Group 1 - Goldman Sachs believes Anta Sports' mid-term performance exceeded expectations and praises its multi-brand strategy execution [2] - The firm expects the company to continue investing in existing businesses while seeking acquisition opportunities to expand its business portfolio [2] - Goldman Sachs is optimistic about Anta Sports' market share growth potential and maintains a "Confident Buy" rating, raising the target price from HKD 117 to HKD 121 [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 38.54 billion HKD in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 14.3%. The net profit attributable to shareholders, excluding gains from the Amer listing, was 7.03 billion HKD, reflecting a 14.5% increase year-on-year. The main business net profit, excluding the Amer listing gains and losses, was 6.60 billion HKD, which is a 7.1% year-on-year growth. The earnings per share (EPS) stood at 2.53 HKD, with a proposed interim cash dividend of 1.37 HKD per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 50.2% [4][5][10] Financial Performance - The gross margin for the first half of 2025 was 63.4%, a decrease of 0.7 percentage points year-on-year. The operating profit margin improved by 0.6 percentage points to 26.3%. The net profit margin attributable to shareholders, excluding the Amer listing gains, remained stable at 18.2%, while the main business net profit margin decreased by 1.1 percentage points to 17.1% due to an increase in the effective tax rate [5][8] - The company reported a significant increase in revenue from the Amer brand, which reached 19.26 billion HKD, a year-on-year growth of 23.5% [5][6] Brand and Product Performance - Revenue growth for the main brands in the first half of 2025 was as follows: Anta brand +5.4%, FILA +8.6%, and other brands +61.1%. Online sales increased by 17.6%, accounting for 34.8% of total revenue, which is a 1.0 percentage point increase year-on-year [6][7] - The revenue breakdown by product category showed footwear at 42.5%, apparel at 54.2%, and accessories at 3.3%, with respective year-on-year growth rates of +12.0%, +15.5%, and +24.6% [6] Strategic Developments - The company completed the acquisition of the German outdoor brand Wolfskin in May 2025, enhancing its presence in the professional outdoor sports market and advancing its globalization strategy. The company continues to focus on a "single focus, multi-brand, globalization" strategy [8][9] - The company has established a joint venture with MUSINSA to operate Korean fashion businesses in mainland China and Hong Kong, which is expected to strengthen its position in the sports fashion segment [9] Future Outlook - For the full year of 2025, the company has adjusted its retail revenue guidance for the Anta brand from high single digits to mid single digits, while maintaining the FILA brand's guidance for mid single-digit growth. Other brands are expected to see revenue growth of over 40% [10] - As of June 2025, the company had a net cash position of 31.54 billion HKD, indicating strong cash reserves and risk resilience [10]

Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs reports that Anta Sports' mid-term core operating profit and net profit exceeded expectations, reflecting the successful execution of its multi-brand strategy [1] Summary by Relevant Categories Financial Performance - Anta Sports' mid-term core operating profit and net profit surpassed market expectations [1] Strategic Initiatives - The company will prioritize investments in existing businesses and actively explore acquisition targets to supplement its current portfolio [1] - Anta aims to maintain a stable dividend payout ratio and share buyback plan [1] Market Outlook - Sales and profit visibility is expected to improve, with a positive outlook on sustainable market share growth [1] - Goldman Sachs raised Anta's target price from HKD 117 to HKD 121 and reiterated a "Confident Buy" rating [1]

Core Viewpoint - Anta Sports (02020) reported a strong performance in the first half of the year, with revenue increasing by 14% year-on-year to RMB 38.544 billion, exceeding expectations [1] - The company is optimistic about achieving double-digit growth, adjusting its retail sales target for the Anta brand to the mid-single digits, supported by strong performances from all brands and stable results from Fila [1] Financial Performance - Revenue increased by 14% year-on-year to RMB 38.544 billion [1] - Gross profit rose by 13% year-on-year to RMB 24.425 billion [1] Future Outlook - The company is confident in achieving its double-digit growth target due to strong brand performance [1] - The target price for Anta Sports has been raised from HKD 108.6 to HKD 114.2, maintaining a "Buy" rating [1] - Earnings forecasts for the next two years have been increased by 1% and 3%, respectively, with revenue forecasts also raised by 3% each [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that Anta Sports' (02020) performance in the first half of the year met expectations, with a revenue increase of 14% year-on-year to 38.544 billion RMB, surpassing forecasts [1] - Gross profit also rose by 13% year-on-year to 24.425 billion RMB, indicating strong operational performance [1] - The company has adjusted its retail sales target for the Anta brand to a mid-single-digit growth for this year, reflecting confidence in achieving double-digit growth due to strong performance across all brands and stable performance from Fila [1] Group 2 - The target price for Anta Sports has been raised from 108.6 HKD to 114.2 HKD, maintaining a "Buy" rating [1] - Earnings forecasts for the next two years have been increased by 1% and 3%, respectively, while revenue forecasts have been raised by 3% each [1]

Core Viewpoint - Anta Group has formed a strategic partnership with South Korean fashion group MUSINSA, establishing a joint venture named "MUSINSA China" with Anta holding 40% and MUSINSA holding 60% [1] Group 1 - The joint venture aims to leverage both companies' strengths in the fashion and sportswear market [1] - The collaboration is expected to enhance Anta's market presence in the fashion segment and expand MUSINSA's reach in China [1]

Core Viewpoint - CICC maintains the EPS forecast for Anta Sports at 4.82/5.47 HKD for 2025/26, with the current stock price corresponding to 19/17 times the 2025/26 P/E ratio, maintaining an outperform rating and target price of 120.92 HKD, indicating a 19% upside potential [1] Financial Performance - Anta Sports reported 1H25 revenue growth of 14% to 38.5 billion HKD, with net profit attributable to shareholders increasing by 14.5% to 7.03 billion HKD, outperforming expectations due to high growth from other brands and increased government subsidies [2] - The company declared an interim dividend of 1.37 HKD per share, corresponding to a payout ratio of approximately 50% [2] Brand Performance - The main brand, Anta, focused on the mass professional sports sector, achieving a revenue increase of 5.4% in 1H25, with the PG7 series selling over 2 million pairs [3] - FILA experienced a revenue increase of 8.6% in 1H25, successfully identifying growth opportunities in niche categories like golf and tennis, with online sales growing by double digits [3] - Other brands saw a significant revenue increase of 61.1%, with Descente and KOLON performing well in their respective segments [3] Operational Efficiency - The advertising expense ratio decreased by 0.9 percentage points to 6.6% in 1H25, while employee cost ratio increased by 0.2 percentage points to 15.7% due to increased retail staff compensation [4] - The operating profit margin improved by 0.6 percentage points to 26.3% due to effective cost control and increased government subsidies [4] Amer Performance - The integration of Amer turned a loss of 20 million HKD in 1H24 into a profit contribution of 430 million HKD in 1H25, demonstrating Anta's brand-building capabilities with continued high growth from Arc'teryx and strong performance from Salomon and Wilson [5] Future Trends - Anta adjusted its full-year guidance for the Anta brand to mid-single-digit growth due to fluctuations in the retail environment, while increasing the growth guidance for other brands from 30% to 40% [6] - FILA maintains its full-year guidance for mid-single-digit growth, and Anta announced a joint venture with Korea's largest fashion platform MUSINSA in China and Hong Kong, holding a 40% stake, which is seen as a beneficial attempt to explore the fusion of sports and fashion [6]

Core Viewpoint - CICC maintains the EPS forecast for Anta Sports at 4.82/5.47 HKD for 2025/26, with the current stock price corresponding to 19/17 times the 2025/26 P/E ratio, maintaining an outperform rating and target price of 120.92 HKD, indicating a 19% upside potential [1] Financial Performance - Anta Sports reported 1H25 revenue growth of 14% to 38.5 billion HKD, with net profit attributable to shareholders increasing by 14.5% to 7.03 billion HKD, outperforming expectations due to high growth from other brands and increased government subsidies [2] - The company declared an interim dividend of 1.37 HKD per share, corresponding to a payout ratio of approximately 50% [2] Brand Performance - The main brand, Anta, focused on the mass professional sports sector, achieving a revenue increase of 5.4% in 1H25, with the PG7 series selling over 2 million pairs [3] - FILA experienced an 8.6% revenue increase in 1H25, successfully identifying growth opportunities in niche categories like golf and tennis, with online sales growing by double digits [3] - Other brands saw a significant revenue increase of 61.1%, with Descente and KOLON performing well in their respective segments [3] Operational Efficiency - The company improved its operating profit margin by 0.6 percentage points to 26.3% in 1H25, attributed to effective cost control and increased government subsidies [4] - Advertising expenses decreased by 0.9 percentage points to 6.6%, while employee cost ratio increased by 0.2 percentage points to 15.7% due to higher retail staff compensation [4] Amer Performance - The integration of Amer turned a loss of 20 million HKD in 1H24 into a profit contribution of 430 million HKD in 1H25, highlighting the company's brand-building capabilities with continued high growth from Arc'teryx and strong performance from Salomon and Wilson [5] Future Trends - The company adjusted its full-year guidance for the Anta brand to mid-single-digit growth due to fluctuations in the retail environment, while increasing the growth guidance for other brands from 30% to 40% [6] - FILA's full-year growth guidance remains in the mid-single digits, and the company announced a joint venture with Korea's largest fashion platform MUSINSA in China and Hong Kong, holding a 40% stake, which is seen as a beneficial exploration of the integration of sports and fashion [6]

Summary of Anta Sports Products Earnings Call Company Overview - **Company**: Anta Sports Products (2020.HK) - **Market Cap**: HK$286.8 billion / $36.8 billion - **Enterprise Value**: HK$326.7 billion / $41.9 billion - **Current Price**: HK$101.60 - **Target Price**: HK$121.00 (Upside: 19.1%) [7][19] Key Industry Insights - **Sales Guidance**: Anta has lowered its core sales guidance from high single digits (HSD%) to mid single digits (MSD%) for the Anta brand, while maintaining MSD% growth for the Fila brand. Other smaller brands have increased their growth guidance from over 30% to over 40% year-on-year [1][25]. - **Sales Trends**: Retail sales growth from July to August was slower than Q2 and below internal expectations, but there is hope for improvement in September [22][21]. - **Brand Strategy**: The company is focusing on a multi-brand strategy, with smaller brands helping to stabilize overall sales and margins [2][19]. Financial Performance - **Earnings Performance**: Anta reported a healthy core operating profit (OP) and net profit (NP) for 1H25, but the share price retreated by 2% due to mixed messages from the analyst briefings [1]. - **Revenue Forecasts**: Adjustments to net income forecasts for 2025-2027 reflect a slight decrease of -2% to 0% [2]. - **2025 Revenue Estimates**: - New: Rmb 80,548.1 million - Old: Rmb 80,435.6 million - Growth Rate: 13.7% [29] Brand-Specific Updates - **Anta Brand**: Operating profit margin (OPM) is expected to be maintained at 20-25% [25]. - **Fila Brand**: OPM is projected at around 25% [25]. - **Jack Wolfskin**: The brand is undergoing a 3-5 year revitalization plan, with expected losses exceeding Rmb 100 million in 2025 [1][28]. - **Other Brands**: - Descente's monthly sales per store increased to approximately Rmb 2.7 million in 1H25 [28]. - Kolon sports store count target increased from 190-200 to 200-210 [28]. Capital Allocation and M&A Strategy - **Investment Focus**: The company will prioritize investments in existing businesses and actively explore M&A targets to enhance its portfolio [1]. - **Buyback Plan**: Anta plans to maintain a stable payout ratio alongside its buyback strategy [1]. Risks and Challenges - **Market Volatility**: The company acknowledges potential volatility in gross profit margins (GPM) due to industry headwinds [26]. - **Discount Pressures**: There are concerns regarding discount levels and their impact on margins [31]. Conclusion - **Investment Recommendation**: Goldman Sachs maintains a "Buy" rating on Anta Sports Products, citing the company's strong execution of its multi-brand strategy and potential for sustainable market share gains [2][19].

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