Core Viewpoint - The upcoming Chinese New Year has led to increased consumer activity in the Shenzhen Luohu Shuibei market, the largest gold and jewelry trading hub in China, despite rising gold prices and associated challenges for jewelry companies [1]. Group 1: Market Activity - The Shuibei market is bustling with both wholesale and retail customers, with gold prices displayed at 1292 yuan per gram [2]. - Consumer enthusiasm remains high, with individuals like Ms. Lu purchasing gold jewelry as a reward for their hard work, indicating a positive sentiment towards gold investment despite higher prices compared to last year [2]. - Retailers are adapting to changing consumer preferences, with a focus on smaller weight gold jewelry and innovative designs, such as gold phone stickers featuring popular motifs [2]. Group 2: Challenges Faced by Businesses - The significant fluctuation in raw material costs poses a major challenge for market dealers, prompting a shift from traditional inventory models to new strategies that reduce operational risks [2][3]. - Companies are facing doubled funding requirements for inventory, necessitating improved cash flow management and inventory optimization to alleviate financial pressure [3]. Group 3: Industry Responses - Companies in the gold jewelry sector are employing hedging strategies, product innovation, and channel expansion to capitalize on market opportunities amid fluctuating gold prices [4]. - Hedging has become a standard tool for larger listed companies to mitigate risks associated with gold price volatility, with firms like Beijing Caishikou Department Store engaging in hedging aligned with their business scale [4]. - Product innovation is crucial for maintaining competitiveness, with companies like Zhou Dasheng introducing lightweight and personalized gold products aimed at younger consumers [4]. - Channel development is essential, with companies like Chao Hong Ji actively pursuing an omnichannel strategy and expanding internationally, particularly in Southeast Asia [4].

Core Viewpoint - The report from Dongfang Securities indicates that the rising gold prices have significantly suppressed domestic gold jewelry consumption, while the consumption of gold bars and coins, which have more investment attributes, has rapidly increased year-on-year, greatly exceeding that of gold jewelry [1] Group 1: Industry Trends - In 2025, China's gold consumption is projected to be 950.096 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 3.57%. Gold jewelry consumption is expected to decline to 363.836 tons, down 31.61%, while gold bars and coins are anticipated to rise to 504.238 tons, an increase of 35.14% [1] - The closing price of Au9999 gold on the Shanghai Gold Exchange at the end of December 2025 is expected to rise by 58.78% compared to the opening price at the beginning of the year [1] - The impact of high gold prices on the consumption structure of gold jewelry is expected to continue into 2026 [1] Group 2: Company Performance - In 2025, companies with strong brand operations and clear product differentiation are expected to show rapid growth despite industry pressures. Notable examples include: - Chao Hong Ji, with a projected non-recurring profit growth of 125%-175% [2] - Cai Bai Co., with a projected non-recurring profit growth of 39%-64% [2] - Man Ka Long, with a projected non-recurring profit growth of 26% [2] - Chow Tai Fook, with a 16.9% sales growth in mainland China in Q4 2025, and a 53.4% increase in same-store sales for fixed-price products [2] - Luk Fook Holdings, with a projected non-recurring profit growth of 43% for FY2026H1 [2] - Companies that rely on wholesale and franchise models, with weak brand operation and digital capabilities, are facing significant operational pressure due to the sustained rise in gold prices in 2024 and 2025 [2] Group 3: Future Outlook - The report highlights that the rise of Chinese culture and confidence presents significant opportunities for domestic gold jewelry brands to expand internationally, particularly in Southeast Asia, Australia, and North America [3] - The focus for investment opportunities in 2026 will be on companies with strong branding, differentiation, and active international expansion, such as Chao Hong Ji, Lao Pu Gold, Chow Tai Fook, and Luk Fook Holdings [4]

Group 1 - The cultivated diamond sector experienced an initial rise on February 9, with significant gains in several companies [1] - Sifangda saw an increase of nearly 9%, while Huanghe Xuanfeng and Power Diamond both rose over 5% [1] - Jing Sheng Mechanical and Chao Hong Ji also showed positive movement, with increases exceeding 4% [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook for the gold and jewelry sector [6] Core Insights - In 2025, despite a significant increase in gold prices, domestic consumption of gold jewelry is expected to decline sharply, while the consumption of gold bars and coins is projected to grow rapidly [2][4] - The report highlights that high gold prices will continue to impact the consumption structure of gold jewelry in 2026, with a notable shift towards investment-oriented products [2] - The differentiation and branding of leading companies in the sector are expected to drive growth, even amidst market pressures [3][9] Summary by Sections - **Market Trends**: In 2025, China's total gold consumption is estimated at 950.096 tons, a decrease of 3.57% year-on-year, with gold jewelry consumption dropping by 31.61% to 363.836 tons, while gold bars and coins consumption is expected to rise by 35.14% to 504.238 tons [2] - **Company Performance**: Companies with strong branding and differentiation, such as潮宏基,菜百股份, and周大福, are projected to show significant profit growth, with潮宏基's non-net profit growth estimated at 125%-175% [9] - **Investment Recommendations**: The report recommends focusing on companies with strong branding and international expansion strategies, specifically suggesting to "buy" or "hold" stocks of潮宏基,老铺黄金,老凤祥, and周大生 [4][9]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the textile and apparel sector, including Li Ning, Anta Sports, Shenzhou International, and Huayi Group [11][25][34]. Core Insights - Adidas is expected to see a 10% revenue growth in Q4 2025, with a 13% increase for the full year, driven by strong performance across all channels and regions [1][15]. - VF Corporation reported a revenue of $2.88 billion for FY2026Q3, with a 2% year-over-year growth on a currency-neutral basis, and an improved operating profit margin [2][16]. - The North Face and Timberland brands showed strong growth, while Vans experienced a revenue decline of 10% [3][18]. - The overall performance of the sportswear sector is expected to outperform the broader apparel market, with strong inventory management capabilities among key companies [4][19]. Summary by Sections Adidas Performance - In Q4 2025, Adidas brand revenue is projected to grow by 11% on a currency-neutral basis, with a gross margin increase to 50.8% [1][15]. - For the full year 2025, revenue growth is expected at 13%, with a gross margin of 51.6% and an operating profit margin of 8.3% [1][15]. VF Corporation Financials - VF Corporation's FY2026Q3 revenue reached $2.88 billion, with a currency-neutral growth of 2% [2][16]. - The gross margin improved to 57%, and the operating profit margin increased to 12.1% [2][16]. Brand Performance - The North Face saw a 5% revenue growth in Q3, with strong performance across all product categories [3][18]. - Timberland also reported a 5% revenue increase, while Vans faced a 10% decline [3][18]. Market Outlook - The sportswear sector is expected to maintain resilience and long-term growth potential, with a focus on brands like Li Ning and Anta Sports [4][19]. - Li Ning's profit is projected to decline by 9% in 2025 but grow by 5.8% in 2026, while Anta Sports is expected to see a 15% profit decline in 2025, followed by a 6.4% increase in 2026 [4][19]. Inventory and Supply Chain - The industry inventory is reported to be healthy, with expectations for downstream replenishment to drive upstream order growth [21].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights Meituan's acquisition of Dingdong Maicai for approximately $717 million, aiming to enhance its instant retail supply chain efficiency. Dingdong Maicai has achieved profitability for 12 consecutive quarters and operates over 1,000 front warehouses in China, with a monthly purchasing user base exceeding 7 million [4][24][27] - The report emphasizes the importance of supply chain efficiency and product quality in the competitive landscape of the instant retail industry, suggesting that the focus will shift towards these aspects post-acquisition [27] Summary by Sections Industry Dynamics - Meituan's acquisition of Dingdong Maicai is expected to create synergies in supply chain, regional layout, and warehouse scale, enhancing operational efficiency in the East China region [24][27] - Dingdong Maicai's established direct sourcing and self-operated production capabilities are anticipated to be preserved and amplified within Meituan's platform [27] Investment Themes - Investment Theme 1: Focus on high-end and fashionable gold jewelry brands, recommending companies like Laopuhuangjin and Chaohongji, which are expected to benefit from the emotional consumption trend [6][29] - Investment Theme 2: Emphasize retail companies adapting to trends and AI-enabled cross-border e-commerce leaders, with recommendations for Yonghui Supermarket and Aiyingshi [6][29] - Investment Theme 3: Highlight domestic beauty brands that cater to emotional value and innovative safe ingredients, recommending brands like Maogeping and Pola [6][29] - Investment Theme 4: Focus on differentiated medical beauty product manufacturers and leading chain medical beauty institutions, recommending Meilitiantian Medical Health and Aimeike [6][29] Market Performance - The retail and social service indices reported a slight decline of 0.34% and a slight increase of 0.02% respectively during the week of February 2 to February 6, 2026 [14][15] - The brand cosmetics sector showed the highest weekly increase of 4.99%, while the watch and jewelry sector led with a year-to-date increase of 16.56% [16][19] Company Highlights - Laopuhuangjin reported a significant revenue increase of 250.9% in FY2025H1, driven by brand expansion and customer base growth [31][32] - Chaohongji is expected to achieve a net profit growth of 125% to 175% in 2025, supported by differentiated product strength and multi-channel marketing [31][32] - Meilitiantian Medical Health anticipates a net profit increase of at least 34% in 2025, driven by both internal growth and acquisitions [39][40]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [2] Core Insights - The company has shown significant revenue growth, with projected revenues increasing from 5,900 million RMB in 2023 to 11,207 million RMB by 2027, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5% [7] - The net profit is expected to rise from 333 million RMB in 2023 to 752 million RMB in 2027, with a notable increase of 155.4% in 2025 [7] - The company is focusing on enhancing its brand value through collaborations with popular IPs and cultural initiatives, which have successfully attracted younger consumers [8] - The company's strategy of integrating cultural elements into its products has resulted in impressive sales growth, with a 238% year-on-year increase during specific promotional events [8] - The financial forecasts indicate a strong performance, with net profits projected at 4.9 billion RMB in 2025, 6.5 billion RMB in 2026, and 7.5 billion RMB in 2027, corresponding to price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 24.4, 18.5, and 16.0 respectively [8] Financial Summary - Revenue is projected to grow from 5,899.85 million RMB in 2023 to 11,206.80 million RMB in 2027, with a revenue growth rate of 33.6% in 2023 and declining to 16.5% by 2027 [9] - The net profit margin is expected to improve, with net profit margins increasing from 5.6% in 2023 to 6.8% in 2027 [9] - The company's return on equity (ROE) is forecasted to rise from 9.2% in 2023 to 14.8% in 2027, indicating improved profitability [9]

Group 1 - The company is enhancing its brand differentiation in the fashion jewelry sector by collaborating with well-known IPs such as "Doraemon" and "Crayon Shin-chan," and plans to deepen its partnership with Sanrio in 2025 by launching the "Pudding Dog" and "Mermaid Hanton" series targeting Gen Z consumers [1] - The company has successfully transformed jewelry into social and emotional "trendy toys," and has engaged in cross-marketing with McDonald's, further leveraging its IP matrix effect [1] - The "One City, One Intangible Cultural Heritage" strategy has been effectively implemented, with significant sales growth reported during events in Nanjing and Shantou, including a 238% year-on-year increase in sales during the Shantou event and a 751% increase on the unveiling day [1] Group 2 - The company forecasts a strong performance for the full year 2025, expecting a net profit attributable to shareholders of 436 to 533 million yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 125% to 175% [2] - Excluding a one-time non-operating factor related to goodwill impairment of approximately 171 million yuan for its subsidiary FION, the actual operating net profit is projected to be between 607 to 704 million yuan, indicating a significant release in profitability [2] - The company is positioned for growth through channel expansion and improved single-store efficiency, with projected net profits of 490 million, 650 million, and 750 million yuan for 2025 to 2027, corresponding to PE ratios of 24.4, 18.5, and 16.0 times [2]

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Core Viewpoint - The gold industry is experiencing a positive trend, with significant increases in stock prices and a rebound in spot gold prices, indicating a favorable outlook for gold investments in the coming years [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of February 6, 2026, the CSI Hong Kong-Shenzhen Gold Industry Stock Index (931238) rose by 0.23%, with notable increases in constituent stocks such as Hunan Gold (up 10.00%), Chaohongji (up 9.98%), and Hangmin Co. (up 9.95%) [1]. - The gold ETF fund (159322) increased by 0.70%, with the latest price at 2.02 yuan [1]. Group 2: Gold Price Outlook - Spot gold has rebounded to over $4,850 per ounce, reflecting a daily increase of 1.57% and a recovery of nearly $200 from its daily low [1]. - Huatai Securities predicts that under the backdrop of de-globalization, central banks will continue to increase gold allocations, which will support a long-term rise in gold prices, potentially reaching a range of $5,400 to $6,800 per ounce between 2026 and 2028 [1]. Group 3: Investment Potential - Currently, the proportion of investable gold in global financial assets stands at 2.89%, which is significantly below the 2011 peak of 3.6%, indicating substantial room for increased allocation [1]. - The CSI Hong Kong-Shenzhen Gold Industry Stock Index comprises 50 large-cap companies involved in gold mining, refining, and sales, reflecting the overall performance of gold industry stocks in the mainland and Hong Kong markets [1][2].