Core Viewpoint - Aokang International (603001) is facing the risk of an impending deadline for investor compensation lawsuits while also being recognized in the "Top 500 Chinese Domestic Brands" list, ranking 230th, indicating its innovative strength in the comfortable footwear sector [1][2]. Recent Events - Aokang International is at risk of investor compensation lawsuits expiring soon, with the deadline set for April 26, 2026, affecting investors who bought and held shares between April 26, 2022, and April 25, 2023 [2]. - The company has been included in the "2025 Top 500 Chinese Domestic Brands" list, ranking 230th, showcasing its brand strength in the comfortable footwear market [2]. Stock Performance - Over the past 7 days, Aokang International's stock price has shown a downward trend, closing at 9.50 yuan on February 13, 2026, with a cumulative decline of 3.36% over the last 5 days and a volatility of 6.61% [3]. - On February 12, 2026, there was a net inflow of 6.3071 million yuan from main funds, accounting for 9.59% of the total trading volume, although overall trading activity remains low with a turnover rate of only 1.73% [3]. - The current stock price is below the 5-day moving average of 9.60 yuan, indicating short-term pressure from a technical perspective [3]. Financial Report Analysis - Aokang International's 2025 earnings forecast indicates an expected net loss attributable to shareholders of approximately 237 million yuan, with a non-recurring net loss of about 264 million yuan, and revenue of 1.923 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year decline of 24.55% [4]. - The losses are primarily attributed to intensified industry competition and weak market demand, with the main footwear business revenue falling short of expectations [4]. - This marks the fourth consecutive year of losses for the company, with a cumulative loss exceeding 900 million yuan [4]. - In the third quarter of 2025, the company reported a single-quarter revenue of 399 million yuan and a net loss attributable to shareholders of 117 million yuan, maintaining a gross margin of 35.38% [4]. Institutional Perspectives - Institutional interest in Aokang International remains low, with the latest sentiment being neutral and no recent institutional research records available [5]. - Profitability forecasts suggest that institutions expect a loss of 0.59 yuan per share in 2025, with net profit projected to decline by 9.85% and revenue expected to decrease by 24.25%, indicating ongoing challenges in performance recovery [5].

Market Overview - The apparel and home textile sector increased by 0.69% on January 29, with Aokang International leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4157.98, up 0.16%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14300.08, down 0.3% [1] Top Performers - Aokang International (603001) closed at 10.44, up 10.01% with a trading volume of 168,500 shares and a turnover of 172 million yuan [1] - Hason Co., Ltd. (603958) closed at 17.38, up 10.00% with a trading volume of 320,100 shares and a turnover of 548 million yuan [1] - Ribor Fashion (603196) closed at 28.68, up 4.94% with a trading volume of 83,700 shares and a turnover of 238 million yuan [1] Underperformers - ST Erya (600107) closed at 5.72, down 4.83% with a trading volume of 106,600 shares and a turnover of 62.08 million yuan [2] - Kanglongda (603665) closed at 35.57, down 4.82% with a trading volume of 53,900 shares and a turnover of 193 million yuan [2] - Bangjie Co., Ltd. (002634) closed at 5.40, down 4.09% with a trading volume of 192,400 shares and a turnover of 105 million yuan [2] Capital Flow - The apparel and home textile sector experienced a net outflow of 34.88 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 47.81 million yuan [2] - The top net inflows from retail investors included Aokang International (603001) with a net inflow of 14.61 million yuan, and Ribor Fashion (603196) with a net inflow of 1.29 million yuan [3] Summary of Capital Flow by Company - Aokang International had a net inflow of 14.61 million yuan from institutional investors, with a net outflow of 619,960 yuan from speculative funds [3] - Hason Co., Ltd. saw a net inflow of 7.06 million yuan from institutional investors, with a net outflow of 5.94 million yuan from speculative funds [3] - Semir Fashion (002563) had a net inflow of 2.69 million yuan from institutional investors, with a net outflow of 2.30 million yuan from speculative funds [3]

Core Viewpoint - The traditional leather shoe industry, represented by Aokang International, is facing significant challenges due to the rise of athletic and casual footwear, leading to declining sales and profitability [1][4][12]. Industry Overview - The leather shoe market in China is experiencing a contraction in both production and demand, with production dropping to 3.591 billion pairs and demand to 2.92 billion pairs in 2023, and further declines expected in 2024 [4][12]. - The industry is shifting from "quantity expansion" to "quality enhancement," resulting in a polarization where leading brands are gaining market share while traditional companies like Aokang and Red Dragonfly struggle [4][12]. Company Performance - Aokang International's revenue is projected to decline by approximately 24.55% in 2025, with expected losses of about 237 million yuan in net profit and 264 million yuan in net profit after deducting non-recurring items [1][9]. - In the first three quarters of 2025, Aokang's revenue fell by 21.65%, and net profit dropped by 54.02%, resulting in a loss of 209 million yuan [4][12]. - Aokang's non-recurring net profit has been negative for seven consecutive years, accumulating losses of approximately 1.162 billion yuan over this period [1][9]. Competitive Landscape - Competitors such as Red Dragonfly and Tianchuang Fashion also reported revenue declines of 9.84% and 7.12%, respectively, with Red Dragonfly's net profit plummeting by 316.4% [5][13]. - Despite some companies like Tianchuang Fashion and Hason showing double-digit growth in net profit, they remain in a loss position, with Hason expected to lose between 24 million and 36 million yuan in 2025 [5][13]. Strategic Responses - Aokang is focusing on brand rejuvenation and channel improvement, launching a new trendy series aimed at younger consumers and reducing its store count from 2,235 to 1,928 by the end of Q3 2025 [6][15]. - The company is also managing costs, with sales and management expenses decreasing by 25.83% and 12.94%, respectively, although the sales expense ratio remains high at 36.08% due to declining revenue [7][16]. - Aokang's management plans to adopt a dual strategy of focusing on core business and seeking external growth opportunities, although the effectiveness of this strategy in countering declining core business performance remains to be seen [8][17].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that Aokang International (603001.SH) primarily focuses on domestic sales, with its overseas sales not including EU member countries [1] Group 2 - The company has stated its current sales strategy emphasizes the domestic market [1] - The overseas sales operations are limited and do not extend to the European Union [1]

Group 1 - The stock of Aokang International (603001) fell by 6.79% today, with a turnover rate of 9.20% and a trading volume of 361 million yuan, showing a fluctuation of 11.33% [2] - The stock was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange due to a daily decline deviation of -7.12%, with a net selling amount of 47.52 million yuan from brokerage seats [2] - The top five brokerage seats accounted for a total transaction of 157 million yuan, with a buying amount of 54.63 million yuan and a selling amount of 102 million yuan, resulting in a net selling of 47.52 million yuan [2] Group 2 - The largest buying brokerage was Goldman Sachs (China) Securities, with a purchase amount of 20.33 million yuan, while the largest selling brokerage was CITIC Securities, with a selling amount of 27.80 million yuan [2] - The stock experienced a net outflow of 34.04 million yuan in main funds today, with a significant single net outflow of 36.33 million yuan and a large single net inflow of 2.29 million yuan [2] - Over the past five days, the main funds have seen a net inflow of 18.15 million yuan [2] Group 3 - Aokang International's Q3 report for 2025 indicated a total revenue of 1.479 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 21.65%, and a net loss of 209 million yuan [2] - The company released a profit forecast on January 22, 2025, expecting a net loss of 237 million yuan, representing a year-on-year decline of 9.85% [3] - The trading data on January 23 showed significant selling pressure, with the top selling brokerages including CITIC Securities and China Galaxy Securities, indicating a bearish sentiment in the market [3][4]

Market Performance - The apparel and home textile sector increased by 0.67% compared to the previous trading day, with Sanfu Outdoor leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4136.16, up 0.33%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14439.66, up 0.79% [1] Top Gainers - Sanfu Outdoor (002780) closed at 16.72, up 10.00%, with a trading volume of 366,100 shares and a transaction value of 589 million yuan [1] - Zhiyaomeijia (003041) also rose by 10.00%, closing at 63.26, with a transaction value of 396 million yuan [1] - Other notable gainers include Bangjie Co. (002634) up 5.71% and ST Bosen (002569) up 5.01% [1] Top Losers - Aokang International (603001) saw a decline of 6.79%, closing at 9.47, with a trading volume of 368,900 shares and a transaction value of 361 million yuan [2] - Other significant declines include Jiemai Co. (301088) down 2.46% and Luolai Life (002293) down 2.44% [2] Capital Flow - The apparel and home textile sector experienced a net outflow of 48.84 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 160 million yuan [2] - The overall capital flow indicates a mixed sentiment, with institutional investors pulling back while retail investors are more active [2] Individual Stock Capital Flow - Sanfu Outdoor had a net inflow of 13.7 million yuan from institutional investors, but saw significant outflows from both retail and speculative investors [3] - Other stocks like Explorer (300005) and Zhiyaomeijia (003041) also experienced net outflows from speculative investors, indicating a cautious approach among this group [3]

Core Viewpoint - The apparel and home textile sector experienced a rise of 1.36% on January 22, with Tianchuang Fashion leading the gains, while the overall market indices showed modest increases [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4122.58, up 0.14% [1]. - The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14327.05, up 0.5% [1]. - The apparel and home textile sector saw significant individual stock movements, with Tianchuang Fashion rising by 10.05% to a closing price of 12.05 [1]. Group 2: Stock Performance - Tianchuang Fashion (603608) led the sector with a closing price of 12.05 and a trading volume of 690,400 shares, resulting in a transaction value of 805 million [1]. - Kanglongda (603665) and Aokang International (603001) also performed well, with increases of 10.00% and 9.84%, respectively [1]. - Other notable performers included Tanuo (300005) with a 5.22% increase and ST Butu (002569) with a 4.98% increase [1]. Group 3: Capital Flow - The apparel and home textile sector saw a net inflow of 22.02 million in main funds, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 94.86 million [2]. - The sector experienced a net outflow of 117 million from speculative funds [2]. - Tianchuang Fashion had a main fund net inflow of 66.42 million, despite a net outflow from retail investors of 52.57 million [3].

Core Viewpoint - Aokang International (603001) is expected to face significant challenges in 2025, with projected revenue of 1.923 billion yuan, a decrease of approximately 24.55% year-on-year, and a net loss of 237 million yuan attributed to industry environment and market demand changes [1][2] Group 1: Industry Overview - The Chinese footwear industry is undergoing structural adjustments, with significant differentiation among internal categories; the sports shoe segment is expanding rapidly, impacting traditional leather shoes [1] - Consumer demand is shifting from basic functionality to a combination of comfort, technology, and fashion, leading to a contraction in the demand for traditional business leather shoes [1] - Traditional leather shoe companies are facing transformation pains, as sports brands leverage cultural barriers through collaborations and marketing strategies, making it difficult for traditional brands to penetrate consumer preferences [1] Group 2: Company Strategy - Aokang International is committed to a transformation strategy, focusing on consumer-centric approaches and optimizing resource allocation to drive innovation and brand renewal [1][2] - The company is launching innovative products, such as the "QQ弹" trendy footwear series, which combines comfort and style to meet the diverse needs of younger consumers [1] - Aokang is enhancing its channel operations by optimizing inefficient stores and exploring differentiated competition in e-commerce, utilizing AI and creative video content to attract younger consumers [2] Group 3: Manufacturing and Future Outlook - The company is integrating AI, 3D vision, and automation technologies to establish a smart manufacturing system that improves R&D capabilities and production efficiency [2] - Industry experts suggest that while Aokang will continue to face performance pressure in the short term due to its traditional business image, long-term growth may be driven by brand rejuvenation, digital channel development, and smart manufacturing [2] - Aokang aims to enhance profitability and core competitiveness while exploring new growth opportunities and potential external development paths to ensure sustainable growth and value creation for shareholders [2]

Core Viewpoint - The company, Zhejiang Aokang Footwear Co., Ltd., forecasts a negative net profit for the year 2025, indicating ongoing financial challenges due to market conditions and competition [2][3]. Group 1: Performance Forecast - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately -237 million yuan for the year 2025 [2][3]. - The forecasted net profit, excluding non-recurring gains and losses, is estimated to be around -264 million yuan [4]. - The performance forecast covers the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025 [2]. Group 2: Previous Year Comparison - In the same period last year, the company reported a total profit of -180.34 million yuan, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of -215.74 million yuan [6]. - The net profit, after excluding non-recurring gains and losses, was -261.07 million yuan [6]. - The earnings per share for the previous year were -0.5380 yuan [7]. Group 3: Reasons for Performance Change - The company attributes the expected decline in performance to intensified industry competition and weak market demand, which have pressured sales in its core footwear business [8]. - Despite efforts to control costs and expenses, the decline in revenue has further strained profitability, with projected operating revenue for 2025 at 1.923 billion yuan, a decrease of approximately 24.55% compared to the previous year [8].

Core Viewpoint - Aokang International (603001) is expected to report a net loss of approximately 237 million yuan for the year 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year of losses since 2022, with a cumulative loss exceeding 900 million yuan [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company anticipates a revenue of 1.923 billion yuan for 2025, representing a decline of about 24.55% compared to the previous year [1]. - The projected net profit attributable to shareholders is approximately -237 million yuan, with a non-recurring net profit of about -264 million yuan [1]. Reasons for Performance Changes - Aokang International attributes its performance decline to intensified industry competition and weak market demand, which have pressured sales in its main footwear business [2]. - Despite efforts to control costs and expenses, the decline in revenue has further strained the company's profitability [2]. Company Background - Founded in 1988, Aokang International is a well-known operator and retailer of leather shoes in China, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange since April 26, 2012 [3]. - The company owns two brands, Aokang and Kanglong, and has partnerships with international brands such as SKECHERS and PUMA, along with a strategic collaboration with INTERSPORT [3]. Shareholder Activity - Recently, significant shareholders have been reducing their stakes in Aokang International, with shareholder Xiang Jinyu reducing holdings by 4.87 million shares, representing 1.21% of the total share capital [3]. - Prior to this, Xiang Jinyu had also reduced holdings by 1.78 million shares, accounting for 0.45% of the total share capital [3]. - Additionally, from September 2 to December 1, 2025, Xiang Jinyu sold 11.39 million shares, which is 2.84% of the total share capital [3].