Domestic demand in China's NEV market remains weak, HSBC Global Investment Research said in its report. In April, retail sales of PV NEV were flat MoM and sank 6% YoY, while overall PV demand declined 21% YoY. On exports, China's PV exports reached 2.7 million units in 4M26, up 69% YoY, mainly driven by EVs, whose share increased from 38% to 49%. The broker believed that amid weak domestic demand, exports remain an important pillar supporting capacity utilization, earnings resilience and product mix improvement.Related NewsXPENG-W (09868.HK) Surges Over 7% as Citi Says GX to Capture Market Share from LI AUTO-W L8The broker continued to favor technology leaders with clearer earnings visibility. For BYD COMPANY (01211.HK) +1.050 (+1.160%) Short selling $681.35M; Ratio 40.780% , the broker is positive on its technology upgrades and strong new model cycle to drive sales recovery, and remains constructive on its long-term ecosystem value and overseas expansion potential. GEELY AUTO (00175.HK) -0.020 (-0.103%) Short selling $122.54M; Ratio 16.004% has demonstrated earnings resilience through a better product mix, with new models and overseas markets providing sales opportunities. XPENG-W (09868.HK) +2.000 (+3.300%) Short selling $327.56M; Ratio 26.631% is benefiting from improved fundamentals following the launch of its new GX model. NIO-SW (09866.HK) -0.180 (-0.419%) Short selling $158.45M; Ratio 33.719% is expected to see higher visibility in 2026 sales growth and earnings improvement, supported by new models (ONVO L80 and NIO ES9) and growth in its core product mix. CATL (03750.HK) +12.500 (+1.856%) Short selling $1.03B; Ratio 38.100% remains the broker's core top holding, on the back of strong earnings visibility, market share defense capability, and growth from ESS and overseas markets.The broker assigned a Buy rating to BYD COMPANY with an H-share TP of HKD146; a Buy rating to GEELY AUTO with a TP of HKD32; a US share TP of USD27.7 and a Buy rating to XPeng Inc. (XPEV.US) ; a US share TP of USD6.8 and a Buy rating to NIO Inc. (NIO.US) ; and a Buy rating for CATL, with a Hong Kong share TP of HKD790 and an A-share TP of RMB547 for CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX (300750.SZ) -0.470 (-0.114%) . (HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-05-22 16:25.) (A Shares quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.) (Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)
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