
In today’s briefing:
- Sany Heavy Industries A/H IPO Pricing – Thoughts on Valuations
- Sany Heavy Industry IPO in Hong Kong
- Sany Heavy Industry IPO: Valuation Assessment
- Delta Air Lines’ Big Bet: What You Don’t Know About Its Loyalty Goldmine!
- Quanta Services Is Building The Backbone Of AI—Is Wall Street Catching On!
- CSX Corporation Doubles Down on Growth With Massive Network Expansion Projects; What Lies Ahead?
- Grupo Aeroméxico (AERO): Apollo-Backed Airline Operator Sets Terms in Long Awaited US IPO
- Snap-on Incorporated: How Are They Dealing With Market Saturation in Diagnostic & Repair Systems & Other Critical Challenges!
- Alinco Inc (5933 JP): 1H FY03/26 flash update
- United Airlines’ Premium Push: Can Luxury Cabins Be the Key to Sky-High Profits?

Sany Heavy Industries A/H IPO Pricing – Thoughts on Valuations
- Sany Heavy Industry (600031 CH) aims to raise around US$1.6bn in its H-share listing.
- Sany Heavy Industry was the world’s third largest and China’s largest construction machinery company in terms of construction machinery’s cumulative revenue from 2020 to 2024, according to Frost & Sullivan.
- We have looked at the past performance and likely A/H premium in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the IPO pricing.
Sany Heavy Industry IPO in Hong Kong
- Sany Heavy Industry is getting ready for an IPO listing in Hong Kong. It is targeting up to HK$12.36 billion (US$1.59 billion) by offering 580.42 million shares in this listing.
- The IPO price of Sany Heavy is set between HK$20.30 and HK$21.30, with the final price to be determined on Friday.
- Sany Heavy is the largest construction machinery manufacturer in China and third largest globally. Its main products include excavators, concrete equipment, hoisting and piling machines, and road construction equipment.
Sany Heavy Industry IPO: Valuation Assessment
- Sany Heavy Industry (600031 CH)‘s IPO price range is set at HK$20.3-21.3, aiming at raising HK$11.9bn based on the mid-point IPO price.
- Key strengths are excellent growth potential globally, a leading market position, excellent R&D capability, and a solid financial track record.
- Sany Heavy’s fair valuation is a 5-10% discount to its A-share, in our view, implying an H-share price of HK$22.06-23.29, leaving limited upside from the IPO level.
Delta Air Lines’ Big Bet: What You Don’t Know About Its Loyalty Goldmine!
- Delta Air Lines reported a strong performance for the September quarter of 2025, showcasing growth in several vital areas.
- The company achieved a revenue increase of 4% year-over-year to $15.2 billion, driven by significant gains in premium, corporate, and loyalty segments.
- This result aligns with its strategy to leverage Delta’s brand power, focusing on improving the customer experience and enhancing operational reliability.
Quanta Services Is Building The Backbone Of AI—Is Wall Street Catching On!
- The artificial intelligence revolution is reshaping the U.S. energy landscape, and Quanta Services is emerging as one of its key beneficiaries.
- In Q2 2025, Quanta posted impressive results including double-digit revenue and earnings growth, a record $35.8 billion backlog, and raised its full-year guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and EPS.
- These gains were underpinned by rising electricity demand as data centers and AI infrastructure proliferate nationwide.
CSX Corporation Doubles Down on Growth With Massive Network Expansion Projects; What Lies Ahead?
- CSX Corporation’s third quarter results present a nuanced picture of the company’s current operations, underlying challenges, and future prospects.
- During the call, CSX’s leadership highlighted several operational successes, yet acknowledged ongoing market challenges.
- The company’s operational performance has notably improved, with train velocity reaching its highest level since early 2021, and dwell time and daily cars online showing significant reductions.
Grupo Aeroméxico (AERO): Apollo-Backed Airline Operator Sets Terms in Long Awaited US IPO
- The Apollo and Delta Airlines backed airliner is going public with more than $3bn in debt.
- AERO is to offer 11.7 million shares at $18.00-$20.00 and starts the clock on its 20-day automatic effectiveness with the SEC.
- The most recent international airline company to be listed on US exchanges was Latam Airlines Group SA (LTM US) which has fared well.
Snap-on Incorporated: How Are They Dealing With Market Saturation in Diagnostic & Repair Systems & Other Critical Challenges!
- Snap-on Inc. reported its third-quarter results, revealing a 3.8% increase in net sales to $1.19 billion compared to the previous year, with organic sales growth of 3%.
- Adjustments for favorable foreign currency translation were noted.
- Operating margins, before Financial Services, stood at 23.4% due to a 190 basis point gain from a legal settlement.
Alinco Inc (5933 JP): 1H FY03/26 flash update
- Revenue increased by 3.0% YoY to JPY31.7bn, achieving 50.0% of the full-year forecast, while operating profit fell 4.4% YoY.
- Segment revenue for scaffolding equipment rose 3.7% YoY to JPY13.0bn, but segment profit decreased 24.0% YoY.
- Revenue from digital firefighter radios grew 12.3% YoY to JPY2.7bn, narrowing the segment loss compared to 1H FY03/25.
United Airlines’ Premium Push: Can Luxury Cabins Be the Key to Sky-High Profits?
- United Airlines reported its third quarter earnings for 2025, presenting a mixed bag of financial and operational highlights.
- The company demonstrated strong results despite identified macroeconomic challenges.
- United’s ability to maintain profitability and beat earnings expectations underscores the resilience of its strategic initiatives and market positioning, even as broader industry pressures persist.