Group 1 - The provincial government emphasizes the importance of integrating technological innovation with industrial innovation to enhance the competitiveness of modern industrial clusters [1] - Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic Company is highlighted for its production of high-precision products, with a focus on increasing R&D investment and innovation to drive industry transformation towards intelligence and sustainability [1] - Weiyi Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Company is leveraging AI and big data for the digital transformation of industrial enterprises, with a call for enhanced support in computing power and data resources [1] Group 2 - The new energy sector is identified as a key industry in Changzhou, with a focus on breakthroughs in materials, energy efficiency, and safety in power and energy storage batteries [2] - The government stresses the need for deep integration of industry, academia, and research to enhance the overall R&D application level in the new energy industry [2] - The urban renewal project in Zhonglou District aims to improve living conditions in older neighborhoods through scientific planning and quality control in construction [2]

Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Outperform" compared to the market [2] Core Insights - Strong demand for power and energy storage batteries, with significant recovery in raw material and cell prices [2] - Domestic battery and lithium iron phosphate cathode material production in 2025 is significantly higher than in 2024, with October production reaching 170.6 GWh, a year-on-year increase of 50.84% [5][21] - The price of lithium carbonate has risen from approximately 70,000 yuan/ton in mid-September to over 84,000 yuan/ton in mid-November [9][10] - Domestic new energy storage demand remains robust, with a continuous increase in the number of registered projects [2] Summary by Sections 1. Battery Demand and Price Recovery - **Production**: In the first ten months of 2025, domestic battery and lithium iron phosphate cathode material production exceeded that of the same period in 2024. In October 2025, domestic battery production was 170.6 GWh, a year-on-year increase of 50.84% and a month-on-month increase of 12.83% [5] - **Prices**: Raw material prices have shown a significant recovery, with lithium carbonate prices rising to over 84,000 yuan/ton and lithium iron phosphate prices exceeding 37,000 yuan/ton by mid-November [9][10] - **Domestic Demand**: From January to October 2025, the monthly installation of lithium iron phosphate batteries consistently surpassed that of 2024, with October showing a year-on-year increase of 43.62% [21][24] - **Overseas Demand**: In the same period, China's power battery exports were higher than in 2024, with October exports reaching 2.1078 million units, a year-on-year increase of 23.53% [29]

Group 1: Report Title and Date - The report is titled "Guoxin Futures Non - Ferrous (Nickel) Weekly Report" dated November 9, 2025 [3] Group 2: Table of Contents - The report includes three main parts: Market Review, Fundamental Analysis, and Future Outlook [4] Group 3: Market Review - This section focuses on the price trend of the nickel futures主力合约 [6] Group 4: Fundamental Analysis - **Upstream**: It shows the inventory of Chinese nickel ore at ports [10] - **Midstream**: Covers the prices of electrolytic nickel, nickel sulfate, the monthly import volume of ferronickel, and the price of 8 - 12% ferronickel from Fubao [13][15][18] - **Downstream**: Analyzes the price, futures positions, and inventory of stainless steel, as well as the production of power and energy - storage batteries and new - energy vehicles [20][28][30] Group 5: Future Outlook - In the US, on the 29th local time, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points, setting the federal funds rate target range at 3.75% - 4%. The probability of a 25 - basis - point rate cut in December is 74.7%, and the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 25.3%. In China, the September manufacturing PMI was 49.8%, up 0.4 percentage points from the previous month [35] - The nickel futures in Shanghai showed a weak and volatile trend this week. The premium and discount of refined nickel brands were stable with average trading. Due to the rainy season in the Philippines and the impact of Typhoon "Seagull", supply was affected, while the Indonesian nickel ore market supply was relatively loose. The price of nickel sulfate was firm due to increased downstream ternary sales, but its medium - term strength remains to be seen. Stainless steel mills were cautious in raw material procurement, with weak terminal demand and slow inventory reduction. The expected operating range of the Shanghai nickel主力合约 is approximately 117,000 - 126,000 yuan/ton, and that of the stainless steel主力合约 is about 12,200 - 13,100 yuan/ton [35]

Core Viewpoint - Ningde Times achieved a net profit attributable to shareholders of 49.034 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 36.20% [1] - The company reported a net profit of 18.549 billion yuan in the third quarter, with a year-on-year increase of 41.21% [1] - The rapid growth in domestic and international energy storage demand presents significant opportunities for the company's future development [1] Financial Performance - Revenue growth is driven by strong product demand, with stable gross margins for energy storage products and a noticeable improvement in profitability [1] - The updated profit forecasts for 2025-2027 are 66.706 billion yuan, 85.445 billion yuan, and 106.223 billion yuan respectively, an increase from previous estimates [1] - The corresponding price-to-earnings ratios based on the closing price on October 22 are projected to be 25.5, 19.9, and 16.0 times [1] Market Opportunities - The introduction of domestic energy storage policies has led to rapid growth in the domestic energy storage market [1] - The global expansion of AI data centers is driving significant electricity demand, with solar storage systems serving as a primary power source for these centers [1] - As a leading global lithium battery company, Ningde Times has a comprehensive market layout and advanced technology in power and energy storage batteries [1] Investment Outlook - The company is recognized for its technological and cost control advantages as a leading player in the lithium battery sector [1] - There is a forward-looking layout in new technology fields such as solid-state batteries [1] - The recommendation for the company remains "strongly recommended" based on its market position and growth potential [1]

Core Viewpoint - Ningde Times achieved a net profit attributable to shareholders of 49.034 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 36.20% [1] - The company reported a net profit of 18.549 billion yuan in the third quarter, with a year-on-year increase of 41.21% [1] - The growth in revenue is attributed to strong product demand and stable gross margins in energy storage products, indicating a significant improvement in profitability [1] Domestic Market - The introduction of the 136 document for energy storage has led to rapid growth in the domestic energy storage market, with various provinces issuing related guidelines [1] - The domestic market is expected to benefit from the increasing demand for energy storage solutions [1] Global Market - The rapid expansion of global AI data centers has created substantial electricity demand, with solar storage systems serving as a primary power source for these centers, providing long-term stable green power output [1] - As a leading global lithium battery company, Ningde Times has a comprehensive market layout and advanced technology in both power and energy storage batteries [1] Financial Forecast - The global demand for power storage is rapidly increasing, prompting an upward revision of the company's profit forecasts for 2025-2027 to 66.706 billion, 85.445 billion, and 106.223 billion yuan, respectively [1] - The previous profit forecasts were 66.400 billion, 79.905 billion, and 93.104 billion yuan [1] - The price-to-earnings ratios corresponding to the closing price on October 22 are projected to be 25.5, 19.9, and 16.0 times for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [1] Investment Recommendation - The company is viewed favorably due to its technological and cost control advantages as a leading global lithium battery enterprise, along with its forward-looking layout in new technology fields such as solid-state batteries [1] - A "strong buy" rating is maintained for the company [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported strong revenue and profit growth for the first three quarters of 2025, indicating robust demand for its products and a positive outlook for its business operations [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved total revenue of 283.072 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.28% [1][2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 49.034 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 36.20% [1]. - In Q3 2025, the company generated revenue of 104.186 billion yuan, up 12.90% year-on-year, and net profit of 18.549 billion yuan, which is a 41.21% increase compared to the same period last year [1]. Product Demand and Inventory - The company experienced significant growth in the sales of dynamic and energy storage batteries, with total shipments nearing 180 GWh in Q3, of which energy storage accounted for approximately 20% [2]. - As of the end of Q3, the company's inventory and contract liabilities were 80.212 billion yuan and 40.678 billion yuan, respectively, representing increases of 34.1% and 46.1% compared to the end of 2024, indicating a healthy growth in product demand [2]. Profitability and Margins - The company's sales gross margin for the first three quarters of 2025 was 25.31%, slightly lower than the 28.18% recorded in the same period of 2024 but higher than the full-year margin of 24.44% for 2024 [3]. - The net profit margin for the first three quarters was 18.47%, showing a significant increase compared to 14.95% in the first three quarters of 2024 and 14.92% for the entire year of 2024 [3]. Market Opportunities and Product Development - The company is well-positioned to benefit from the rapid growth in domestic and global energy storage demand, driven by regulatory support and the expansion of AI data centers [4]. - The introduction of the 587Ah energy storage cell is expected to enhance the company's competitive edge, with production ramping up to meet market demand [4]. - The company emphasizes the high technical barriers in the energy storage sector, which could solidify its position as a leading player in the market over the long term [4]. Investment Outlook - The company is recognized as a global leader in lithium battery technology, with an optimistic forecast for revenue growth in the coming years, projecting profits of 66.706 billion yuan, 85.445 billion yuan, and 106.223 billion yuan for 2025-2027 [5]. - The company maintains a strong recommendation rating based on its technological and cost control advantages, as well as its proactive approach in emerging technologies like solid-state batteries [5].

Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, the company achieved total revenue of 104.2 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 12.9% [2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 18.55 billion CNY, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 41.2% [2] - The net profit margin for the period was 19.1%, up by 4.1 percentage points compared to the previous year [2] - Cash reserves were robust, with total monetary funds and trading financial assets exceeding 360 billion CNY at the end of the period [2] Group 2: Sales and Production - Total shipments of power and energy storage batteries in Q3 approached 180 GWh, with energy storage accounting for approximately 20% of the total [2] - The company’s commercial power battery shipments are rapidly increasing, currently representing nearly 20% of total shipments [7] Group 3: Inventory and Financial Management - Inventory at the end of Q3 exceeded 80 billion CNY, an increase of 8 billion CNY from the previous quarter, attributed to business expansion and preparation for future deliveries [3] - The company experienced foreign exchange losses due to the appreciation of the RMB, impacting foreign currency assets [3] Group 4: Product Development and Market Trends - Sodium-ion batteries have advantages in low-temperature performance, carbon footprint, and safety, with ongoing development for passenger and commercial vehicle applications [3] - The domestic energy storage market is expected to grow rapidly following the introduction of supportive policies, with the company accelerating production capacity expansion [4] - The trend of increasing battery capacity in both pure electric and hybrid vehicles is expected to continue, driven by consumer demand for longer range [5] Group 5: International Expansion - The construction of the Hungary factory is progressing as planned, with the first phase expected to exceed 30 GWh and be completed by the end of 2025 [6][7]

Group 1: Report Title and Date - Report title: "Bottom Range, Oscillating with an Upward Bias - Guosen Futures Non - Ferrous (Nickel) Weekly Report" [2][3] - Report date: October 12, 2025 [3] Group 2: Industry Investment Rating - No industry investment rating is provided in the report. Group 3: Core Viewpoints - The US Federal Reserve's September meeting minutes suggest that most participants believe further monetary policy easing is appropriate this year, and the market expects two more interest rate cuts. In China, the manufacturing PMI in September was 49.8%, showing continued improvement in manufacturing sentiment [36]. - The Shanghai nickel market showed an oscillating trend this week with no obvious trend. Refined nickel demand remains weak. Nickel ore circulation in the coastal areas of the Philippines has slowed due to weather, while the nickel ore market in Indonesia has a relatively loose supply. The high - frequency data of nickel sulfate shows a recent price rebound, but whether it can change the weak situation in the medium term remains to be seen. In the stainless - steel market, steel mills are cautious in raw material procurement, terminal demand is weak, and inventory reduction is slow. The expected operating range of the Shanghai nickel main contract is approximately 118,000 to 128,000 yuan/ton, and that of the stainless - steel main contract is about 12,200 to 13,300 yuan/ton [36]. Group 4: Summary by Directory 1. Market Review - This part presents the historical price trends of domestic and foreign main nickel futures contracts, but no specific analysis is provided in the text [7][8]. 2. Fundamental Analysis 2.1 Upstream: China's Nickel Ore Port Inventory - The report shows the historical data of China's nickel ore port inventory, but no specific analysis is provided [12][13]. 2.2 Mid - stream: Electrolytic Nickel Price - The historical price data of electrolytic nickel (1, Ni99.90, domestic and imported) are presented, without specific analysis [14][15]. 2.3 Mid - stream: Nickel Sulfate Price - The historical average price data of nickel sulfate in China are shown, without specific analysis [16][17]. 2.4 Mid - stream: Monthly Import Volume of Ferronickel and Fubao Price of 8 - 12% Ferronickel - The historical monthly import volume data of ferronickel in China and the Fubao price data of 8 - 12% ferronickel are presented, without specific analysis [18][19]. 2.5 Downstream: Stainless - Steel Market - Stainless - steel price: The historical closing price data of stainless - steel futures are shown, without specific analysis [20][21]. - Stainless - steel futures positions: The historical position data of stainless - steel futures are presented, without specific analysis [22][23]. - Wuxi stainless - steel inventory: The historical inventory data of Wuxi stainless - steel and Wuxi 300 - series stainless - steel are shown, without specific analysis [25][26]. 2.6 Downstream: Production of Power and Energy - Storage Batteries - The historical monthly production data of China's power and energy - storage batteries (ternary materials) and total production data are presented, without specific analysis [28][29]. 2.7 Downstream: New - Energy Vehicle Production - The historical monthly production data of China's new - energy vehicles are shown, without specific analysis [30][31]. 3. Future Outlook - In the US, inflation data is in line with expectations, employment data is lower than expected, and the market expects two more interest rate cuts this year. In China, the manufacturing PMI continues to improve, indicating a consolidation of the economic recovery momentum in the third quarter [36]. - The Shanghai nickel market is oscillating, refined nickel demand is weak, the supply situation of upstream nickel ore varies, the nickel sulfate price has rebounded recently, and the stainless - steel market has weak demand and slow inventory reduction. The expected operating ranges of the Shanghai nickel and stainless - steel main contracts are given [36].

Group 1: Report Title and Date - The report is titled "Guoxin Futures Non-ferrous (Nickel) Weekly Report" dated August 31, 2025 [3] Group 2: Core View - The report states that the market is at the bottom range and will continue to fluctuate. The US market anticipates Fed policy easing with over 80% probability of a September rate - cut. In China, macro - policies will continue to exert force. The refined nickel market has a supply surplus, the nickel ore market is calm with ample supply, the nickel sulfate price is weak, and the stainless - steel market has a slightly improved profit and demand expectation but weak reality and slow de - stocking. The expected operating range of the Shanghai nickel main contract is approximately 116,000 to 128,000 yuan/ton, and that of the stainless - steel main contract is about 12,600 to 13,500 yuan/ton [2][36] Group 3: Market Review - This part shows the trend of the main price contracts of the domestic and foreign nickel futures markets through a chart of nickel futures closing prices (main contract) from December 31, 2020, to June 30, 2025, with the price range from 0 to 300,000 yuan/ton [7][8] Group 4: Fundamental Analysis Upstream - It presents the China's nickel ore port inventory through a chart of China's imported nickel ore sand and concentrates from the Philippines on a monthly basis, with the inventory range from 0 to 6 million tons [12][13] Midstream - **Electrolytic nickel price**: A chart shows the price of electrolytic nickel (1, Ni99.90, domestic and imported) from December 31, 2020, to June 30, 2025, with the price range from 0 to 300,000 yuan/ton [15][16] - **Nickel sulfate price**: A chart shows the average price of nickel sulfate in China from December 31, 2020, to June 30, 2025, with the price range from 0 to 70,000 yuan/ton [17][18] - **Ferronickel import volume and price**: Charts show China's monthly ferronickel import volume (ranging from 0 to 1 million tons) and the Fubao price of 8 - 12% ferronickel (ranging from 0 to 1,800 yuan/nickel) from December 31, 2020, to June 30, 2025 [19][20] Downstream - **Stainless - steel price**: A chart shows the closing price of stainless - steel futures (continuous) from 0 to 25,000 yuan/ton [21][22] - **Stainless - steel futures positions**: A chart shows the stainless - steel futures positions from 0 to 400,000 lots [23][24] - **Wuxi stainless - steel inventory**: Charts show the Wuxi stainless - steel inventory and Wuxi 300 - series stainless - steel inventory, both ranging from 0 to 800,000 tons [25][26] - **Power and energy - storage battery production**: Charts show the monthly production of power and energy - storage batteries (ternary materials) and the total monthly production of power and energy - storage batteries in China, both ranging from 0 to 140,000 MWh [28][29] - **New - energy vehicle production**: A chart shows the monthly production of new - energy vehicles in China, ranging from 0 to 140,000 vehicles [30][31] Group 5: Future Outlook - In the US, on August 29, Fed Governor Waller supported a 25 - basis - point rate cut in the September meeting and expected further cuts in the next 3 - 6 months. In China, the Politburo meeting on July 30 stated that macro - policies should continue to exert force. The Shanghai nickel market showed a fluctuating upward trend this week. The refined nickel market has a supply surplus, the nickel ore market is calm with ample supply, the nickel sulfate price is weak, and the stainless - steel market has a slightly improved profit and demand expectation but weak reality and slow de - stocking. The expected operating range of the Shanghai nickel main contract is approximately 116,000 to 128,000 yuan/ton, and that of the stainless - steel main contract is about 12,600 to 13,500 yuan/ton [36]

Core Insights - Ningde Times maintains a leading market position with an increase in net profit margin in the first half of the year [1] - The company achieved battery sales of over 120 GWh in Q1 and nearly 150 GWh in Q2, with year-on-year growth rates exceeding 30% for both quarters [1] - The revenue growth rate for batteries was lower than the sales growth rate, indicating a decline in average selling price during the first half of the year [1] Production and Capacity - The company produced 310 GWh of batteries in the first half of the year, with existing and under-construction capacity at 345 GWh and 235 GWh respectively [1] - The capacity utilization rate reached 89.86% in the first half of the year [1] Financial Projections - The company updated its revenue, gross margin, and net margin assumptions, slightly raising its profit forecasts for 2025-2027 to 66.4 billion, 79.9 billion, and 93.1 billion respectively, compared to previous estimates of 66.1 billion, 79.2 billion, and 91.4 billion [1] - Corresponding price-to-earnings ratios for August 8 closing prices are projected at 18.1, 15.0, and 12.9 times for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [1] Market Outlook - Global demand for power and energy storage lithium batteries is expected to continue growing in 2025 [1] - The company is recognized for its technological and cost control advantages as a leading global lithium battery enterprise, with a forward-looking layout in new technology fields such as solid-state batteries [1] - The recommendation for the company remains "strongly recommended" [1]