Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [1][6][23] Core Views - The company is showing signs of a turning point in its main business operations, with mid-year performance beginning to validate this trend. The ongoing implementation of the large store model and proprietary IP strategy is expected to drive continuous improvement in both domestic and international performance [2][3][23] - The domestic large store strategy is optimizing store structure and improving operational efficiency, leading to gradual improvements in same-store sales. The IP strategy is enhancing global competitiveness and significantly driving overseas business and the TOP TOY brand development [2][3][23] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q2, the company achieved revenue of 4.966 billion, a year-on-year increase of 23.1%, exceeding the previous guidance of 18%-21%. Operating profit reached 836 million, up 11.3% year-on-year, while adjusted net profit was 692 million, reflecting a 10.6% increase year-on-year [3][23] - The management has raised the full-year guidance, expecting Q3 overall revenue growth of 25-28%, with domestic MINISO brand revenue growth in the mid to high double digits and overseas revenue accelerating to 30%-35% [3][23] Domestic Business - The domestic revenue for the MINISO brand in Q2 was 2.62 billion, a year-on-year increase of 13.6%. Same-store sales have turned positive, with a net increase of 30 stores in Q2, reversing the previous trend of store closures [9][10] - Same-store growth is driven by improved customer spending and enhanced store conversion rates, despite a slight decline in foot traffic [9][10] Overseas Business - Overseas revenue for the MINISO brand reached 1.94 billion, a year-on-year increase of 28.6%. The company plans to add over 500 new stores globally this year, with significant growth in the North American market [13][14] - The North American strategy focuses on large stores and cluster openings, enhancing brand presence and operational efficiency [14][16] TOP TOY Brand - TOP TOY achieved revenue of 400 million in Q2, a year-on-year increase of 87%. The brand is focusing on enhancing its own brand and IP sales contributions, with plans for global expansion [17][19] Strategic Initiatives - The company is advancing its large store strategy both domestically and internationally, with significant investments in MINISO LAND and flagship stores, which have shown higher sales efficiency compared to smaller stores [18][19] - The proprietary IP strategy has evolved into a dual-driven model, focusing on both artist IP and top international licensed IP, with plans to launch self-owned IP products in overseas markets [19][23]

Core Insights - The Chinese潮玩盲盒 industry has experienced a decline in financing activity in recent years, with a peak of 17 financing events in 2021, dropping to only 2 events in 2024, but showing a slight recovery with 7 events from January to August 2025 [1][2] - The financing amounts have also fluctuated, peaking at 1.36 billion yuan in 2021, but dropping to 60 million yuan in 2024, with 283 million yuan raised in the first eight months of 2025 [2] - The industry is currently in a growth phase, primarily driven by A-round and angel investments, with a total of 30 A-round and 26 angel/seed round financing events [5] - Financing activities are concentrated in major cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, and Zhejiang, with Shanghai leading at 20 events, followed by Zhejiang with 16 and Beijing with 14 [6][8] - The investment focus is predominantly on cultural brands, which account for 54% of the investments, while trendy toys represent 35% [12] - The main investors in the潮玩盲盒 industry are investment firms, with notable participants including Sequoia Seed Fund and Alibaba Entrepreneur Fund, while operational companies like泡泡玛特 and 小红书 also play a role [15] - The industry is witnessing active mergers and acquisitions, with major players like Tencent,泡泡玛特, and万达电影 expanding their market presence through strategic acquisitions [17][19] Financing Trends - The潮玩盲盒 industry is in a growth phase, with A-round and angel investments being the primary focus [5] - The most frequent investment locations are Beijing and Shanghai, followed by Zhejiang [20] - Cultural brands are the main investment hotspots in the潮玩盲盒 sector [20] Mergers and Acquisitions - Large enterprises have a competitive advantage in mergers and acquisitions, with companies like Tencent and泡泡玛特 actively pursuing deals to expand their business footprint [20] - Recent acquisitions include strategic investments by阅文集团 in the毛绒潮玩 brand and万达电影's investment in52TOYS, enhancing their IP development capabilities [19]

Group 1 - MINISO and COSMAX have established a joint laboratory to enhance collaboration in skincare technology and product development [1][2] - The partnership aims to leverage COSMAX's expertise in cosmetics R&D and MINISO's consumer insights to create safe, efficient, and cost-effective skincare products [1][2] - This collaboration is a significant step for MINISO to integrate international R&D resources and strengthen its scientific foundation in the skincare sector [2] Group 2 - MINISO focuses on precise consumer demand insights, expanding its basic and functional skincare product lines [2][3] - The joint laboratory will concentrate on "moderate cleansing" and "skin-specific customization," utilizing big data analysis to develop products tailored to different skin types [2] - MINISO has previously collaborated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University to research sensitive skin and pigmentation issues, resulting in effective products like Vitamin B5 soothing cream [3] Group 3 - The company emphasizes an integrated "industry-university-research" model for R&D, aiming for rapid market response and precise product supply [3] - MINISO's founder stated that retail innovation should focus on enhancing consumer experiences and maintaining high-quality products at affordable prices [3] - Future plans include deepening global expansion and channel upgrades while promoting precision and professionalism in the skincare field [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Synchronize with the market - A" for the textile and apparel industry [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights that Chaohongji plans to go public in Hong Kong, and Xuezhongfei has proposed a strategic initiative of "brand enhancement and innovative breakthroughs" [1][6]. - The jewelry business of Chaohongji achieved a revenue of 392.4 million yuan in the first half of 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 21.2%, while the handbag business saw a decline of 17.4% [17][18]. - The report notes a significant increase in same-store sales for Chaohongji's jewelry business, with self-operated stores growing by 26.5% and franchise stores by 32.0% in the first half of 2025 [18]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The textile and apparel sector saw a decline of 0.26% this week, while the light industry manufacturing sector fell by 0.58%. The SW textile and apparel sector outperformed the market by 0.19 percentage points [19]. - The SW textile manufacturing sub-sector increased by 0.76%, and the SW apparel and home textile sub-sector rose by 0.66% [19]. Company Performance - The report lists the top five companies in the textile and apparel sector by weekly performance: Taimushi (+61.05%), Hongdou (+26.14%), Baoxini (+22.51%), Xingye Technology (+19.90%), and Xinhua Jin (+10.39%) [28]. - Conversely, the bottom five performers included Mankalon (-10.80%), Laishen Tongling (-8.78%), Meibang Apparel (-7.48%), Mingpai Jewelry (-7.35%), and Dia Shares (-7.05%) [28]. Industry Data Tracking - The report provides insights into raw material prices, noting that the cotton price index was 15,283 yuan/ton, with a month-on-month increase of 0.2% [33]. - For the first eight months of 2025, China's textile and apparel exports amounted to 94.513 billion and 102.761 billion USD, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 1.6% and a decline of 1.7%, respectively [48]. - In August 2025, the domestic retail sales totaled 3.97 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 3.4% [55]. Industry News - Skechers has completed its privatization and delisting from the New York Stock Exchange, with a transaction price exceeding 9 billion USD [6][67]. - Xuezhongfei debuted its new ice and snow series at the China International Fashion Week, emphasizing its strategic goal to become the leading brand in China's ice and snow down jackets [68][70]. - VF Corporation announced the sale of its Dickies brand for 600 million USD to Bluestar Alliance, aligning with its strategy to focus on core outdoor brands [71][73].

Group 1 - The three major US stock indices collectively rose, with the Dow Jones up 0.14%, the Nasdaq up 0.7%, and the S&P 500 up 0.44% [1] - Major technology stocks saw significant gains, with Oracle rising over 6%, Apple increasing over 4%, and Nvidia climbing nearly 4% [1] - Popular Chinese concept stocks mostly declined, with NIO down over 6%, JD.com down over 3%, and Miniso down over 2% [1] Group 2 - Century Internet rose over 4%, and iQIYI increased over 3% [1] - Amazon and Meta both fell by more than 1% [1] - Li Auto and Bilibili also experienced declines of over 1% [1]

Group 1 - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index fell by 0.96% on September 23 [1] - Most popular Chinese concept stocks experienced declines, with NIO dropping over 6%, JD.com down over 3%, and Miniso down over 2% [1] - Ideal Automotive and Bilibili both saw declines of over 1% [1] Group 2 - Century Internet rose by over 4%, and iQIYI increased by over 3% [1]

Core Insights - Miniso plans to open its 100th store in Colombia this year, currently operating 95 stores in the country [1] - The company aims to add at least 5 more stores by 2026, expanding into new regions such as Pasto and Ibagué [1] - Colombia has become Miniso's second-largest market in Latin America, following Mexico, with furniture and plush toys being the best-selling categories [1]

Company Overview - Company recently engaged with its Chairman and CEO, Ye Guofu, and the General Manager for the U.S. market, Tom Bartlebaugh, to discuss business strategies in the U.S. and globally [1] - The focus is on the company's IP strategy and refined operations in the U.S. market, which are expected to yield positive results [1] IP Strategy - The company is actively signing artists to enhance its own IP incubation, establishing a dual-track global IP ecosystem with both licensed and proprietary IP [1] - Management is confident in the company's unique advantages in full-category coverage, multi-channel penetration, global layout, and end-to-end operations, which facilitate collaborations with artists at relatively low costs [1] - Continuous improvement of IP collaboration and promotion mechanisms is underway, including a professional selection and elimination system to maintain the lifecycle and freshness of IP [1] Retail Strategy - The company is advancing channel enhancement and refined operations, opening high-potential stores like MINISO LAND in Shanghai and MINISOSPACE in Nanjing [1] - Management believes there is significant room for improvement in domestic stores, leveraging a large store strategy and iterative optimization to enhance brand upgrade and consumer loyalty [1] U.S. Market Operations - Tom Bartlebaugh brings 15 years of experience from similar companies in the U.S. and emphasizes a focus on user needs and disciplined, scientific business expansion [1] - The company sees strong competitive advantages in multi-category offerings, product quality, and IP development in the U.S. market [1] - The current strategy includes creating a family-oriented "one-stop" shopping experience to cater to various family members' needs [1] - Operational improvements are driven by data models for store location, staffing, and backend support, enhancing operational precision [1] - The company is testing various store formats, including Mall, Lifestyle Center, and Power Center, while developing a membership system for ongoing customer engagement [1] Financial Outlook - The company maintains a positive outlook on its IP strategy and overseas operational efficiency, projecting adjusted net profits of 2.9 billion and 3.7 billion yuan for 2025 and 2026, respectively [2] - Current valuations suggest a 19 times non-IFRS P/E for 2025, with a target price increase of 9% to 56.93 HKD and 29.38 USD, indicating a 17% upside potential [2]

Core Viewpoint - The report from CICC maintains a positive outlook on MINISO's IP strategy and overseas operational efficiency, projecting adjusted net profits of 2.9 billion and 3.7 billion yuan for 2025 and 2026 respectively, while raising the target price by 9% to 56.93 HKD and 29.38 USD [1] Group 1: IP Strategy and Global Ecosystem - The company is actively signing artists and increasing its own IP incubation, establishing a dual-track global IP ecosystem with both licensed and proprietary IP [1] - Management expresses confidence in the company's unique advantages in full-category coverage, multi-channel penetration, global layout, and full-link operations, which empower collaborations with artists while keeping costs relatively low [1] - The company is refining its IP collaboration and promotion mechanisms, creating a professional selection and elimination system to ensure the lifecycle and freshness of IP [1] Group 2: Domestic and International Operations - The company is enhancing channel operations and precision management by opening high-potential flagship stores like MINISO LAND in Shanghai and MINISO SPACE in Nanjing, believing there is significant room for improvement in domestic stores [1] - The management aims to drive brand upgrades and strengthen consumer loyalty through a large store strategy and iterative optimization [1] - The company focuses on user needs and aims for controlled, scientific business expansion, with strong competitiveness in multi-category offerings, product quality, and IP development in the U.S. market [2] Group 3: Operational Efficiency and Market Positioning - The company is creating a family-oriented "one-stop" shopping experience to meet diverse shopping needs of different family members [2] - Operationally, the company utilizes data models to enhance store location selection, staffing, and backend support, improving operational precision [2] - The company is leveraging IP and seasonal events to generate excitement, using everyday products for high-frequency repurchases while promoting high-quality IP and cost-effective products [2]

Core Viewpoint - The report from CICC maintains a positive outlook on MINISO's IP strategy and overseas operational efficiency, projecting adjusted net profits of 2.9 billion and 3.7 billion yuan for 2025 and 2026 respectively, while raising the target price by 9% to HKD 56.93 and USD 29.38 [1] Group 1 - The company is actively signing artists and increasing its own IP incubation, building a dual-track global IP ecosystem with licensed and proprietary IP [1] - Management expresses confidence in the company's unique advantages in full-category coverage, multi-channel penetration, global layout, and full-link operations, which enhance collaboration with artists while keeping costs relatively low [1] - The company is refining its IP collaboration and promotion mechanisms, establishing a professional selection and elimination system to ensure the lifecycle and freshness of IP [1] Group 2 - The management emphasizes the need to focus on user needs and expand the business in a measured and scientific manner [2] - The company believes its U.S. operations possess strong competitive advantages in multi-category offerings, product quality, and IP development, while also working on a family-oriented "one-stop" shopping experience [2] - Operationally, the company utilizes data models to drive precise store location selection, staffing, and backend support, enhancing operational efficiency [2]