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CATL profit jump fuels Hong Kong battery stocks amid global energy storage boom

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Cao LiMarch 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
CATL profit jump fuels Hong Kong battery stocks amid global energy storage boom
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Shares of Chinese lithium battery makers, led by Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), rallied on Wednesday due to rising global demand for energy storage. CATL's stock surged after the company reported a 42% increase in net profit, driven partly by expansion into new energy storage markets. CATL has topped global energy storage battery shipments for five consecutive years. CATL's general counsel indicated the company anticipates its energy storage business to grow significantly, potentially equaling or surpassing its electric vehicle battery business in the future. The company's growth and future outlook fueled investor confidence in Hong Kong battery stocks.

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Shanghai 30% SNE Research 40% John H. Kwon 50% China 60% Hong Kong ×370% Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) ×590%

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energy storage 100% lithium battery 80% battery stocks 70% electric vehicle 60% market growth 50% net profit 50% battery shipments 40%

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