Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating to multiple companies including Pop Mart, Anta Sports, Haidilao, and China Feihe, while Budweiser APAC is rated "Neutral" [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights significant developments in the F&B, designer toys, and home appliance sectors, including new product launches and strategic moves by key players [2][6]. - Pop Mart is reportedly exploring entry into the home appliance sector, indicating potential diversification and growth opportunities [2][6]. - The report notes a strong performance in the restaurant sector, with companies like Xiaocaiyuan and Green Tea Group showing substantial weekly gains [3][7]. Summary by Category F&B Sector - Key performers include Xiaocaiyuan (+17.2%), Green Tea Group (+14.0%), and DPC Dash (+10.8%), while Chagee saw a decline of -7.8% [3][7]. - Guming launched a promotional campaign for freshly brewed coffee at 8.9 RMB, and Yum China introduced its first AI agent for restaurant operations [2][6]. Designer Toys Sector - Pop Mart and Miniso performed well with gains of +7.6% and +3.5% respectively, while Bloks experienced a decline of -3.9% [3][7]. - Pop Mart's inclusion in Time Magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential companies in 2025 marks a significant recognition for the brand [2][6]. Home Appliance Sector - Roborock led the home appliance sector with a +5.4% increase, while Hisense HA faced a decline of -5.6% [3][7]. - Haier announced the formation of an industrial robotics division, indicating a strategic shift towards automation and innovation in the sector [2][6].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating to several companies in the high-performance outdoor apparel sector, including Anta Sports, Shenzhou International, Li Ning, Samsonite, Xtep International, and 361 Degrees, with target prices set for each [1]. Core Insights - The high-performance outdoor apparel industry in China is entering a trillion-yuan era, with significant growth potential. The market size increased from 53.9 billion yuan in 2019 to 102.7 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8%. It is projected to reach 215.8 billion yuan by 2029, with a CAGR of 16% from 2024 to 2029 [3]. - The report highlights Pelliot as a leading brand in high-performance outdoor apparel, which has established a broad product matrix and a direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales channel. The company reported a revenue of 1.766 billion yuan in 2024, a 94.5% year-on-year increase [2][17]. - Pelliot's product matrix includes four main series: Peak Series, Professional Performance Series, Mountain Series, and Classic Series, with the Classic Series contributing over 80% of sales revenue [34]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - Pelliot has been a key player in the high-performance outdoor apparel market since its establishment in 2012, focusing on a wide range of products suitable for outdoor activities, fitness, and urban commuting [2][10]. - The company has developed a multi-channel sales and distribution network, with online sales accounting for 76.5% of total revenue in 2024, while offline sales grew by 257.1% [2][19]. Financial Performance - Pelliot's revenue grew from 379 million yuan in 2022 to 1.766 billion yuan in 2024, with a remarkable growth rate of 139.9% in 2023 and 94.5% in 2024 [17][18]. - The company's gross margin improved from 54.3% in 2022 to 59.6% in 2024, driven by business scale expansion, enhanced pricing power, and effective cost control [7]. Market Position - The high-performance outdoor apparel market in China is relatively fragmented, with the top ten brands holding a combined market share of 27.3% in 2024. Pelliot's market share was 1.7% [3]. - Pelliot ranked third in online retail sales among high-performance outdoor apparel brands in mainland China, with a market share of 3.7% [3]. Product Development - The company employs a dual-track technology system of "internal innovation + external procurement," focusing on proprietary technologies such as Storm Breath and Storm Shield [6]. - Pelliot's core products demonstrate its technological capabilities and market positioning, contributing significantly to revenue and brand strength [39].

Investment Focus - The report indicates that despite a cautious medium-term outlook, there is potential for a short-term market rebound following recent declines, especially if geopolitical tensions ease [1][10] - The Hang Seng Index experienced a strong rebound, rising 3.2%, with technology stocks showing significant recovery potential after sufficient corrections [1][10] - The report highlights that sectors such as materials, technology, and finance led the gains in the Hong Kong market, while A-shares saw strong performance in technology, materials, and industrials [1][10] Liquidity Analysis - Signs of liquidity disturbances have emerged, with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) responding quickly to strong-side convertibility triggers by injecting significant amounts of HKD into the market [2][11] - The HKMA's actions in May 2023 included selling nearly HKD 130 billion, which led to a drop in HIBOR to very low levels, impacting the HKD-USD interest rate spread [2][11] - The report notes that as liquidity remains loose, speculative trading has increased, with several low-priced stocks doubling in value within a single day [3][12] Southbound Fund Flows - Southbound fund inflows increased to HKD 28.4 billion amid easing Middle Eastern tensions, although this remains significantly lower than inflows seen earlier in the year [3][13] - Notable purchases included Guotai Junan International, while Alibaba and Tencent experienced moderate outflows, indicating shifting investor sentiment [3][13] - The report identifies that southbound funds primarily flowed into financials, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors, while reducing exposure to communication services and energy [3][13] A-Share Market Dynamics - The brokerage sector's rally led to an increase in margin financing and securities lending balances, indicating renewed investor interest [4][14] - However, macroeconomic uncertainties may limit incremental capital inflows, potentially leading to funding supply pressures if margin financing continues to rise [4][14] - The banking sector experienced a sharp decline after sustained gains, reflecting signs of marginal liquidity weakening in the market [4][14] Market Outlook - The report concludes that while a short-term rebound is likely, the broader oscillation pattern in the market has not ended, with risks in high-flying sectors still not fully released [4][15] - Positive developments in U.S.-China relations and strong earnings expectations in overseas AI infrastructure stocks may support market sentiment in the short term [4][15] - Investors are advised to gradually reduce exposure during the rebound, particularly in sectors that have seen significant recent gains, to prepare for potential volatility [4][15]

[Table_Title] 研究报告 Research Report 27 Jun 2025 Research Report on the Entire 618 Cycle of the Beauty Category on both Taobao/Tmall and Douyin Platforms 中国化妆品 China (A-share) Cosmetics 美妆品类 618 全周期淘系和抖音双平台调研报告 寇媛媛 Yuanyuan Kou 吴颖婕 Mindy Wu yy.kou@htisec.com mindy.yj.wu@htisec.com [Table_yemei1] 热点速评 Flash Analysis [Table_summary] (Please see APPENDIX 1 for English summary) 本次 618 期间，淘系为美妆销售主战场但销售略低于预期，抖音美妆增速高于抖音大盘增速。淘系平台 5.13-6.20 的 GMV 略超 400 亿，同比增长超 10%，不及平台预期目标。总体淘系平台大盘增速同样不及预期，主要由于政策 调整导致爆发力减弱，去年跨店满减活动单日 ...

Investment Rating - The report suggests a focus on upstream suppliers that provide core technologies and high barriers to entry, rather than direct investment in launch vehicle companies that face significant market and capital expenditure risks [4][50]. Core Insights - The global aerospace launch market is undergoing a profound and irreversible structural expansion driven by a revolution in cost structures, shifting from a government budget-dominated paradigm to a commercially driven era focused on high launch frequency and cost efficiency [1][7]. - The key catalyst for this transformation is SpaceX's disruptive cost reductions achieved through reusable rocket technology, which has set new price benchmarks and operational expectations for the market [1][7]. - Future launch demand will be supported by three solid pillars: the large-scale deployment of commercial broadband constellations (e.g., Starlink and Kuiper), increasing geopolitical competition and national security needs, and the revival of scientific and deep space exploration missions represented by the Artemis program [1][10]. Industry Background and Market Drivers - The report highlights a significant increase in global orbital launches, with a record of 259 launches expected in 2024, up from 223 in 2023, and a forecast of over 300 launches in 2025 [7][10]. - The transition to a commercial-driven market is exemplified by SpaceX's 138 launches in 2024, which accounted for half of the global market, establishing a new operational rhythm [7][10]. Core Technology Path Analysis - The competition in the launch market is fundamentally a competition of underlying propulsion technologies, converging on the "Methalox + Reusability + Additive Manufacturing" combination [2][13]. - Methalox engines are recognized as the future mainstream path due to their clean combustion characteristics and ability to simplify the reuse process, addressing the carbon buildup issues of traditional kerosene fuels [15][19]. Value Chain and Supply Chain Analysis - The report identifies a shift in value and profit concentration towards upstream suppliers of core technologies and high-barrier components, moving away from midstream assembly integration [3][36]. - The "smile curve" analysis indicates that high-value areas are concentrated at the upstream and downstream ends of the value chain, while midstream assembly faces profit margin pressures [36][37]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies such as Howmet Aerospace, LOAR, VSE Corporation, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Safran, L3Harris Technologies, and Velo3D, which are positioned as key technology enablers in the supply chain [4][50].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating for the industry, suggesting a positive outlook for investment opportunities [2]. Core Insights - The launch of Xiaomi YU7 is expected to structurally change the prosperity of the automotive parts industry, alleviating previous market concerns regarding the domestic passenger car market in late 2025 to 2026 [4][10]. - The YU7 has received a strong initial response, with over 289,000 orders within the first hour of its launch, indicating significant market demand [9]. - The report highlights potential investment opportunities in the supply chain of YU7, specifically mentioning companies such as Wuxi Zhenhua, Desay SV, Huayang Group, and Nexteer Automotive, which are expected to benefit from increased revenue as YU7 production ramps up [10]. Summary by Sections Investment Advice - Following the launch of Xiaomi YU7, there is a surge in orders, indicating a new opportunity in the supply chain. The report suggests focusing on the supply chain companies associated with YU7 [7][10]. Product Details - Xiaomi YU7 is priced starting at RMB 253,500, featuring advanced specifications such as the Xiaomi Super Motor V6s Plus, a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 3.23 seconds, and a maximum range of 835 km [8][9]. - The YU7 is available in three configurations: YU7 at RMB 253,500, YU7 Pro at RMB 279,900, and YU7 Max at RMB 329,900, which are considered competitive in the market [8]. Market Potential - The report estimates that YU7's annual sales could reach between 300,000 to 400,000 units, with the potential to drive additional market growth in the RMB 200,000 to 300,000 electric vehicle segment, which is substantial [9][10]. - The total SUV market in the RMB 200,000 to 300,000 price range is estimated to exceed 1 million units, indicating a significant opportunity for YU7 to capture market share [9].

Investment Rating - The report suggests a strong long-term infrastructure construction demand in the U.S. and recommends focusing on companies like GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi, Mitsubishi Electric, and Schneider Electric [5] Core Insights - The report highlights the ongoing negotiations between OpenAI and Microsoft, indicating a mutually beneficial relationship despite some tensions [15] - The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has introduced a new method for managing transmission system capacity, aiming to release more capacity without costly new construction [18] - The report notes that the average spot price of electricity in major U.S. regions has increased by 12.5% week-on-week, while natural gas prices have also risen significantly due to geopolitical factors and extreme weather [3] - The report emphasizes the importance of small modular reactors (SMR) as a preferred energy solution for AI data centers, especially with the support of the Trump administration [54][55] Summary by Sections Global Infrastructure and Construction Equipment - OpenAI and Microsoft are renegotiating their partnership, with both parties acknowledging the strategic importance of AI infrastructure [15] - The U.S. is expected to invest over 825 billion yuan in grid infrastructure by 2025, maintaining a high level of activity [18] Global Electrical and Intelligent Equipment - The gas turbine price index increased by 5.3% year-on-year in May 2025, indicating a tightening supply-demand relationship [22] - The report anticipates that the U.S. gas turbine market will grow primarily due to the development of AI data centers [25] Global Energy Industry - The average spot price of electricity in the U.S. has risen by 12.5% week-on-week, while natural gas prices have increased by 17.4% [3] - The report mentions that the U.S. is expected to increase its nuclear power capacity significantly by 2029, driven by the demand from data centers [55] Global New Materials - The report states that the actual market price of uranium was $52.17 per pound in April 2025, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 27.2% [4] Global Defense and Aerospace - The price index for aircraft engines and parts remained stable in May 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 1.7% [4] Key Company Updates - GE Vernova is investing $70 million to build the world's first BWRX-300 SMR engineering and service center near the Darlington new nuclear project site in Ontario [52] - Siemens Canada announced plans to gradually close a factory in Ontario to enhance global competitiveness [52] - ABB has expanded its large robot product line, introducing a compact mobile robot [52]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry or specific company Core Insights - Huawei has made significant advancements in AI infrastructure by launching the Pangu Model 5.5, which includes five foundational models in NLP, multimodal learning, forecasting, scientific computing, and computer vision, with a notable near-trillion-parameter model in NLP [10][11] - The CloudMatrix architecture supports the training of a 718-billion-parameter MoE model, achieving a single-card inference throughput of 2,300 tokens/s, nearly four times higher than traditional setups, and reducing NPU communication latency to the microsecond level [11][12] - Huawei's Pangu Pro MoE (72B) ranks first domestically among sub-trillion models on the SuperCLUE benchmark, demonstrating superior performance with fewer activated parameters and a 15% higher inference throughput compared to industry peers [12] Summary by Sections Event - On June 20, 2025, Huawei launched the Pangu Model 5.5 at the HDC 2025 Developer Conference, featuring advancements in AI capabilities across various domains [10] Technological Breakthroughs - Huawei's CloudMatrix architecture integrates 384 NPUs and 192 Kunpeng CPUs, enhancing performance and flexibility in AI model training and inference [11] - The architecture allows for concurrent inference of 384 experts per node, optimizing resource allocation for training and inference tasks [11] Model Performance - The Pangu Pro MoE model achieved a throughput of 1,529 tokens/s, outperforming competitors while utilizing significantly fewer parameters [12] - Key upgrades include the introduction of a 30-billion-parameter vision MoE model and a unified Triplet Transformer architecture, which improves prediction accuracy by 30% in various industrial applications [12][13] Ecosystem Development - Huawei Cloud has established a comprehensive AI ecosystem, including tools that significantly reduce development time for AI applications and enhance security measures against potential threats [13]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry or company Core Insights - Huawei launched the CloudRobo embodied intelligence platform on June 20, 2025, at the HDC 2025 Developer Conference, positioning itself to enable all connected devices to become embodied intelligent robots rather than building physical robot bodies [11] - The platform integrates end-to-end capabilities, including data synthesis, simulation validation, and cloud-edge collaborative deployment, introducing three core model architectures: multimodal generation, planning, and execution [11] - Key breakthroughs include a data efficiency revolution, achieving a training paradigm of "20% real + 80% synthetic data," which increases data acquisition efficiency by 4 times [11] - The platform demonstrated a dual-arm robotic system achieving millimeter-level precision in a SIM card-sized workspace with a success rate exceeding 90% [11] Summary by Sections CloudRobo Platform Features - CloudRobo utilizes a multimodal generative model combining GAN and VAE architectures to create physically accurate digital twin environments, reducing robot task adaptation cycles from weeks to 24 hours [12] - The planning model employs reinforcement learning and graph neural networks to enhance task reasoning, improving logistics efficiency by 30% in automotive manufacturing [12][13] - The embodied execution model achieves sub-millimeter operation accuracy, enabling zero-damage operations in semiconductor manufacturing [13] Ecosystem Restructuring - Huawei addresses the fragmentation in the robotics ecosystem with open protocols, such as the R2C (Robot-to-Cloud) protocol, standardizing communication between robots and the cloud [14] - The collaboration with partners has led to an average development efficiency increase of 50% among early adopters [14] - The platform has already achieved commercial deployment in industrial coating, automotive manufacturing, and optical communications [14]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry or specific companies [2]. Core Insights - The wholesale prices of major baijiu brands have generally fallen, with Moutai's prices dropping significantly. For instance, the wholesale price of Feitian Moutai (case) is now 1,950 yuan, down by 190 yuan from last month, and down 290 yuan year-to-date [29][35]. - The discount rates for soft drinks, condiments, and beer have decreased compared to the end of May, indicating a potential increase in consumer demand or pricing power for these categories [30][31]. - The average discount rate for liquid milk products has increased slightly, suggesting a shift in pricing dynamics within this segment [32]. Summary by Sections Baijiu Pricing - Feitian Moutai (case) is priced at 1,950 yuan, down 190 yuan from last month and down 290 yuan year-to-date. The price has decreased by 460 yuan compared to the same period last year [35]. - Wuliangye's eighth-generation price is stable at 920 yuan, with a slight decrease of 25 yuan from last month [35]. - Other brands like Luzhou Laojiao and Shanxi Fenjiu also show minor price adjustments, reflecting a broader trend in the baijiu market [29][35]. Consumer Goods Discounts - The average discount rate for soft drinks has improved from 88.7% to 94.8%, indicating a reduction in discounting practices [30][31]. - For condiments, the average discount rate increased from 83.4% to 87.7%, suggesting stronger pricing power [30][31]. - Beer products also saw a rise in average discount rates from 78.7% to 81.2%, reflecting a similar trend [30][31]. Liquid Milk and Other Products - The average discount rate for liquid milk products has slightly increased from 69.7% to 68.8%, indicating a potential tightening in pricing strategies [32]. - Infant formula and convenience foods have maintained stable pricing, with discount rates remaining relatively unchanged [32][33].