A-shares companies kick off first-quarter reports, with three major industries leading the positive outlook trend

【A-share Companies’ First-Quarter Reports Kick Off: Three Major Industries Lead a Wave of Bullish Previews】 Caixin News Agency, April 8—Yesterday evening, with the release of first-quarter reports from Hygon Information and Wu Hua Pharmaceutical, A-share companies’ 2026 first-quarter reporting officially began. As of 19:00 on April 7, 48 listed companies in the A-share market had already issued 2026 Q1 performance forecasts. The data show that 29 companies expect year-on-year profit increases, 3 expect a turnaround to profitability, 7 expect slight growth, and the proportion of bullish previews reaches 81.25%. Among them, 24 companies are expected to have a year-on-year increase in net profit attributable to shareholders exceeding 100%, and there are even 4 with a year-on-year increase of more than 20 times. Notably, the companies with major performance breakouts are mainly concentrated in industries such as semiconductors, non-ferrous metals, and basic chemicals, continuing the high momentum seen since 2025. A reporter from Shanghai Securities News reviewed the reasons behind the high-growth performance and found that the core drivers mainly come from two factors: the AI development boom and rising product prices. (Shanghai Securities News)