Jibang Consulting: Driven by strong sales season and flagship new phone releases, global smart phone production in the third quarter increased by 7% compared to the previous quarter.
The third quarter of 2024 coincides with the peak season for smart phone sales, as major brands successively launch flagship new devices, driving a month-on-month production increase of 7%, reaching approximately 0.31 billion units, which is on par with the same period last year.
[Brokerage Focus] Morgan Stanley: Year-end sales sprint for Chinese cars and shared mobility.
Jinwu Finance | Recent research reports from morgan stanley indicate that passenger vehicle sales in china (PV sell-through) increased by 9% month-on-month, reaching 0.629 million units, setting a new high in 10 weeks. However, the penetration rate of electric vehicles (EV) dropped to 49.3%, the lowest level since mid-July, mainly due to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) manufacturers intensifying their sales efforts. To secure orders before the end of the year, major auto manufacturers also launched a new round of promotional activities. The report shows that the sales momentum of various brands accelerated at the end of the month. The sales of Xiaopeng (09868) autos.
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Canalys: In the third quarter, the global wearable wristband device market grew by 3% year-on-year to reach 52.9 million units.
In the third quarter of 2024, the global wearable wristband device market increased by 3% year-on-year, reaching 52.9 million units. The shipments of the three major categories (basic bands, basic watches, and asia vets) have risen compared to the same period last year.
[Brokerage Focus] Huaxing Securities maintains a buy rating on Xiaomi (01810), expecting the improvement of IoT and home appliance SKU accessibility to drive its growth in the Southeast Asia market.
King's Financial News | According to research released by Huaxing Securities, based on the bank's calculation, the replacement cycle of smart phones in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines is currently 35-64 months (in contrast to 30-36 months in China), indicating that as the economy grows, a shorter replacement cycle is expected to bring growth space for sales. Assuming Xiaomi (01810) increases its market share in Southeast Asia from 15% in 3Q24 (IDC data) to 18% in 2026, the bank expects the total smartphone shipments in the Southeast Asian market to increase to 17 million units by 2026, compared to Xiaomi's total shipments in 2024.
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[Brokerage Focus] Goldman Sachs: China's smart phone market welcomes the innovation wave of foldable phones, new forms and component upgrades become growth drivers.
Goldman Sachs' latest research report titled "China's Smart Phones: Surge in Foldable Phone Patents, New Forms and Component Upgrades Lead Growth" points out that the institution has reviewed the patents for foldable phones and the pipeline for new models, holding an optimistic view on the future market penetration of foldable phones. The report emphasizes a significant increase in the number of patents submitted in 2024, reflecting the following trends: 1) The development of new forms, shifting from clamshell and horizontal foldable phones to three-fold and four-fold phones, which is expected to enhance the value of the supply chain; 2) Component upgrades: more durable panels and newly designed hinges, especially for three-fold phones.
Minsheng Securities: AI empowerment accelerates the rise of smart terminals, and multiple new AI glasses are worth looking forward to.
AI empowerment accelerates the rise of smart terminals, drawing a parallel to the evolution of the smartphone industry, and is bullish on the future of a dual-channel market structure.
Xiaomi Group's senior management has changed again! The general manager of new retail, Ma Ji, has resigned.
① Ma Ji has been removed from the senior page of the Xiaomi Group official website; ② Xiaomi Group has undergone three senior management changes this year.
Major bank rating | ubs group: raised target price for Xiaomi to HKD 33.5. In the third quarter, core business profit and electric vehicle business gross margin both exceeded expectations.
UBS Group's report pointed out that Xiaomi's performance in the third quarter hit a record high, with profits from core businesses (smart phones, internet of things and lifestyle consumer products, as well as internet services) and the gross margin of its electric vehicle business exceeding the bank's and market expectations. The bank believes that Xiaomi's strong execution in high-end global strategy will drive stable growth in its core profits and unleash the upside potential of its smart electric vehicle business. The bank reiterates a "buy" rating on Xiaomi, raising the target price from HK$20 to HK$33.5, and expects the average annual compound growth rate of Xiaomi's smart phone sales from 2025 to 2027 to stabilize at 5.2%, compared to 2024.
Chinese Automakers BYD, Leapmotor and Xiaomi Smash Annual Delivery Targets Ahead of Schedule
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November electric vehicle delivery report: BYD's electric vehicle sales exceeded 0.5 million, Xiaopeng broke through 0.03 million for the first time, and Chongqing Sokon Industry Group Stock saw a year-on-year sales growth of 54.58%.
Last month, the delivery volume of the Xiaomi SU7 continued to exceed 20,000 units, and Xiaomi expressed confidence in achieving the new delivery target of over 130,000 units for the year.
Express News | Exclusive-Mercedes-Benz to Use Momenta Software in 4 Car Models in China: Sources
Hefei issued 44 million yuan in consumer vouchers and Ideal launched a zero-interest financial plan. Local governments and car companies are competing for the year-end "consumption wave".
① On November 29, according to the Hefei Municipal Bureau of Commerce, from November 29 to December 8, 2024, new consumer vouchers for autos will be issued in Hefei, totaling 44 million yuan. ② On the same day, Li Auto announced a limited-time 0% interest policy until the end of the year. From now until December 31, users purchasing the Li L-series and Li MEGA can enjoy a minimum down payment financing plan with 0% interest for 3 years.
【Brokerage Focus】Industrial Securities maintains a "buy" rating on Xiaomi Group (01810) and is bullish on the company's strategy for high-end smartphones.
Jinwu Financial News | Industrial Securities released a research report indicating that Xiaomi Group (01810) had a revenue of 92.5 billion yuan in Q3 2024 (in RMB, the same below; YoY +30.5%, QoQ +4.1%), which is higher than Factset's consensus expectation of 91.2 billion yuan. The net income was 5.34 billion yuan (YoY +9.7%, QoQ +5.3%), exceeding Factset's consensus expectation of 4.846 billion yuan. The Non-IFRS net income was 6.252 billion yuan (YoY +4.4%, QoQ +1.2%), which is also above Factset's consensus expectation of 5.961 billion yuan.
Zhitong Hong Kong Stock Short Selling Statistics | November 29
Hong Kong stock short-selling statistics | November 29.
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China Automobile Circulation Association: From November 18 to 24, the average daily trade volume of used cars was 0.0655 million vehicles, a decrease of 1.76% compared to the previous period.
In the third week of November, the daily average trading volume of used cars was 65,500 vehicles, a decrease of 1.76% compared to last week, but an increase of 2.1% compared to the same period in October.
gtja: Cloud applications and terminal asia vets drive industrial upgrades; AI track companies are welcoming significant development opportunities.
Tai Jun An released a research report stating that with the acceleration of AI application processes and the continuous emergence of scenario implementation cases, coupled with the dual drive of cloud applications and asia vets for industrial upgrades, companies in the AI track are ushering in important development opportunities.