Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, Anta (2020 HK), with a target price of HKD 110.20, indicating a potential upside of 22.7% from the current price of HKD 89.80 [1][2][15]. Core Insights - The company's second-quarter revenue met expectations, with management reaffirming the annual guidance for growth across its brands, despite a competitive industry landscape. The expected revenue growth for Anta, FILA, and other brands is high single digits, mid single digits, and over 30% respectively [6][7]. - The report maintains revenue forecasts for the next three years but slightly lowers profit margin expectations due to industry discount pressures. Projected net profits for 2025-2027 are estimated to be between RMB 134.1 billion and RMB 165.4 billion [6][7]. - Anta's brand sales momentum has slightly slowed, but improvements in online channels are anticipated in the second half of the year. The company is optimizing its offline store strategy and expects to maintain high single-digit growth for the Anta brand [6][7]. Financial Overview - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: RMB 62,356 million in 2023, RMB 70,826 million in 2024, RMB 77,140 million in 2025, RMB 83,936 million in 2026, and RMB 90,550 million in 2027, with year-on-year growth rates of 16.2%, 13.6%, 8.9%, 8.8%, and 7.9% respectively [5][8][16]. - The net profit forecast for the same years is RMB 10,236 million in 2023, RMB 15,596 million in 2024, RMB 13,410 million in 2025, RMB 15,021 million in 2026, and RMB 16,543 million in 2027, with corresponding growth rates of 30.8%, 50.3%, -14.0%, 12.4%, and 10.1% [5][8][16]. - The report highlights a projected decline in profit margins, with gross profit margins expected to be 62.0% in 2025, 62.1% in 2026, and 62.2% in 2027 [7][17]. Brand Performance - Anta's brand recorded low single-digit revenue growth in the second quarter, while FILA achieved mid single-digit growth. Other brands like Descente and KOLON saw high growth rates of over 40% and 70% respectively [6][7]. - The inventory turnover ratio for FILA improved to five months, and the company strategically increased discounts in the e-commerce channel to optimize inventory [6][7].

Macroeconomic Overview - In the first half of 2025, China's GDP grew by 5.3% year-on-year, with a slight slowdown in Q2 at 5.2% compared to 5.4% in Q1, indicating a stable economic performance amidst global economic uncertainties [1][9] - The contribution of consumption, investment, and net exports to growth improved in Q2, with consumption at 52.3%, investment at 24.7%, and net exports at 23.0%, highlighting a better balance between internal and external demand [1][2] Industrial Production - The industrial added value for large-scale industries increased by 6.4% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with June's growth accelerating to 6.8% [2][16] - Manufacturing output grew by 7.0%, with equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing showing significant growth rates of 10.2% and 9.5%, respectively [2][16] - New energy vehicles and industrial robots saw production increases of 36.2% and 35.6%, respectively, reflecting a trend towards high-end and intelligent manufacturing [2][16] Consumer Market - Retail sales of consumer goods increased by 5.0% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with a notable acceleration in Q2 [3][16] - The "old-for-new" policy positively impacted sales in categories such as home appliances and communication equipment, with growth rates of 30.7% and 24.1%, respectively [3][16] - Service consumption also showed recovery, with service retail sales growing by 5.3% [3][16] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment grew by 2.8% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with manufacturing investment increasing by 7.5% [5][16] - Infrastructure investment rose by 4.6%, while private investment saw a decline of 0.6%, although other private investments excluding real estate grew by 5.1% [5][16] - Investment growth volatility is attributed to fluctuating upstream material prices and reduced capacity utilization in traditional sectors [5][16] Real Estate Market - New housing sales in the first half of 2025 decreased by 3.5% in area and 5.5% in value, although the decline rate narrowed compared to the previous year [6][16] - In June, housing prices in major cities showed a downward trend, with new residential prices in first-tier cities decreasing by 0.3% [6][16] - The government is expected to implement stronger measures to stabilize the real estate market, with policies aimed at boosting demand and supporting housing construction [6][16] Foreign Trade - Total goods imports and exports increased by 2.9% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with exports rising by 7.2% and imports falling by 2.7% [7][16] - The export of mechanical and electrical products grew by 9.5%, accounting for 60.0% of total exports, indicating a diversification of trade partners and resilience in external trade [7][16] - Trade with countries along the "Belt and Road" increased by 4.7%, providing a buffer against fluctuations in traditional markets [7][16] Financial Sector - The total social financing scale increased by 22.83 trillion yuan in the first half of 2025, with June's new social financing reaching 4.2 trillion yuan [8][16] - The M2 money supply grew by 8.3% year-on-year, indicating improved liquidity and funding support for the real economy [8][16] - The structure of credit also showed positive changes, with stable growth in household loans and a rebound in medium to long-term loans for enterprises [8][16]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Neutral" rating to the company, Li Ning (2331 HK), with a target price of HKD 16.28, indicating a potential upside of 1.4% from the current price of HKD 16.06 [1][2][5]. Core Insights - The second quarter saw a slow recovery in sales, slightly below the company's expectations, with retail sales growth in the Li Ning brand (excluding Li Ning YOUNG) showing low single-digit year-on-year growth [5][6]. - The management indicated that the recovery trend in Q2 weakened compared to Q1, and sales and discounts remain under pressure since July [5]. - The report suggests that the company's sales recovery in the second half of the year will be gradual, leading to a downward revision of net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 [5][6]. Financial Overview - Revenue projections for 2025 are set at RMB 29,007 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 1.2%. The revenue for 2026 and 2027 is projected to be RMB 30,103 million and RMB 30,945 million, respectively [4][8]. - Net profit estimates for 2025 have been revised down to RMB 2,678 million, with a projected decline in net profit margins due to increased promotional activities and competition [5][7]. - The report anticipates a slight decrease in gross margin for 2025, with a forecasted gross margin of 49.1% [7][8]. Sales Channel Performance - In Q2, online sales outperformed offline channels, with e-commerce showing mid-single-digit growth year-on-year, while offline retail experienced low single-digit declines [5][6]. - The wholesale channel performed better than retail, with low single-digit growth in wholesale and a decline in retail sales [5][6]. Store Optimization and Product Trends - The number of offline stores is undergoing slight adjustments, with a net increase of 11 stores compared to Q1, while Li Ning YOUNG saw a net decrease of 18 stores [6][8]. - Product category growth continued from Q1, with running and fitness categories leading, while basketball products faced significant declines [6][8].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, JD US, with a target price of $40.00, indicating a potential upside of 29.9% from the current price of $30.80 [4][11][13]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the company's second-quarter losses from its food delivery segment are expected to exceed RMB 10 billion, leading to a 60% year-on-year decline in overall profits. However, retail performance remains stable, suggesting that the company is at a valuation bottom [2][8]. - The profit forecast for 2025 has been revised down to RMB 26 billion, with the target price adjusted from $50 to $40 [2][8]. - The report anticipates a gradual improvement in the food delivery unit economics (UE) in the third quarter, although losses may widen due to increased order volume. A recovery in losses is expected in the fourth quarter [2][8]. Financial Forecasts - Total revenue for 2025 is projected at RMB 1,295,593 million, reflecting a 1.3% decrease from previous estimates. The growth rate is expected to be 11.8% [3][14]. - Adjusted net profit for 2025 is forecasted at RMB 26,002 million, down 43.7% from prior estimates [3][14]. - The report provides detailed revenue breakdowns, including product sales and service revenues, with specific figures for each category [3][14]. Market Performance - The company’s market capitalization is approximately $41.63 billion, with a 52-week high of $47.08 and a low of $24.95 [6][14]. - Year-to-date performance shows a decline of 11.16% [6][14]. Operational Metrics - The report indicates that the company’s retail segment is expected to grow by 14% year-on-year, with a stable operating profit margin [8][14]. - The average daily active users (MAU) of the JD app have seen a year-on-year increase of 30-40%, indicating strong user engagement [8][14].

Group 1: JD Logistics - The company is expected to meet its Q2 performance expectations, with revenue continuing to show double-digit growth and profit increasing in the single digits year-on-year [1] - JD Logistics will provide full-time delivery services for the group's food delivery segment, settling at cost price, which will have limited short-term profit impact but aims for long-term synergy [1] - The target price is set at HKD 18.50, indicating a potential upside of 40.4% from the closing price of HKD 13.18, maintaining a "Buy" rating [1] Group 2: Bilibili - The focus is on enhancing advertising commercialization efficiency and long-term operation of core game IPs [2] - The company aims to strengthen its infrastructure capabilities, leveraging AI to reconstruct recommendation algorithms and improve advertising efficiency across multiple screens and scenarios [2] - The gaming segment is concentrating on long-term operations of core IPs, with new game launches expected to target niche markets and younger demographics [2] Group 3: Battery Industry - In the first half of 2025, China's power battery production and sales were robust, with a total installed capacity of 299.6 GWh, representing a year-on-year increase of 47.3% [4] - Exports of batteries showed a significant year-on-year increase of 56.8%, totaling 127.3 GWh, which accounted for 19.3% of total sales [4] - The overseas market for Chinese battery companies is expanding, with a market share of 43% among the top ten companies, an increase of 7 percentage points year-on-year [5] Group 4: Economic Data - Upcoming economic data releases include the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June, with expectations of a month-on-month increase of 0.10% and a year-on-year increase of 2.40% [6] - The Industrial Producer Price Index for June is expected to show a year-on-year increase of 0.10% [6] - Retail sales for June are anticipated to decline by 0.90% month-on-month [6]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to several companies in the battery industry, including Ningde Times, Yiwei Lithium Energy, Guoxuan High-Tech, and others, with target prices indicating potential upside [2][20]. Core Insights - In the first half of 2025, China's power battery production and sales saw significant growth, with production and sales reaching 697.3 GWh and 659.0 GWh respectively, marking year-on-year increases of 60.4% and 63.3% [5][6]. - The power battery installation volume increased by approximately 47% year-on-year, with lithium iron phosphate batteries benefiting from safety and cost advantages, accounting for 81.4% of the total installation volume [5][6]. - Exports of batteries showed a recovery, with a total of 127.3 GWh exported in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 56.8% [5][6]. - The market concentration of power battery installations slightly decreased, with the CR2 and CR5 ratios dropping to 66.4% and 82.2% respectively [5][6]. - The report highlights the progress in solid-state battery industrialization, with significant developments in production lines and energy density targets [5][6]. Summary by Sections Production and Sales - In the first half of 2025, the total production and sales of power and other batteries in China reached 697.3 GWh and 659.0 GWh, respectively, with year-on-year growth of 60.4% and 63.3% [5][6]. - The power battery installation volume was 299.6 GWh, up 47.3% year-on-year, with lithium iron phosphate batteries seeing a 73.0% increase [5][6]. Export Trends - Battery exports in June showed a recovery, with a total of 24.4 GWh exported, a month-on-month increase of 27.9% [5][6]. - The total export volume for the first half of 2025 reached 127.3 GWh, accounting for 19.3% of total sales [5][6]. Market Dynamics - The market share of Chinese power battery companies increased, with the top ten companies collectively achieving a market share of 43%, up 7 percentage points year-on-year [5][6]. - Ningde Times led the market with a 43.7% share in June 2025, followed by BYD and others [5][6]. Future Outlook - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring changes in overseas tariff situations, particularly following recent agreements between China and the U.S. [5][6]. - Companies like Ningde Times and Yiwei Lithium Energy are planning to list in Hong Kong, which is expected to enhance their capital strength and international competitiveness [5][6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Bilibili (BILI US) with a target price of $26, representing a potential upside of 21.2% from the current price of $21.46 [6][7]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes Bilibili's focus on enhancing advertising commercialization efficiency and long-term operation of core game IPs. The company aims to expand its advertising ceiling while exploring diversified monetization models primarily targeting C-end users, supplemented by B-end strategies [1]. - Bilibili's advertising strategy involves deepening the value of mid-to-long video content, with a significant increase in advertising revenue from the content consumption and consumer goods sectors, showing a year-on-year growth of 90% and 30% respectively in the first half of the year [1]. - In gaming, Bilibili is concentrating on the long-term operation of core IPs, with successful titles like "Three Kingdoms" achieving record daily active users and maintaining strong revenue contributions from various platforms [1]. Summary by Sections Advertising Strategy - Bilibili is implementing a dual strategy in advertising, focusing on both content quality and market share expansion. The company is leveraging AI to enhance its advertising capabilities, including recommendation systems and intelligent ad placements [1]. - The report highlights that the advertising revenue from the gaming sector is expected to grow as Bilibili assists leading game companies in user retention and marketing budget allocation [1]. Gaming Operations - The report outlines Bilibili's successful game titles, including "Three Kingdoms," which has consistently ranked in the top three of the iOS bestseller list. The company plans to launch new versions and expand its gaming ecosystem [1]. - Upcoming game releases include a new PVE game and expansions for existing titles, indicating a robust pipeline for future growth [1]. Financial Projections - The report projects an adjusted net profit of 2.3 billion RMB for 2025, with expectations for improved gross margins and profit release driven by scale effects and revenue structure optimization [1].

Group 1: 康方生物 (Kangfang Biologics) - The report highlights the rapid advancement of the overseas registration and indication expansion for the drug依沃西 (Ivosidenib), with a positive outlook on its approval prospects [1] - The company has initiated multiple Phase III studies in mainland China this year, targeting large patient populations with limited treatment options, positioning依沃西 as a new generation I/O cornerstone drug [1] - The sales peak for依沃西 in China is adjusted to RMB 7.1 billion based on the point of sale (PoS) analysis [1] Group 2: 卡度尼利 (Cardunili) - 卡度尼利 has recently received approval for its third indication for first-line cervical cancer in the general population and is set to participate in the upcoming health insurance negotiations [2] - The company is initiating a Phase II study overseas for卡度尼利 in combination with lenvatinib, with potential registration and business development opportunities expected in the next 2-3 years [2] - The differentiated ADC development strategy is progressing well, with the first dual-antibody ADC AK146D1 completing its first patient enrollment [2] Group 3: 蔚来汽车 (NIO) - The pre-sale price of the NIO sub-brand's second model, 乐道 L90, exceeds expectations, starting at RMB 279,900, and can be as low as RMB 199,900 with battery-as-a-service (BaaS) [3] - The vehicle's pricing strategy positions it competitively against similar-sized models, offering superior space and performance, aiming to capture the family SUV market [3] - The report emphasizes the potential for a short-term rebound in stock price due to marginal improvements and a limited downside in the current market [6] Group 4: 房地产行业 (Real Estate Industry) - The overall real estate market remains stable during the peak season, with a 17.2% month-on-month increase in total sales in June 2025, reaching RMB 370.8 billion [7] - All top ten developers in June's sales ranking are state-owned enterprises, with Poly Developments leading the list [7] - The report anticipates further optimization of existing policies to promote real estate market development, with local governments expected to implement targeted measures [7][8]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to several companies in the real estate sector, including Sun Hung Kai Properties, China Resources Land, Link REIT, Country Garden Services, and Yuexiu Property, among others [3][4]. Core Insights - The overall real estate market remained stable during the peak season in June 2025, with total sales rising from RMB 316.2 billion in May to RMB 370.8 billion, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 17.2% [4][10]. - The report highlights that state-owned enterprises (SOEs) dominated the sales performance, with a market share of 74.8% among the top 50 developers in the first half of 2025 [4][11]. - The report anticipates continued improvement in secondary market demand, with a preference for projects by state-owned enterprises as buyer sentiment improves [4][12]. Market Performance - The stock prices of mainland Chinese developers have generally outperformed the broader Chinese corporate index over the past month, with the industry net asset value discount narrowing to 87.3% [5]. - In June, the sales of the top 100 developers increased by 12.3% month-on-month, driven by a rise in average sales prices and sales area [10][11]. Sales Performance - The report indicates that the total contract sales for the first half of 2025 decreased by 11.4% year-on-year to RMB 177.92 billion, compared to RMB 200.82 billion in the same period of 2024 [10][11]. - Among the top developers, Poly Developments ranked first in sales, with a total of RMB 29.1 billion in June, despite a year-on-year decline of 31% [13][14]. Policy Review - The central government has initiated policies aimed at promoting high-quality development in the real estate sector, focusing on optimizing existing policies and encouraging local governments to implement tailored measures [33][35]. - Over 26 cities have introduced market stabilization policies in June 2025, addressing various aspects such as housing subsidies and urban renewal [35][36]. Company Updates - China Resources Land plans to issue a new tranche of medium-term notes worth RMB 3 billion, while also securing a RMB 5.85 billion offshore loan [41]. - Sunac China has received support from 75% of its creditors for its offshore debt restructuring, indicating a positive outlook for the company's financial recovery [43].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for NIO Inc. (9866 HK) with a target price of 48.96, indicating a potential upside of 77.4% from the closing price of 27.60 as of March 24, 2025 [4][5]. Core Insights - The launch of the NIO sub-brand's second model, the L90, has exceeded expectations with a starting price of 279,900 RMB, which can be as low as 190,900 RMB with battery-as-a-service (BaaS) options, making it highly competitive in the large electric SUV market [1][2]. - The L90 features exceptional space design with a length of 5,145 mm and a wheelbase of 3,110 mm, offering spacious seating configurations and significant storage capacity, addressing consumer demand for "large space + high cost performance" [2][3]. - The vehicle is equipped with advanced technology and safety features, including a 17.2-inch central control screen, a 17.3-inch rear entertainment screen, and a robust safety structure, positioning it as a strong competitor in the family SUV segment [2][3]. Summary by Sections Product Launch - The L90 is positioned as a family-oriented large electric SUV with a competitive pricing strategy, aiming to disrupt the market by offering superior space and features compared to similar models [1][2]. Technical Specifications - The L90 boasts a lightweight design, with the single-motor version weighing only 2.25 tons, and a dual-motor version at 2.36 tons, which is nearly 200 kg lighter than comparable gasoline vehicles, enhancing efficiency and range [2][3]. Market Strategy - NIO's strategy includes a focus on intelligent and safety features, utilizing a unique competitive approach that emphasizes technology and pricing to capture market share in the family SUV sector [2][3].