HK Stock Movement | WEICHAI POWER (02338) Rises Nearly 3% in Late Trading as Industry Demand Concentrates in H2; JPMorgan Bullish on Its LNG Heavy-Duty Truck Engine Market Leadership

Stock News12-05

WEICHAI POWER (02338) gained nearly 3% in late trading, closing up 1.98% at HK$20.04 with a turnover of HK$281 million. JPMorgan highlighted the company as one of its top industrial sector picks for 2026. The bank noted that concerns over strategic decoupling between Sinotruk and WEICHAI POWER following the retirement of founder and former chairman Tan Xuguang in August 2024 have eased. This follows the appointment of former executive Wang Zhijian as chairman of Sinotruk and parent Shandong Heavy Industry Group late last month, ensuring leadership continuity.

JPMorgan also pointed to robust November demand for heavy-duty trucks in China, confirming stronger H2 demand expectations. The bank is optimistic about surging liquefied natural gas (LNG) truck sales and WEICHAI POWER's dominant position in the LNG heavy-duty truck engine market, suggesting potential for valuation re-rating.

WEICHAI POWER holds over 60% market share in LNG heavy-duty truck engines, exceeding 50% in core segments from January to April 2025. It dominates the 500+ horsepower gas engine segment with a 42% share, outperforming rivals like Cummins, FAW Jiefang, and Yuchai Group. Among China’s top three LNG heavy-duty truck brands, WEICHAI POWER supplies 70%-90% of engines, cementing its role as a key powertrain provider.

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