Ganfeng Lithium Reports Strong 1H26 Earnings, Plans Expansion Amid Rising Lithium Prices

Published: Jul 16, 2026 15:09

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[SMM Lithium Battery] Soochow Securities research report noted that Ganfeng Lithium (002460.SZ) delivered results in line with our expectations, with the rise in lithium prices contributing to earnings flexibility.

SMM, July 15, a Soochow Securities research report noted that Ganfeng Lithium (002460.SZ) delivered results in line with our expectations, with the rise in lithium prices contributing to earnings flexibility. The company pre-announced 1H26 net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.65-4.6 billion yuan, up 787%-966% YoY; of which, 2Q26 net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.81-2.76 billion yuan, ranging from -1% to +50% QoQ, with a midpoint of 2.29 billion yuan, up 25% QoQ. For the full year, the lithium carbonate price center is expected to consolidate at 150,000-180,000 yuan/mt, and we estimate the corresponding profit contribution at 8-9 billion yuan. Additionally, the company will accelerate construction of Goulamina Phase II, CO Phase II, and the PPG salt lake, with long-term attributable self-owned resources expected to reach over 250,000 mt. The battery business saw further QoQ improvement in profitability in 2Q26, the potash business is gradually materializing, and the phosphate ore business contributes steady profits.

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