航空行业2026年度投资策略

Summary of the Airline Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The airline industry is dominated by Boeing and Airbus, leading to significant price volatility due to supply adjustments lagging behind demand changes. [1] - The industry faced substantial losses during the pandemic, with business demand weak and ticket prices declining. However, the fundamentals and stock prices have reached historical lows, limiting downside risks. [1][4] - Over the next 3-5 years, the supply-demand relationship in the airline industry is expected to improve, with ticket prices likely to continue rising. [5] Demand Dynamics - Domestic business demand is under pressure but tourism demand is growing steadily, with significant potential for inbound and outbound travel. [1] - Inbound tourism in China is significantly lower than in Japan, with visa-free policies expected to boost airline demand, projecting double-digit growth in the future. [1][9] - The current structure of demand shows domestic business travel at 42%, tourism at 35%, outbound travel at 17%, and inbound travel at 6%. [5][6] - The rebound in business travel is anticipated to stabilize in 2026, with potential for upward movement if economic recovery occurs. [6] Supply Challenges - The global supply chain's efficiency has declined post-pandemic, extending aircraft delivery times from 2-3 years to 5-6 years. [11] - Geopolitical factors have increased collaboration difficulties, leading to a tight supply situation expected to persist for 5-6 years. [11] - Issues with Pratt & Whitney engines have exacerbated supply constraints, with maintenance cycles extended, affecting the grounded aircraft ratio. [11][13] - The average aircraft utilization and load factors are high, limiting further supply release potential. [11] Price and Profitability Outlook - The airline industry is projected to see ticket prices rise by approximately 10% annually, driven by a widening supply-demand gap. [3][16] - Under stable oil prices at $65 per barrel and a RMB exchange rate of 7, the expected profits for major airlines are approximately 7 billion RMB for the three major carriers, with Spring Airlines at 3 billion RMB, and others at lower figures. [3][17] - The industry is entering a phase of accelerated profitability improvement over the next 3-5 years. [17] Investment Strategy - The investment strategy suggests focusing on major airlines in the Hong Kong market and Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and China United Airlines in the A-share market. [18] - The overall sentiment is that this is a time when industry opportunities outweigh individual stock opportunities, with a significant focus on the industry's recovery and profitability acceleration starting in 2026. [19]