AAON (NasdaqGS:AAON) Q4 2025 Earnings call March 02, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker6Good day everyone, thank you all for joining this AAON, Inc. Q4 2025 earnings release conference call. As a reminder, all phone lines are in a listen-only mode to prevent background noise, but later you will have the opportunity to ask questions during the question and answer session provided after our prepared remarks. To signal for a question, simply press star and one on your telephone keypad and your line will be placed into a ...

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Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Overweight" for the mechanical equipment industry [1] Core Insights - The report highlights investment opportunities in the AIDC and solar power sectors due to electricity shortages in North America, as well as historical opportunities in advanced packaging equipment for semiconductors [1][2][3][4] Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations - Recommended companies include: Northern Huachuang, SANY Heavy Industry, Zhongwei Company, Hengli Hydraulic, CIMC, Tuojing Technology, Haitian International, Bichu Electronics, Jingsheng Mechanical, Jereh, Zhejiang Dingli, Hangcha Group, Xianjin Intelligent, Changchuan Technology, Huace Detection, Anhui Helix, Jingce Electronics, Nuwei Co., Chip Source Micro, Green Harmonics, Haitian Precision, Hangke Technology, Yizhiming, New Lai Materials, and High Measurement Shares [1] Gas Turbine Sector - The report notes that President Trump encourages large companies to build their own power sources, which is expected to boost demand for natural gas power generation equipment. The domestic gas turbine industry is highlighted as having significant investment opportunities, particularly for companies like Jereh, Dongfang Electric, and Yingliu [2] Photovoltaic Equipment - The report emphasizes the growing demand for solar power in both terrestrial and space computing applications, with Tesla planning to expand its solar capacity significantly by 2028. Companies recommended in this sector include Maiwei Shares, Jingsheng Mechanical, High Measurement Shares, and Aotwei [3] Semiconductor Equipment - The report discusses the benefits for domestic equipment manufacturers due to rising tensions between China and Japan, which favor local alternatives. Companies like Changchuan Technology, Chip Source Micro, and Maiwei are highlighted as key players benefiting from this trend [4] PCB Equipment and Liquid Cooling - NVIDIA's strong performance is noted, with significant revenue growth indicating robust demand for computing power. The report suggests investment opportunities in the PCB and liquid cooling supply chains, recommending companies like Dazhu CNC, Chip Source Micro, and Yinguang Technology [5][6] Robotics Industry - The report indicates a recent pullback in the robotics sector but suggests that upcoming events, such as the release of Tesla's V3 robot, could catalyze growth. Companies like Hengli Hydraulic and Sanhua Intelligent are recommended as key players [10] Oil and Gas Equipment - The report identifies the Middle East as a core market for oil services, with companies like Jereh and Nuwei highlighted for their growth potential in this region [43]

Core Viewpoint - The mechanical industry has shown strong performance in December 2025, with a focus on three high-growth areas: AI infrastructure, humanoid robots, and commercial aerospace, while also highlighting structural opportunities in engineering machinery recovery, self-sufficiency, and export chains [1][7]. Group 1: Industry Performance - In December 2025, the mechanical industry performed exceptionally well, with the Shenwan Mechanical Index rising by 8.59%, significantly outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 6.31 percentage points [1]. - Key sub-sectors such as photovoltaic equipment, semiconductor equipment, and coal machinery saw substantial gains, with increases of 22.20%, 13.63%, and 13.30% respectively [1]. - Individual stocks also performed well, with Haozhi Electromechanical leading the industry with a 117.85% increase, and several other companies exceeding 50% growth [1]. Group 2: Valuation and Macro Data - As of December 31, 2025, the mechanical industry's TTM price-to-earnings ratio was 39.31 times, and the price-to-book ratio was 3.18 times, indicating a valuation in the upper-middle range over the past five years [2]. - The manufacturing PMI rose to 50.10%, marking the first expansion since April, while the equipment manufacturing PMI reached 50.40%, and the high-tech manufacturing PMI remained high at 52.50% [2]. - Industrial robots showed significant growth, with a cumulative production of 673,800 units from January to November 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 29.20% [2]. Group 3: Industry Opportunities - The mechanical industry is currently experiencing three major opportunities: domestic industrial upgrading, self-sufficiency, and accelerated overseas expansion [3]. - High-end equipment self-sufficiency is becoming a cornerstone of industry development, with ongoing breakthroughs in core components and high-end equipment [3]. - The industry is transitioning from "Made in China" to "Created in China," driven by the deep application of industrial interconnectivity and AI [3]. Group 4: Investment Focus - The investment strategy for January 2026 emphasizes three high-growth areas: AI infrastructure, humanoid robots, and commercial aerospace, each with clear driving logic and growth potential [4][5]. - In the AI infrastructure sector, the demand for AI computing power is driving upgrades in the infrastructure supply chain, with gas turbines and liquid cooling becoming key focus areas [4]. - Humanoid robots are moving towards commercial mass production, with several manufacturers receiving large orders, indicating significant long-term growth potential [5]. Group 5: Structural Opportunities - Beyond the three high-growth areas, other structural opportunities in the mechanical industry are also worth exploring, such as the recovery of the engineering machinery sector and the focus on low domestic localization rates in core segments [6]. - The detection services industry is stable with strong cash flow, and current valuations are at historical lows, presenting potential investment opportunities [6]. - Companies in the tool and kitchen equipment sectors are benefiting from overseas replenishment cycles, while engineering machinery and injection molding machines continue to expand into emerging markets [6].

Summary of Conference Call Notes Industry Overview - The focus is on the liquid cooling market, which is expected to be a key growth area by 2026, with significant market expansion anticipated [1] - The liquid cooling market is projected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 51%, as per recent updates from UBS [1] Company Highlights - **Weidi (维谛)**: - Reported better-than-expected performance, leading to a historic high in stock price - As a core overseas liquid cooling integrator, Weidi's performance reflects the rapid growth in the overseas liquid cooling market - Expected revenue for 2026 is projected to be between $2.8 billion and $3 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 45-50% - Direct chip cooling is anticipated to account for 60% of the revenue [1] Key Recommendations OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - **Xingrui Technology (兴瑞科技)**: - Identified as a major supplier for Danfoss, with strong ties to NV [1] - **Kexin New Source (科创新源)**: - Noted as an OEM for AVC and Coolermaster cooling plates [1] Direct Supply - Recent audits by Amazon and Google have focused on domestic suppliers such as **Invec (英维克)** and **Shenling Environment (申菱环境)** for external cabinet equipment - Domestic suppliers are expected to gain more overseas orders, particularly in the primary side of liquid cooling infrastructure, including CDU (Cooling Distribution Unit) [1] - **Invec**: Recognized as a leader in liquid cooling with rapidly growing CDU orders [1] - **Shenling Environment**: Recently secured CDU orders from Google and Amazon [1] Additional Insights - NV (NVIDIA) has indicated a tightening of supplier certification, which may lead to increased outsourcing demand for liquid cooling equipment, especially within servers [1] - Established suppliers are believed to have a competitive advantage over new entrants in maintaining market share [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Buy" for the mechanical equipment industry, with a focus on specific companies such as Northern Huachuang, Sany Heavy Industry, and others [1]. Core Insights - The North American electricity shortage is driven by the contradiction between the non-linear growth of AI power demand and aging grid infrastructure. The Department of Energy (DOE) predicts an average peak gap of 20-40GW by 2030 due to this imbalance [2]. - The report highlights investment opportunities in gas turbines and photovoltaic equipment, particularly in response to the growing electricity demand in North America and the global shift towards renewable energy solutions [3][4]. - The report emphasizes the potential for domestic gas turbine technology to fill the electricity gap in the U.S. market, with specific recommendations for companies like Jerry Holdings and Yingliu Holdings [2][31]. Summary by Sections Gas Turbines - The gas turbine sector is expected to benefit from the increasing electricity demand driven by AI data centers. The supply-demand gap is significant, with global gas turbine orders exceeding 80GW while actual deliverable capacity is below 50GW [31]. - Recommended companies include Jerry Holdings, Yingliu Holdings, and Haomai Technology, which are positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for gas turbines [31][32]. Photovoltaic Equipment - The report notes a significant opportunity in the photovoltaic sector, particularly with the expected growth in space-based solar power due to initiatives like SpaceX's satellite deployment [3][4]. - Key recommendations include companies like Jing Sheng Mechanical and Aotwei, which are well-positioned to benefit from both ground and space photovoltaic markets [4][26]. Lithium Battery Equipment - The demand for lithium battery equipment is anticipated to surge due to the rapid growth of energy storage needs driven by AI and policy changes. Companies like Xian Dao Intelligent and Hangke Technology are highlighted as key players in this space [4][25]. - The report suggests that the global demand for energy storage solutions will significantly increase, with projections indicating a need for over 300GWh of storage equipment driven by major tech companies [4]. Engineering Machinery - The engineering machinery sector is expected to see a strong performance in Q1, with significant year-on-year growth in excavator sales. Companies like Sany Heavy Industry and XCMG are recommended for their strong market positions [5][43]. - The report indicates that the sector typically experiences a surge in sales during the first quarter due to seasonal factors and policy support [5]. General Recommendations - The report provides a comprehensive list of companies to watch across various segments, including Northern Huachuang, Sany Heavy Industry, and others in the mechanical equipment sector [1][15].

Core Insights - The data center cooling business is a significant growth point for the central air conditioning industry during its consolidation phase, but competition is intensifying, presenting both opportunities and challenges [1] Industry Overview - The central air conditioning industry is currently in an adjustment period due to weakening traditional engineering demand. Companies like Gree Electric Appliances (000651.SZ) and Midea Group (000333.SZ) are reallocating resources towards AI data center cooling and high-computing infrastructure to seek structural growth [3] - The data center temperature control market has high requirements for system design capabilities, project experience, and long-term operation and maintenance, posing challenges for traditional HVAC companies [3] Market Dynamics - Air conditioning still accounts for approximately 70% of Gree's revenue, with central air conditioning being a core segment. However, the industry faces pressure from a downturn in real estate, weak traditional engineering demand, and intensified price competition [4] - The Chinese central air conditioning market is projected to reach a sales scale of 138.68 billion yuan by 2025, with a year-on-year decline of 7.4% in the domestic market, while the export market is expected to grow by 12.7% [4] - Data centers are viewed as one of the few remaining sources of certain demand in the central air conditioning industry, although their contribution to Gree and Midea's central air conditioning revenue remains limited [4] Technological Trends - As AI computing power increases, the power density of server cabinets is rising rapidly, revealing limitations in traditional air-cooled solutions regarding efficiency and heat dissipation. Liquid cooling is becoming an important technology route for high-computing data centers [4] - Liquid cooling is not merely an equipment upgrade but involves comprehensive changes in system architecture, core components, and operational modes, requiring higher system integration and project experience [4] Competitive Landscape - The data center cooling market is primarily dominated by two types of companies: specialized temperature control manufacturers and foreign brands. Specialized firms have accumulated substantial project experience and customer loyalty, while central air conditioning manufacturers like Gree and Midea have advantages in manufacturing and global service networks but face competition in specialized cooling solutions [6] - Domestic central air conditioning companies see opportunities in the data center market due to incremental space and localization trends, but they also face challenges such as technology maturity and complex project delivery capabilities [6] Strategic Outlook - Overall, AI data center cooling presents a rare structural growth opportunity for the central air conditioning industry, but its scale, pace, and profit model differ significantly from traditional engineering markets. In the short term, data center business acts more as a buffer against the decline of traditional business rather than a decisive replacement [7] - The ability of Gree and Midea to establish stable engineering capabilities and long-term customer relationships in high-barrier technologies like liquid cooling will be crucial for their positioning in the computing infrastructure cycle [7]

Summary of Conference Call Notes Industry Overview - The overall market showed a significant rebound with 4,800 stocks rising, but the trend remains downward according to moving averages, aligning with the theory that the market will not experience a V-shaped recovery [1][2] Chemical Industry Insights - The chemical industry has been under pressure due to several factors: 1. Declining oil prices, which affect the chemical sector due to their upstream and downstream relationship [2][3] 2. Sell-offs in oil-related ETFs triggered by falling oil prices, which also impacts chemical stocks [3] 3. The cyclical nature of the chemical industry, where declines in metals also lead to declines in chemicals [3] - Despite recent downturns, the trend for the chemical sector is not over, indicating potential future opportunities [4] Company-Specific Analysis - **Invid Tech (英维克)**: - Secured a significant order from Google worth $700-800 million, with additional demand from Meta, OpenAI, and Tianhong for liquid cooling solutions [5] - The company is positioned well in the liquid cooling market, with a stable technical outlook, suggesting that the best buying opportunity will arise when the market shows three consecutive days without new lows [5] - **Shiyun Circuit (世运电路)**: - Identified as having the most potential in the PCB sector due to its connections with Tesla's AI, FSD, robotics, and SpaceX, indicating a strong growth trajectory [5] - **Igor (伊戈尔)**: - Expected to benefit from Tesla's plans for large-scale computing center construction [6] - **Huilv Ecology (汇绿生态)**: - Noted as a promising new player in the overseas light module market, facing pressure to maintain high performance expectations [6] - **Dongfang Electric (东方电气)**: - Despite being relatively quiet, it has a strong trend and has provided substantial profits for patient investors, supported by the broader narrative of energy shortages in the U.S. [6][7] - **Harbin Electric (哈尔滨电气)**: - Seen as a strong peer in the industry, with Dongfang Electric showing signs of technical stabilization [7] Market Sentiment and Strategy - Recent market activity, indicated by long lower shadow candlesticks, suggests that some funds are beginning to bet on stabilization [8] - Investors are advised to consider their risk tolerance, with aggressive investors potentially looking to enter early, while conservative investors may wait for clearer signals of market stability [8] - Emphasis on the importance of balancing positions and managing risk in a fluctuating market environment [8]

Group 1 - The core view of the report emphasizes that AI is reshaping manufacturing demand, with mature manufacturing moving towards global markets, and the mechanical industry is expected to benefit significantly from technology and export growth in 2026 [1][9][10] - The mechanical industry index outperformed the CSI 300 by 23.25 percentage points in 2025, with a 40.91% increase in the mechanical industry index compared to a 17.66% increase in the CSI 300 [9][10] - AI technology is expected to have a profound impact on the manufacturing industry, with AI infrastructure reshaping demand patterns and applications driving hardware manufacturing equipment demand [9][11] Group 2 - The report predicts that 2026 will see a significant increase in demand for equipment driven by AI infrastructure, including semiconductor equipment, liquid cooling equipment, and gas turbines [13] - The demand for AI hardware manufacturing equipment and components, such as humanoid robots and 3C automation equipment, is expected to rise [13] - Export-oriented equipment, particularly in the engineering machinery sector, is anticipated to show strong growth in 2026 [13] Group 3 - The semiconductor equipment market is projected to grow, with global sales expected to reach $125.5 billion in 2025, a 7.4% increase, and further growth to $138.1 billion in 2026 [34][40] - The report highlights that the domestic semiconductor equipment market in China is expected to reach approximately 230 billion yuan in 2025, indicating strong growth potential [41] - The PCB industry is entering a new development cycle driven by AI demand, with a projected global PCB market value of approximately $73.57 billion in 2024, reflecting a 5.8% year-on-year increase [54][56] Group 4 - Liquid cooling technology is becoming essential due to the increasing power consumption of AI servers, with the global liquid cooling component market expected to reach $5-10 billion in 2025 and $25 billion by 2030 [84][86] - The report indicates that the demand for liquid cooling solutions will significantly increase as AI processing power continues to rise, making traditional cooling methods inadequate [70][84] - The introduction of advanced liquid cooling systems, such as NVIDIA's GB200 and GB300, is expected to drive market growth and innovation in cooling technologies [84][86]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report highlights the strategic adjustments made by the fund manager, including increased positions in semiconductor-related stocks and a focus on domestic storage manufacturers set to go public in 2026 [1][3] - The fund has increased its holdings in companies such as Ningde Times, Baiwei Storage, and Tuojing Technology, while reducing positions in stocks like Zhongji Xuchuang and Juhua Co., Ltd. [1] - The report indicates a significant focus on overseas computing power and semiconductor equipment sectors, with an emphasis on domestic semiconductor equipment and consumables as key investment areas [1][3] Group 2 - Financial performance shows that the fund achieved a profit of approximately 1.858 billion yuan for the A share class, while the C share class reported a profit of about 7.4413 million yuan [2] - The net asset value for the A share class at the end of the reporting period was approximately 21.688 billion yuan, with a net asset value per share of 2.0802 yuan, reflecting a growth rate of -3.81% [2] - The report notes that the market experienced increased volatility in the fourth quarter, with ongoing investment opportunities driven by AI and related technologies [2][3] Group 3 - The report emphasizes the high demand in the domestic storage and energy sectors due to overseas challenges such as power shortages and storage issues, presenting numerous investment opportunities [3] - The domestic semiconductor industry is expected to see significant growth, particularly with the upcoming public listings of local storage manufacturers in 2026 [3] - The fund maintains a high position and plans to continue tracking core competitive trends in companies, aiming to identify investment opportunities arising from technological transformations and sectoral recoveries [3]