- BofA Securities released a research report detailing investment ratings and target prices for various auto, auto parts, and dealer stocks.
- The report covers multiple companies such as BYD COMPANY, GEELY AUTO, and XPeng Inc. with adjusted target prices across Buy, Neutral, and Underperform ratings.
- Key valuation updates include BYD COMPANY's target price moving from HKD 119 to HKD 123 and SERES shifting from Buy to Underperform with a target price of HKD 46.
- China Merchants Securities International reports a moderate improvement in domestic automobile demand forecasted for 2H25, shifting towards stable demand by 2027.
- The sector, currently seen as undervalued, is expected to benefit from recent industry policies and is entering a favorable two-year positioning window, with GEELY AUTO as the top pick, alongside BYD COMPANY and XPENG-W.
- As domestic demand stabilizes, leading companies should sustain growth through localized production and expanded product offerings, while key auto parts firms are also favored for their overseas exposure and growth potential.
- UOB Kay Hian reported mixed sales performance among China's five major automakers in June, with strong export growth contrasting with weak domestic demand.
- BYD COMPANY and GEELY AUTO excelled in overseas sales and electric vehicles, while GWMOTOR and LI AUTO-W faced domestic challenges.
- The firm maintains an "Equalweight" rating on the sector, raising price targets for BYD COMPANY and lowering for GEELY AUTO and GWMOTOR, while recommending LI AUTO-W as a "Sell."
- CMSI released a research report detailing investment ratings and target prices for several stocks.
- Notable ratings include BYD COMPANY with an 'Overweight' rating and a target price of HKD 130, while LI AUTO-W is rated 'Neutral' with a target price reduced to HKD 61.
- The report indicates various short selling ratios and amounts, emphasizing the market conditions as of June 18, 2026.
- China's auto market showed weak domestic demand but strong export performance, especially in high-end models, according to CMSI's report.
- The report recommends focusing on global automakers, highlighting GEELY AUTO as a top pick with an Overweight rating and target price of HKD36, and BYD COMPANY also rated Overweight with a target price of HKD130.
- CMSI revised revenue forecasts down for XPENG-W and LI AUTO-W due to competition and increased R&D, maintaining ratings of Overweight and Neutral respectively.