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CATL Shares Surge as Battery Sales Outlook Brightens
Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) has seen its shares reach a three-year high, driven by a promising sales outlook from a key supplier. On the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, CATL’s shares increased by as much as 14%, marking the highest value since August 2022. The surge follows comments from Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co., a major provider of manufacturing equipment for battery producers, which anticipates significant capacity expansion among its top clients.
Wuxi Lead’s optimistic forecast indicates a potential wave of investment in battery production. The company is currently negotiating orders for 2026 and early 2027, with expectations of “intensive and consistent capacity expansion” reminiscent of the previous market upcycle, according to analysts from Morgan Stanley led by Sheng Zhong. Following this announcement, Wuxi Lead’s shares also experienced a remarkable increase, rising by 20%.
CATL continues to hold a dominant position in the global battery market, achieving a market share of 37.9% during the first half of 2023, as reported by SNE Research. This places CATL well ahead of its closest competitor, BYD Co., which holds 17.8% of the market. The company has steadily gained ground against major rivals from South Korea and Japan.
In addition to strong sales, CATL reported a record profit for the second quarter, defying the challenges posed by fluctuating global demand for electric vehicles (EVs). This positive trend is further supported by a successful share sale in Hong Kong aimed at financing its expansion efforts. Beyond its established operations in China, CATL has expanded its footprint internationally, with wholly-owned production facilities in Germany and Hungary, and is in the process of establishing a joint venture with automaker Stellantis NV in Spain.
Analysts, including Kelvin Lau from Daiwa Capital Markets Hong Kong Ltd., suggest that Wuxi Lead’s insights into CATL’s expansion plans are significant. The equipment supplier also referenced advancements in solid-state battery technology, an area where CATL aims to initiate small-scale production by 2027.
The growth trajectory of CATL and its partners underscores a robust outlook for the battery manufacturing sector, with key players preparing for intensified production to meet rising global demand. As CATL continues to lead the charge in battery innovation and production, the industry’s landscape is evolving rapidly, promising exciting developments in the coming years.
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