Core Insights - The report emphasizes two main investment directions for 2026: recovery sectors focusing on profit inflection points and growth sectors targeting high revenue increases [4][19][20] Recovery Sectors - The duty-free sector is showing signs of recovery with favorable policies enhancing consumption, including expanded product categories and improved shopping convenience [4][19] - The hotel industry is expected to see a gradual improvement in RevPAR, with business and leisure demand stabilizing, indicating a potential operational turning point in Q4 or next year [4][19] - The tourism sector remains resilient despite macroeconomic pressures, with increasing travel volumes and government initiatives aimed at boosting consumption in various travel themes [4][19] Growth Sectors - The beauty industry is experiencing intensified competition, with a focus on channel value reconstruction and brand establishment [4][20] - The gold and jewelry sector is witnessing a recovery, driven by new product launches and an increasing focus on high-end market competition [4][20] - The cross-border e-commerce sector is expected to rebound, supported by stable policies and a decrease in shipping costs, with strong demand from the U.S. market [4][20] Key Company Recommendations - For duty-free, China Duty Free Group is recommended for its long-term growth potential, with attention to Wangfujing and Zhuhai Duty Free Group [4] - In the hotel sector, companies like Jinjiang Hotels, Atour, and Huazhu are highlighted for their growth prospects [4] - In tourism, companies such as Three Gorges Tourism and Changbai Mountain are suggested for monitoring acquisition and new business developments [4] - The beauty sector includes recommendations for brands like Maogeping and Proya, focusing on channel strategies [4] - For gold and jewelry, companies like Chow Tai Fook and Lao Pu Gold are recommended for their market positioning [4] - In retail, companies like Yonghui Supermarket and Xinhua Department Store are noted for their recovery potential [4]

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Core Insights - The cosmetics sector experienced a decline of 0.37% on December 9, with Jiaheng Jiahua leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3909.52, down 0.37%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13277.36, down 0.39% [1] Company Performance - Qing Song Co. (300132) saw a closing price of 8.17, with an increase of 4.34% and a trading volume of 475,200 shares, amounting to a transaction value of 383 million [1] - Kesheng Co. (300856) closed at 15.70, up 3.36%, with a trading volume of 158,000 shares and a transaction value of 252 million [1] - Jiaheng Jiahua (300955) closed at 36.00, down 2.91%, with a trading volume of 64,600 shares and a transaction value of 23.4 million [2] Capital Flow - The cosmetics sector experienced a net outflow of 88.18 million from main funds, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 55.04 million [2] - Main funds showed a net inflow in Qing Song Co. of 20.05 million, while Jiaheng Jiahua experienced a net outflow of 2.01 million [3] - Retail investors contributed a net inflow of 804.95 million to Shuiyang Co. (300740), while Qingdao Jinwang (002094) saw a net outflow of 264.27 million [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the cosmetics and medical beauty industry, despite recent underperformance compared to the market [4][5]. Core Insights - The cosmetics and medical beauty sector has shown weaker performance, with the Shenwan Beauty Care Index declining by 2.0% from November 28 to December 5, 2025, underperforming the market [4][5]. - Douyin's performance in November met expectations, with domestic brands preparing actively for the upcoming Double 12 sales event, indicating a strong competitive landscape for domestic products [4][10]. - The report highlights the leading market share of Minoxidil products, particularly from Mandi International, which has established itself as a top brand in the hair growth sector [11][12]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The Shenwan Cosmetics Index fell by 2.2%, while the Shenwan Personal Care Index also dropped by 2.0%, both underperforming against the Shenwan A Index [4][5]. - The top-performing stocks in the sector included Juzhibio (+5.9%) and Hongmian Co. (+3.5%), while the worst performers were Kelao Co. (-7.6%) and Baiya Co. (-4.8%) [6]. Key Market Developments - Mandi International has dominated the Minoxidil market, achieving a revenue growth from 982 million yuan in 2022 to approximately 1.455 billion yuan in 2024, with a CAGR of 21.7% [12][13]. - The company has maintained a leading position in the market for ten consecutive years, with a market share of about 57% in the hair loss treatment sector and 71% in the Minoxidil product market as of 2024 [12][14]. E-commerce Insights - In November 2025, Douyin's domestic brand GMV showed significant growth, with brands like Han Shu and New Page experiencing double-digit increases [15][18]. - The overall retail sales of cosmetics in October 2025 grew by 9.6%, driven by the Double 11 shopping festival, indicating a robust recovery in consumer spending [18][20]. Company Announcements - Lin Qingxuan updated its IPO prospectus for the Hong Kong market, reporting a revenue of 1.052 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 98.3% [22][19]. - The company plans to expand its research and development team and explore international markets in Southeast Asia [22][19]. Market Trends - The Chinese consumer healthcare market is projected to grow from 9.313 billion yuan in 2018 to 16.420 billion yuan in 2024, with a CAGR of 9.9% [13]. - The report emphasizes the increasing market share of domestic brands in the skincare sector, with a notable rise in the competitive landscape against international brands [24].

Group 1 - The cosmetics sector experienced a decline of 1.35% on December 5, with Qingdao Jinhao leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3902.81, up 0.7%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13147.68, up 1.08% [1] - Notable gainers in the cosmetics sector included Jinsong New Materials, which rose by 4.27% to a closing price of 16.10, and Qingsong Co., which increased by 4.10% to 7.61 [1] Group 2 - The cosmetics sector saw a net outflow of 58.93 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors had a net inflow of 101 million yuan [2] - Key stocks with significant retail inflows included Shanghai Jahwa, which had a retail net inflow of 8.45%, and Qingsong Co., with a retail net inflow of 6.08% [3] - Qingdao Jinhao experienced a net outflow of 59.69 million yuan from institutional investors, indicating a negative sentiment towards the stock [3]

Market Overview - On December 1, the cosmetics sector rose by 0.26% compared to the previous trading day, with BAWI leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3914.01, up 0.65%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13146.72, up 1.25% [1] Individual Stock Performance - BAWI shares closed at 15.93, up 2.38% with a trading volume of 16,900 lots and a transaction value of 26.70 million yuan [1] - Shanghai Jahwa closed at 23.61, up 1.77% with a trading volume of 49,400 lots and a transaction value of 116 million yuan [1] - Huachun Color closed at 28.22, up 1.00% with a trading volume of 16,000 lots and a transaction value of 45.40 million yuan [1] - Betaini closed at 41.52, up 0.56% with a trading volume of 27,900 lots and a transaction value of 116 million yuan [1] - Kohn shares closed at 16.44, up 0.55% with a trading volume of 161,900 lots and a transaction value of 263 million yuan [1] - Proya closed at 70.61, up 0.37% with a trading volume of 23,200 lots and a transaction value of 163 million yuan [1] - Qingdao King closed at 7.38, up 0.27% with a trading volume of 85,100 lots and a transaction value of 6.28 million yuan [1] - Marubi closed at 35.47, up 0.11% with a trading volume of 29,300 lots and a transaction value of 103 million yuan [1] - Lafang closed at 20.95, unchanged with a trading volume of 23,000 lots and a transaction value of 4.81 million yuan [1] - Qingsong shares closed at 7.53, down 0.13% with a trading volume of 129,100 lots and a transaction value of 96.89 million yuan [1] Fund Flow Analysis - The cosmetics sector experienced a net outflow of 49.52 million yuan from institutional funds, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 51.08 million yuan [2] - The overall fund flow indicates a mixed sentiment, with institutional investors pulling back while retail investors are increasing their positions [2] Detailed Fund Flow by Stock - Jiahen Home's main funds saw a net inflow of 7.25 million yuan, while retail funds had a net outflow of 19.70 million yuan [3] - Shanghai Jahwa experienced a net inflow of 3.64 million yuan from main funds, with retail investors contributing a net inflow of 348.90 million yuan [3] - Kohn shares had a net inflow of 3.35 million yuan from main funds, but retail investors saw a net outflow [3] - BAWI experienced a net outflow of 0.50 million yuan from main funds, while retail investors had a net inflow of 164.42 million yuan [3] - Qingdao King saw a net outflow of 0.83 million yuan from main funds, but retail investors contributed a net inflow of 238.25 million yuan [3]

Core Insights - The company achieved a cumulative revenue of 4.961 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 10.83% [1] - In Q3 2025, the revenue reached 1.483 billion yuan, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 28.29% [1] - The growth was primarily driven by strong performance in the beauty segment and effective expansion of online channels [1] Revenue Breakdown - The beauty segment was the standout performer, with Q3 2025 revenue of 354 million yuan, a substantial year-on-year increase of 272.25% [1] - The personal care segment maintained a solid foundation, generating 606 million yuan in Q3 2025, up 13.83% year-on-year [1] - The innovation segment achieved a year-on-year growth of 4.50%, while the overseas segment saw a slight decline of 2.58% [1] - Online revenue in the domestic market grew by 1.7 times year-on-year, with online sales accounting for over 50% for the first time in Q3 2025 [1] Profitability and Cost Management - The gross margin for the first three quarters of 2025 was 62.81%, an increase of 3.39 percentage points year-on-year [2] - The increase in gross margin was attributed to a higher proportion of high-margin beauty products and a decrease in some raw material costs [2] - The net profit margin for the first three quarters of 2025 was 8.17%, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.54 percentage points [2] Strategic Outlook - In the short term, the company plans to deepen promotional efforts around core brands and key products, with increased brand investment in Q4 2025 to support growth targets for 2026 [2] - Long-term goals include focusing on core brands and online channels, aiming to position key categories at the forefront of niche markets through enhanced product strategies and increased investment in high-end and functional R&D [2] - The company expects EPS for 2025, 2026, and 2027 to be 0.62, 0.69, and 0.76 yuan, respectively, maintaining a "buy" rating [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the retail industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The retail industry is experiencing a shift towards quality growth and long-term strategies, moving away from reliance on traffic bonuses [25][26] - The industry is focusing on emotional consumption themes, with high-quality companies in sectors like gold jewelry, offline retail, cosmetics, and medical aesthetics being highlighted as investment opportunities [5][29][30] Summary by Sections Retail Market Review - The retail industry index rose by 3.45% during the week of November 24-28, 2025, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 2.05 percentage points [4][13] - The multi-format retail sector showed the highest growth this week, with a 6.18% increase, while the jewelry sector led the year-to-date performance with a 22.11% increase [18][19] Retail Insights: Brand Building and Technological Aesthetics - The 2025 Cosmetics Annual Conference highlighted the importance of brand building and technological aesthetics for domestic beauty brands to achieve growth [25][26] - Companies like Shiseido and Shanghai Jahwa are focusing on quality and profitability, while Elysian Group is transitioning from operational to technological drivers [26][27] Investment Recommendations - **Gold Jewelry**: Focus on brands with differentiated product offerings and consumer insights, recommending companies like Chow Tai Fook and Lao Pu Gold [5][29] - **Offline Retail**: Highlighting companies adapting to trends and exploring AI-enabled cross-border e-commerce, with recommendations for Yonghui Supermarket and Aiyingshi [5][30] - **Cosmetics**: Emphasizing brands that meet emotional value and safety innovation, recommending companies like Maogeping and Proya [5][30] - **Medical Aesthetics**: Targeting differentiated product manufacturers and expanding medical chains, recommending companies like Aimeike and Kedi-B [5][30] Company-Specific Insights - **Chow Tai Fook**: Achieved revenue of HKD 38.986 billion in FY2026H1, with a slight decline in revenue but a stable profit margin [36][37] - **潮宏基 (Chao Hong Ji)**: Reported a revenue increase of 28.4% in Q1-Q3 2025, with a strong performance in Q3 [39][40] - **永辉超市 (Yonghui Supermarket)**: Experienced a revenue decline of 22.2% in Q1-Q3 2025, but is undergoing a transformation towards quality retail [43][44]

Group 1 - The cosmetics sector increased by 0.29% on November 28, with Jiaheng Jiahua leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3888.6, up 0.34%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12984.08, up 0.85% [1] - Jiaheng Jiahua's stock price rose by 6.45% to 40.28, with a trading volume of 67,100 shares and a transaction value of 266 million yuan [1] Group 2 - The cosmetics sector experienced a net outflow of 61.04 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 76.64 million yuan [2] - Among individual stocks, Marubi Biological had a net outflow of 9.46 million yuan from institutional investors, while Shanghai Jahwa saw a net inflow of 5.63 million yuan [3] - The overall trading activity in the cosmetics sector indicates a mixed sentiment, with some stocks experiencing significant outflows while others attracted retail interest [2][3]

Core Insights - The report maintains an "outperform" rating for the retail sector, highlighting the potential for recovery in consumer demand and the importance of adapting to new market conditions [1][4][10] 2025 Industry Review - In the first three quarters of 2025, China's retail sales reached 365,877 billion yuan, growing by 4.5% year-on-year, with non-automotive retail sales increasing by 4.9% [2][10] - The cosmetics sector saw a stable growth of 3.9%, while gold and jewelry sales surged by 11.5% due to low base effects and rising gold prices [2][26] - Cross-border e-commerce imports and exports amounted to approximately 2.06 trillion yuan, reflecting a growth of 6.4% despite external pressures [2][33] 2026 Outlook - New markets will be explored, including offline channel adjustments and innovations in instant retail, alongside continued overseas expansion opportunities [3][61] - New consumer demands will focus on emotional and practical value, leveraging AI and IP for product innovation [3][66] - A platform-based approach is necessary to ensure sustainable growth amid intensifying competition and shorter product life cycles [3][66] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading companies in beauty care, gold and jewelry, cross-border e-commerce, and offline retail, with specific recommendations for companies like Up Beauty, Chow Tai Fook, and Yonghui Superstores [4][34] - The beauty care sector is expected to benefit from product innovation and platform capabilities, while gold and jewelry companies are advised to capitalize on differentiated designs [4][45] - Cross-border e-commerce firms are projected to thrive as external tariff impacts diminish, with recommendations for companies like Anker Innovations and Focus Technology [4][54] Consumer Behavior Trends - The report notes a structural shift in consumer preferences, with a growing emphasis on emotional value and product differentiation, particularly among younger demographics [3][78] - Instant retail is identified as a significant growth area, with the market expected to exceed 2 trillion yuan by 2030 [3][80] Cross-Border E-commerce Insights - Cross-border e-commerce continues to show resilience, with exports to the EU growing by 8.4% while exports to the US declined by 17% due to tariff impacts [33][87] - Successful brands in overseas markets are those that effectively combine global branding with localized operational strategies [87]