Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited, or CATL, reported 59% year-on-year revenue growth in the third quarter, driven by solid battery sales. However, despite strong battery volume growth, net profit increased only 15% due to weaker profitability and lower tax rebates.
EV battery demand will remain resilient, driven by the global vehicle electrification trend. As the largest battery producer, CATL will benefit from the robust demand growth.
Bears
Fluctuation in raw material prices will have a significant impact on CATL’s profitability, resulting in volatility and uncertainty in its earnings forecast.
CATL, headquartered in Ningde, Fujian Province, is a global leading battery manufacturer founded in 2011. The company specializes in the development and production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicle, or EV, and energy storage systems, or ESS. CATL is the largest EV battery manufacturer in the world and leads the industry in innovative battery technology development for higher-energy density and safety, longer battery service life, and super-fast charging. CATL is also involved in the manufacturing of cathode and other related battery materials. Through subsidiary Brunp, it works with customers to create a closed-loop battery lifecycle from production, application, to recycling.