 2 - Manufacturing profits grew rapidly, with a 6.8% year-on-year increase in July, accelerating by 5.4 percentage points compared to June, contributing significantly to the overall profit recovery of industrial enterprises [2] - The raw material manufacturing sector saw a turnaround, with profits increasing by 36.9% in July, while the consumer goods manufacturing sector experienced a 4.7% decline, which is a narrowing of 3.0 percentage points compared to June [2] - High-tech manufacturing profits surged by 18.9% in July, with notable growth in aerospace and semiconductor industries, where profits increased by 40.9% and 176.1% respectively [2] Group 3 - The "Two New" policies have shown significant results, leading to rapid profit growth in related industries, such as a 87.9% increase in profits for electronic and electrical machinery manufacturing in July [3] - The consumer goods replacement policy has driven profits in computer manufacturing and smart drone manufacturing to grow by 124.2% and 100.0% respectively [3] - Profits for medium and small enterprises improved significantly, with private enterprises showing a 2.6% profit increase, surpassing the national average by 4.1 percentage points [3] Group 4 - In the context of external uncertainties and insufficient domestic demand, there is a need to implement policies that enhance stability and flexibility, expand domestic demand, and promote the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries [4]

Core Viewpoint - In July, industrial production above designated size maintained stable growth, contributing to a reasonable recovery in price levels and continuous restoration of corporate profitability due to the gradual implementation of a series of policies [1] Industry Performance - The manufacturing of electronic and electrical machinery specialized equipment saw a profit increase of 87.9% year-on-year [1] - General component manufacturing experienced a profit growth of 15.3% year-on-year [1] - The specialized equipment manufacturing for food, beverages, tobacco, and feed production recorded a profit rise of 11.3% year-on-year [1] Consumer Goods Sector - The "old for new" policy in consumer goods led to a profit increase of 124.2% in computer complete machine manufacturing [1] - The manufacturing of intelligent unmanned aerial vehicles saw a profit growth of 100.0% [1] - Household cleaning and hygiene electrical appliances manufacturing experienced a profit increase of 29.7% [1] Related Industries - Profit in computer peripheral equipment manufacturing grew by 57.0% [1] - Sensitive components and sensors manufacturing saw a profit increase of 51.9% [1]