Group 1 - The chemical materials and fine chemicals sectors experienced a strong rally, with the CSI sub-index for the chemical industry rising by 2.11% as of 10:36 AM on January 15, 2026, with notable stock performances including Hongda Co. up 8.95%, Guangdong Hongda up 6.06%, and Yuntianhua up 4.64% [1] - Since 2021, high prices of chemical products have led to increased capital expenditures by petrochemical and chemical companies, initiating a new round of capacity expansion. However, from 2022 onwards, as new capacities were released and oil prices fell from their peaks, many chemical product prices have continued to decline, resulting in decreased profitability for some companies [1] - Starting in 2024, most chemical product prices are stabilizing at the bottom, and while corporate profitability remains under pressure, the introduction of growth stabilization plans is expected to lead to the elimination of some outdated capacities, improving the overall supply-demand dynamics in the industry and enhancing product profitability [1] Group 2 - Guohai Securities suggests that the anti-involution policy may lead to a re-evaluation of the Chinese chemical industry, with a significant slowdown in global capacity expansion expected. The Chinese chemical industry has ample net cash flow from operating activities, and the slowdown in capacity expansion is likely to enhance potential dividend yields, shifting the industry from a capital-consuming model to a profit-returning one [1] - The optimization of the supply side is anticipated to drive a recovery in industry sentiment, with chemical stocks exhibiting high elasticity and dividend advantages [1] - As of December 31, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the CSI sub-index for the chemical industry accounted for 45.31% of the index, including companies like Wanhua Chemical and Yanhua Co. [2]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained at "Outperform the Market-A" [5] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that major polyester filament manufacturers have initiated a new round of production cuts since late December, with plans to further expand reductions as the Spring Festival approaches, effectively responding to market changes and improving profitability [1][2] - The report anticipates a favorable "golden March and silver April" period, with a projected industry load of around 71%-72% during the Spring Festival, marking a three-year low, and a significant reduction in inventory levels [2] - The overall fundamentals of the filament industry are improving, with supply growth expected to be moderate and demand gradually recovering due to consumption stimulus policies and external factors [3] Summary by Sections 1. Polyester Filament: A Key Link in the Polyester Industry Chain - Polyester filament is a widely used synthetic fiber with characteristics such as durability, elasticity, and resistance to corrosion, widely applied in textiles and various industrial products [14] 2. Industry Self-Regulation and Supply-Demand Dynamics - The polyester filament industry has established a mature self-regulation mechanism, with two rounds of collaborative pricing strategies implemented to stabilize prices and manage production effectively [20][21] - The supply peak has passed, with future capacity additions concentrated in major companies, and the industry is expected to maintain a balanced supply-demand situation through 2026-2027 [27] 3. Sufficient Profit Elasticity and Expectations for "Golden March and Silver April" - The report indicates that polyester filament has strong profit elasticity, with significant profit increases observed during previous upturns, leading to improved profitability for key companies [30]

Group 1 - The chemical sector is experiencing a rebound, with the chemical ETF (516020) showing a significant increase, reaching a maximum intraday gain of 1.56% and closing up by 0.89% [1] - Key stocks in the sector include Kasei Bio, which surged by 12.54%, and Salt Lake Co., which rose by 7.13%, among others [1][2] - Recent capital inflow into the chemical sector has been strong, with the chemical ETF accumulating a net subscription of 560 million yuan over the last five trading days and over 910 million yuan in the last ten days [2] Group 2 - The Producer Price Index (PPI) for industrial products decreased by 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, with a month-on-month increase of 0.2%, indicating a narrowing decline compared to the previous month [3] - The chemical industry is expected to undergo a revaluation, as its industry position and profit levels do not align, with potential recovery in profitability anticipated [3] - The chemical sector is at a new starting point of supply-demand rebalancing, influenced by policies aimed at reshaping competition and advancements in new production capabilities [3] Group 3 - The chemical ETF (516020) tracks the CSI segmented chemical industry theme index, with nearly 50% of its holdings concentrated in large-cap leading stocks, providing an opportunity for investors to capitalize on strong performers [4] - Investors can also access the chemical ETF through linked funds, enhancing investment efficiency in the chemical sector [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a neutral outlook on the oil and chemical industry for 2026, with specific recommendations for various companies based on their performance and market conditions [10]. Core Insights - OPEC+ has decided to continue its production cuts, with a focus on cautious and flexible adjustments based on market conditions. The group has reaffirmed its commitment to compensate for overproduction since January 2024, which is expected to support oil prices in the short term [2][5]. - The downstream polyester sector is tightening in supply and demand, with expectations for improvement in market conditions. Key recommendations include high-quality companies in polyester filament and bottle-grade materials [10]. - The report highlights that oil prices are expected to stabilize, with a limited downside, and suggests focusing on companies with strong dividend yields and improving operational quality [10]. Summary by Sections OPEC+ Production Plans - OPEC+ has confirmed a pause in its planned production increase of 1.65 million barrels per day for February and March 2026 due to seasonal demand weakness. The group emphasizes the need for full compensation for overproduction since January 2024 [2][5]. - The actual production for Q1 2026 is expected to be lower than nominal quotas, with adjustments in compensation plans leading to a reduction of 0.1-0.2 million barrels per day compared to nominal quotas [5]. Price Trends - As of January 9, 2026, Brent crude oil futures closed at $63.34 per barrel, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 4.26%. WTI futures rose to $59.12 per barrel, up 3.14% [14]. - The report notes that the average price for Brent and WTI for the week was $61.55 and $57.66 per barrel, respectively, indicating slight fluctuations in the market [14]. Company Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on high-quality companies in the polyester sector, such as Tongkun Co. and Wankai New Materials, as well as major refining companies like Hengli Petrochemical and Rongsheng Petrochemical, which are expected to benefit from improved cost structures and competitive advantages [10]. - It also highlights the offshore oil service sector, suggesting continued optimism for companies like CNOOC Services and Haiyou Engineering due to high capital expenditures in offshore exploration [10]. Market Dynamics - The report indicates that the U.S. oil production for January 2, 2026, was 13.81 million barrels per day, showing a slight decrease from the previous week but a year-on-year increase of 330,000 barrels per day [23]. - The number of active oil rigs in the U.S. decreased to 544, down 2 from the previous week and down 40 year-on-year, indicating a potential slowdown in exploration activities [25]. Valuation Metrics - The report provides a valuation table for key companies in the oil and chemical sector, detailing market capitalization, earnings per share (EPS), and price-to-earnings (PE) ratios for companies like China National Petroleum and Hengli Petrochemical [11].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the oil and petrochemical industry, indicating a favorable investment rating due to clear short-term support from the oil supply side [2][3]. Core Insights - OPEC+ continues to pause production increases, with a focus on compensating for overproduction since January 2024, which strengthens short-term supply support [2][3]. - The upstream sector is experiencing rising oil prices, while day rates for self-elevating drilling rigs are declining, indicating a mixed outlook for drilling services [2][13]. - The refining sector shows a decrease in overseas refined oil crack spreads, while olefin spreads are increasing, suggesting a potential improvement in refining profitability [2][47]. - The polyester sector is witnessing a decline in PTA profitability but an increase in polyester filament profitability, indicating a need for close monitoring of demand changes [2][10]. Summary by Sections Upstream Sector - Brent crude oil futures closed at $63.34 per barrel, up 4.26% week-on-week, while WTI futures rose 3.14% to $59.12 per barrel [13]. - U.S. commercial crude oil inventories decreased by 3.83 million barrels to 419 million barrels, which is 3% lower than the five-year average [14]. - The number of active U.S. drilling rigs decreased to 544, down 2 rigs from the previous week and down 40 rigs year-on-year [27]. Refining Sector - The Singapore refining margin for major products was $11.04 per barrel, down $4.15 from the previous week [49]. - The U.S. gasoline RBOB-WTI spread increased to $15.4 per barrel, up $1.3 from the previous week, but still below the historical average of $24.5 per barrel [52]. - The olefin sector shows a positive trend with an increase in the ethylene-crude oil spread, indicating potential profitability improvements [57]. Polyester Sector - PTA prices have declined, with the average price in East China at 5069.25 CNY per ton, down 0.75% week-on-week [2]. - The polyester filament POY spread increased to 905 CNY per ton, up 17 CNY from the previous week, indicating a slight improvement in profitability [2][10]. - The overall performance of the polyester industry is average, with expectations for gradual improvement as new capacity comes online [2][10]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on high-quality companies in the polyester sector, such as Tongkun Co. and Wankai New Materials, due to tightening supply and demand conditions [10]. - It suggests monitoring large refining companies like Hengli Petrochemical and Rongsheng Petrochemical, which may benefit from improved cost structures and competitive advantages [10]. - The upstream exploration and development sector remains robust, with recommendations for offshore oil service companies like CNOOC Services and Offshore Engineering [10].

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.09% on January 12, with 28 out of the 31 sectors experiencing gains, led by the Media and Computer sectors, which increased by 7.80% and 7.26% respectively [2] - The Oil and Petrochemical sector was the biggest loser, declining by 1.00%, followed by Coal and Real Estate, which fell by 0.47% and 0.29% respectively [2] Capital Flow Analysis - The main capital outflow from the two markets totaled 27.468 billion yuan, with 11 sectors seeing net inflows [2] - The Computer sector had the highest net inflow of capital, amounting to 15.774 billion yuan, while the Media sector followed with a net inflow of 5.391 billion yuan [2] Oil and Petrochemical Sector Details - The Oil and Petrochemical sector saw a net outflow of 833.5 million yuan, with 47 stocks in the sector; 16 stocks rose while 28 fell [3] - Among the stocks with net inflows, China Petroleum had the highest at 56.8917 million yuan, followed by Runbei Hangke and Guanghui Energy with inflows of 23.7265 million yuan and 19.5017 million yuan respectively [3][5] - The stocks with the largest net outflows included Hengli Petrochemical, with an outflow of 144.7569 million yuan, followed by Intercontinental Oil and Tongyuan Petroleum with outflows of 105.274 million yuan and 92.8059 million yuan respectively [3] Individual Stock Performance - Hengli Petrochemical decreased by 2.37% with a turnover rate of 0.49% and a net outflow of 144.7569 million yuan [3] - Intercontinental Oil increased by 2.56% with a significant turnover rate of 19.53%, but still experienced a net outflow of 105.274 million yuan [3] - China Petroleum saw a decline of 3.08% with a turnover rate of 0.45% and a net inflow of 56.8917 million yuan [5]

Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights the recent stock performance of Hengli Petrochemical, which saw a decline of 2.02% on January 12, with a current price of 22.75 CNY per share and a total market capitalization of 160.14 billion CNY [1] - As of January 12, the company experienced a net outflow of main funds amounting to 74.20 million CNY, with significant selling pressure observed [1] - The stock has shown a year-to-date increase of 0.98%, with notable gains of 3.36% over the past five trading days, 22.11% over the past 20 days, and 36.06% over the past 60 days [1] Group 2 - As of September 30, the number of shareholders for Hengli Petrochemical was 67,300, reflecting a decrease of 9.54% from the previous period, while the average circulating shares per person increased by 10.55% to 104,566 shares [2] - For the period from January to September 2025, the company reported a revenue of 157.38 billion CNY, a year-on-year decrease of 11.46%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.02 billion CNY, down 1.61% year-on-year [2] - The company has distributed a total of 26.14 billion CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with 7.60 billion CNY distributed over the past three years [3] Group 3 - As of September 30, 2025, the top ten circulating shareholders of Hengli Petrochemical included Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited as the fifth largest shareholder, holding 204 million shares, a decrease of 35.58 million shares from the previous period [3] - Huatai-PB CSI 300 ETF is noted as a new entrant among the top ten circulating shareholders, holding 35.78 million shares [3]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained as "Positive" [5] Core Viewpoints - The adjustment of export tax rebate policies does not alter the competitive advantage of China's chemical industry. The cancellation of export tax rebates for various chemical products is expected to increase export costs, reflecting China's energy and waste treatment capabilities. Despite theoretical concerns about competitiveness, high energy-consuming products like PVC lack global expansion capacity, and the price increase due to VAT will not significantly change competitive dynamics [2][7] - Market rumors do not change the profit recovery opportunities in the industry. Reports of regulatory discussions regarding monopolistic risks have led to stock price corrections for leading chemical companies. However, the industry is still in a self-rescue phase, with production cuts not aimed at achieving monopolistic profits but rather at facilitating recovery from previous losses [2][7] Investment Recommendations and Targets - Recommended leading companies in the refining industry include Sinopec (600028, Buy), Rongsheng Petrochemical (002493, Buy), and Hengli Petrochemical (600346, Buy). The report also highlights recovery opportunities in various chemical sub-industries, such as MDI leader Wanhua Chemical (600309, Buy) and PVC-related companies like Zhongtai Chemical (002092, Not Rated), Xinjiang Tianye (600075, Not Rated), Chlor-alkali Chemical (600618, Not Rated), and Tianyuan Co., Ltd. (002386, Not Rated). In the phosphoric chemical sector, companies like Chuanheng Co., Ltd. (002895, Not Rated) and Yuntianhua (600096, Not Rated) are noted for their growth potential driven by rapid energy storage growth. In the oxalic acid sector, attention is drawn to Hualu Hengsheng (600426, Buy), Huayi Group (600623, Buy), and Wankai New Materials (301216, Buy) [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the chemical industry [1] Core Insights - The chemical industry is expected to experience an upward cycle due to the implementation of "anti-involution" policies in China and the accelerated exit of some European facilities [29] - The report highlights the potential for domestic substitution of semiconductor materials from Japan due to rising geopolitical tensions, which could benefit various companies in the sector [5] - The chromium salt industry is undergoing a value reassessment driven by increased demand from AI data centers and commercial aircraft engines, with a projected supply-demand gap of 340,900 tons by 2028 [8] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The chemical industry has shown strong relative performance with a 1-month increase of 10.7%, 3-month increase of 9.6%, and a 12-month increase of 45.1%, outperforming the CSI 300 index [3] Price Trends - Key products such as lithium carbonate and polysilicon have seen significant price increases, supported by policy guidance and industry self-discipline [12] - The price of chromium salts has remained stable, with metal chromium priced at 82,000 CNY/ton as of January 9, 2026 [15] Investment Opportunities - Focus on companies with low-cost expansion capabilities, such as Wanhu Chemical and Hualu Hengsheng, as well as those in sectors with improving market conditions like chromium salts and phosphates [6][9] - High dividend yield opportunities are identified in state-owned enterprises like China Petroleum and China National Chemical [10] Key Company Tracking - Companies such as Dongfang Shenghong and Huabei Yihua are highlighted for their earnings potential, with projected EPS growth for 2026 [30] - The report tracks specific price movements for various chemicals, including a notable increase in the price of ammonium phosphate and a stable price for urea [17][19]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights the implementation of differentiated pricing for high-energy-consuming industries in Shaanxi Province, which may provide new policy ideas for combating internal competition [4][22] - BOPET prices have shown a strong upward trend, with some companies still expressing intentions to raise prices, although price stability is currently key [5][24] Summary by Sections Industry Trends - The chemical industry index outperformed the CSI 300 index by 2.24% this week, with 82.39% of stocks in the chemical sector rising [16] - The CCPI (China Chemical Product Price Index) increased by 1.25% this week [19] Key Industry Insights - The Shaanxi Province's proposal for differentiated electricity pricing for high-energy-consuming industries aims to phase out backward production capacity, which could benefit leading companies in the sector [4][22][23] - BOPET prices in East China reached 7,500-7,700 RMB/ton, with an average price of 7,556.25 RMB/ton, reflecting a weekly increase of 42.68 RMB/ton (0.57%) [5][24] Recommended and Beneficiary Stocks - Recommended stocks include leading chemical companies such as Wanhua Chemical, Hualu Hengsheng, and Hengli Petrochemical [7] - Beneficiary stocks include Xinjiang Tianye and Zhongtai Chemical in the calcium carbide and chlor-alkali sectors [23][36] Product Tracking - The price of urea increased by 1.46% to an average of 1,735 RMB/ton, while phosphate rock prices remained stable [40][41] - The market for viscose staple fiber is stable, with an average price of 12,800 RMB/ton, while demand remains weak [34]