NEXTEER's (01316) stock fell yesterday following the release of its fiscal 2025 results. While revenue and EBITDA margins were largely in line with market expectations, net profit fell short. The company increased its dividend payout ratio from 35% in 2024 to 45% last year. During the earnings call, management expressed a constructive outlook for 2026, projecting revenue growth to exceed market expectations by 200 to 300 basis points, alongside continued margin expansion. JPMorgan reduced its target price for NEXTEER from HK$6.5 to HK$6, while maintaining a "Neutral" rating. The bank noted that NEXTEER has secured orders for its steer-by-wire (SbW) products from two leading Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturers, with production at its China facility set to begin in the first half of 2026. Additionally, the company will invest in its first electromechanical brake (EMB) production line in 2026, with the first order expected in the second half of the year. The EMB system is estimated to command a value premium of two to three times that of traditional braking systems. Although management anticipates limited short-term financial contribution from SbW and EMB, a significant earnings inflection point is projected by 2030 as adoption accelerates.