China's leading home appliance giant once again delivered an impressive performance.

According to media reports, Midea Group recently officially released its 2025 annual report. The financial report shows that the company achieved an operating revenue of 458.502 billion yuan, an increase of 12.08% year-on-year; and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 43.945 billion yuan, up 14.03% year-on-year. Amid the volatile macroeconomic environment, Midea Group's revenue and net profit both reached record highs, with the net profit attributable to shareholders growing for 13 consecutive years.

"AI" became the most frequently mentioned word of the year: A full-chain transformation from workshop to living room

In this substantial annual report, the word "AI" appeared as many as 87 times, showing that artificial intelligence has become the top priority of Midea Group Co., Ltd.'s core strategy:

  • Heavy investment in R&D: In 2025, the company invested 17.788 billion yuan in R&D, with over 5 billion yuan specifically allocated for AI-related projects.

  • Technology strength endorsement: With its deep experience in the "AI+" field, Midea successfully made it to the list of "Top 50 AI Technology Enterprises in China 2025" by Forbes.

  • Cost reduction and efficiency improvement are evident: Currently, AI empowerment spans the entire value chain including R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain, significantly improving the company's operational efficiency.

Future vision: 60 billion yuan in three years, focusing on four key AI scenarios

Looking ahead, Midea Group has demonstrated strong strategic confidence. The company announced that it plans to invest 60 billion yuan over the next three years, focusing on four core scenarios to deepen its AI layout, aiming to transform traditional home appliance manufacturing into a smart ecosystem driven by algorithms.

Generous returns: A combination of cash dividends and share repurchases

While achieving growth in performance, Midea Group also did not forget to reward its investors:

  • A generous dividend package: The company plans to distribute a total of 32.361 billion yuan in cash dividends throughout the year, demonstrating its strong cash flow capability.

  • Repurchase with cancellation: At the same time, the company plans to spend between 6 billion and 13 billion yuan to repurchase shares, taking concrete actions to maintain market confidence.

Conclusion: The "digital transformation" of a traditional giant

From the performance in 2025, Midea Group