Core Viewpoint - China Resources Beer reported a revenue of 23.942 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 0.8%, with a net profit of 5.789 billion yuan, up 23.0% [3] Group 1: Beer Business Performance - The beer segment generated revenue of 23.161 billion yuan, reflecting a 2.6% year-on-year growth, driven by high-end product development which increased average selling prices by 0.4% [3][5] - The total beer sales volume reached approximately 6.487 million kiloliters, a 2.2% increase year-on-year, with high-end beer sales growing over 10% [5] - The gross margin for the beer business improved by 2.5 percentage points to 48.3%, supported by cost savings in raw material procurement [5] Group 2: White Wine Business Performance - The white wine segment reported revenue of 0.781 billion yuan, a decline of 33.7% year-on-year, with the core product "Abstract" contributing nearly 80% of the revenue [4][6] - Despite the revenue drop, the white wine gross margin remained stable at over 65% [6] - The company is observing a market trend where the prices of white wine are stabilizing, influenced by recent policy changes [6] Group 3: Strategic Developments - The "Beer and White Wine Dual Empowerment" strategy has entered its second phase, focusing on understanding distributor needs and launching suitable products [4][9] - The company plans to introduce new products in the 100 to 200 yuan price range to adapt to changing consumer habits and market conditions [10] - The company aims to continue expanding its high-end product offerings, indicating that the high-end market in the Chinese beer industry has not yet reached its peak [9]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for China Resources Beer [5] Core Views - The company continues to achieve high-end product growth, with a historical high gross margin of 48.9% in H1 2025, driven by the high-end strategy and cost savings in raw material procurement [2][4] - The beer business shows balanced growth across regions, with revenue of 23.16 billion RMB in H1 2025, up 2.6% year-on-year, and sales volume of 6.487 million kiloliters, up 2.2% year-on-year [1][2] - The white liquor business faces industry pressure, with revenue declining by 33.7% year-on-year to 0.781 billion RMB in H1 2025, prompting the company to implement management measures to drive development [2] Summary by Sections Beer Business - Revenue reached 23.16 billion RMB in H1 2025, a 2.6% increase year-on-year - Sales volume was 6.487 million kiloliters, up 2.2% year-on-year - Average selling price increased by 0.4% year-on-year - High-end beer products saw significant growth, with premium and above beer sales increasing by 10% year-on-year [1][2] White Liquor Business - Revenue fell to 0.781 billion RMB in H1 2025, a decrease of 33.7% year-on-year - Major single products contributed nearly 80% of revenue - The company is focusing on management initiatives to drive business development [2] Financial Performance - Gross margin reached a historical high of 48.9%, up 2.0 percentage points year-on-year - The beer business gross margin was 48.3%, up 2.5 percentage points year-on-year - The net profit margin increased by 4.4 percentage points year-on-year to 24.2% [2][4] Future Outlook - The company aims to continue its high-end development strategy, with expectations for net profit growth of 27.7%, 6.9%, and 9.2% for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [2][4]

Core Insights - China Resources Beer Holdings Company Limited reported an unaudited revenue of RMB 23.942 billion for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 0.8% [1] - The company's gross profit margin increased by 2.0 percentage points to 48.9%, achieving a historical high due to the ongoing high-end strategy and effective cost control [1] - The unaudited profit before interest and tax reached RMB 7.691 billion, while the profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 5.789 billion, marking year-on-year increases of 20.8% and 23.0% respectively [1] Beer Business Performance - The beer segment achieved a sales volume of approximately 6.487 million kiloliters, a year-on-year increase of 2.2% [1] - High-end products showed significant growth, with mid to high-end beer sales increasing by a mid to high single-digit percentage, and premium and above beer sales growing by over 10% [1] - Specific brands like "Heineken" saw over 20% growth, "Snow" experienced over 70% growth, and "Red Baron" sales doubled, indicating strong product competitiveness [1] Production and Innovation - As of June 30, 2025, the company operated 60 breweries in China with an annual production capacity of approximately 19.2 million kiloliters [2] - The company launched various innovative products, including German-style wheat beer and specialty beers, to meet personalized consumer demands [2] - The high-end product "Ken 14" was introduced, exploring new barley varieties cultivated in China [2] White Spirit Business - The white spirit segment reported an unaudited revenue of RMB 0.781 billion, with a major product contributing nearly 80% of the revenue [2] - The white spirit business maintained a stable gross profit margin, with an unaudited profit before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization of RMB 0.218 billion [2] Strategic Outlook - The company aims to continue its high-quality and high-end development strategy, enhancing the "beer + white spirit" dual empowerment model [2] - The management expressed commitment to the "decisive victory in high-end and excellent development" strategy, focusing on consumer trends and innovative marketing to enhance competitiveness [2] - The long-term vision is to become a world-class liquor enterprise [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for China Resources Beer is maintained as "Buy" [2][7][17] Core Views - The report highlights that the beer business is experiencing continuous improvement in profit margins, while the liquor business is under pressure due to weak demand [1][7] - The company reported a revenue of HKD 23.942 billion for H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 0.8%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 5.789 billion, up 23.04% year-on-year [7] - The report anticipates a continued increase in net profit margins driven by product structure upgrades and cost advantages in the beer segment [7] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: - 2023: HKD 38,932 million - 2024: HKD 38,635 million - 2025E: HKD 38,360 million - 2026E: HKD 39,036 million - 2027E: HKD 39,626 million - Net profit attributable to shareholders is forecasted as: - 2023: HKD 5,153 million - 2024: HKD 4,739 million - 2025E: HKD 5,633 million - 2026E: HKD 5,690 million - 2027E: HKD 6,111 million - The report indicates a projected net profit growth of 19% in 2025, followed by 1% and 7% in 2026 and 2027 respectively [6][8] Business Performance - The beer segment achieved a revenue of HKD 23.161 billion in H1 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 2.6% and a sales volume of 6.49 million tons, up 2.2% [7] - The average price per ton of beer was HKD 3,570, reflecting a 0.4% increase year-on-year [7] - The gross margin for the beer business improved to 48.3%, an increase of 2.5 percentage points year-on-year [7] - The liquor business reported a revenue of HKD 781 million in H1 2025, a decline of 33.7% year-on-year, primarily due to weak business demand [7]

摩根士丹利发布研报称，华润啤酒(00291.HK)中午公布今年中期业绩，销售与经常性EBIT符合预期， 总销售额同比增长1%，符合该行与市场共识预期，啤酒销售同比增长3%，白酒销售同比下降34%。啤 酒经常性EBIT同比增长14%。经常性EBIT为71亿元人民币同比升11%符合预期，一次性项目包括出售 土地予合资公司获利约8.27亿元人民币，以及产能优化成本2.41亿元人民币。公司期内净利润为57.9亿 元;经常性净利润为53.5亿元同比升13%。 截至2025年8月19日收盘，华润啤酒(00291.HK)报收于28.28港元，上涨6.24%，成交量3982.97万股，成 交额11.12亿港元。投行对该股的评级以买入为主，近90天内共有2家投行给出买入评级，近90天的目标 均价为35.7港元。东方证券最新一份研报给予华润啤酒买入评级，目标价33.69港元。 机构评级详情见下表： | 股票代码 股票简称 | 投行名称 | 发布日期 | 评级 | 目标价 (港元) | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 00291.HK 华润啤酒 | 东方证券 | 2025-06- ...

该行指，华润啤酒的普高档及以上啤酒销量同比升10%(预期升9%)，占总量约25%。喜力同比升20%， 中期股息派息率为26%，与去年同期相同。大摩指华润啤酒毛利率上升2个百分点至48.9%，高于预期的 48.1%。受益于高端化与原材料成本下降，啤酒业务毛利率提升2.5个百分点至48.3%。 摩根士丹利发布研报称，华润啤酒(00291)中午公布今年中期业绩，销售与经常性EBIT符合预期，总销 售额同比增长1%，符合该行与市场共识预期，啤酒销售同比增长3%，白酒销售同比下降34%。啤酒经 常性EBIT同比增长14%。经常性EBIT为71亿元人民币同比升11%符合预期，一次性项目包括出售土地 予合资公司获利约8.27亿元人民币，以及产能优化成本2.41亿元人民币。公司期内净利润为57.9亿元;经 常性净利润为53.5亿元同比升13%。 ...

智通财经APP获悉，高盛发布研报称，维持华润啤酒(00291)"买入"评级及目标价35港元，相当于明年预 测市盈率19倍。 公司宣布中期股息每股人民币0.464元，同比增长24.4%，股息支付率约26%，与去年持平。该行指，润 啤期内普高档及以上产品销量增长逾10%，其中"喜力"增长20%以上，"老雪"增长70%， Amstel(红爵) 增长100%。普高档及以上啤酒销量亦录得中单位数至高单位数增长。集团毛利率提升2个百分点至 48.9%，创历史新高。 华润啤酒上半年合并销售额达239亿人民币同比增长0.8%，与市场预期基本一致，合并经常性息税前利 润71亿人民币，剔除土地出售收益(8.27亿人民币)及一次性支出(2.41亿人民币)后，同比增约11%，与该 行预期相符。期内合并息税前利润为76.9亿人民币同比增长21%，超过市场预期(73.2亿人民币，增长 15%)。净利润为57.9亿人民币，同比增长23%，超过市场预期(54.4亿人民币，增长15.6%)。 ...

该行指，华润啤酒的普高档及以上啤酒销量同比升10%(预期升9%)，占总量约25%。 喜力同比升20%， 中期股息派息率为26%，与去年同期相同。大摩指华润啤酒毛利率上升2个百分点至48.9%，高于预期的 48.1%。受益于高端化与原材料成本下降，啤酒业务毛利率提升2.5个百分点至48.3%。 智通财经APP获悉，摩根士丹利发布研报称，华润啤酒(00291)中午公布今年中期业绩，销售与经常性 EBIT符合预期，总销售额同比增长1%，符合该行与市场共识预期，啤酒销售同比增长3%，白酒销售同 比下降34%。啤酒经常性EBIT同比增长14%。经常性EBIT为71亿元人民币同比升11%符合预期，一次性 项目包括出售土地予合资公司获利约8.27亿元人民币，以及产能优化成本2.41亿元人民币。公司期内净 利润为57.9亿元;经常性净利润为53.5亿元同比升13%。 ...

Core Viewpoint - China Resources Beer reported a revenue of 23.942 billion yuan for the six months ending June 30, 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 0.8% [1] Financial Performance - The unaudited profit before interest and tax and the attributable profit to shareholders were 7.691 billion yuan and 5.789 billion yuan, respectively, showing year-on-year increases of 20.8% and 23.0% [1] - The beer segment's profit before interest and tax and attributable profit to shareholders grew by 13.8% and 17.3% year-on-year [1] Dividend Announcement - The board declared an interim dividend of 0.464 yuan per share, an increase of 24.4% compared to the same period last year [1] Beer Business Performance - The company achieved beer sales of approximately 64.87 million kiloliters in the first half of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.2% [1] - High-end beer products continued to perform well, with sales of premium and above beer increasing by over 10% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 [1] Baijiu Business Performance - The baijiu segment reported a revenue of 0.781 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, with the major product "Abstract" contributing nearly 80% to the baijiu business revenue [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that China Resources Beer has reported strong financial performance in the first half of 2025, surpassing Budweiser China in key metrics and achieving its strategic goals ahead of schedule [2][4]. - In the first half of 2025, China Resources Beer achieved a revenue of 23.942 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.8%, with pre-tax profit and net profit attributable to shareholders reaching 7.691 billion yuan and 5.789 billion yuan, respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 20.8% and 23.0% [2]. - The company declared an interim dividend of 0.464 yuan per share, an increase of 24.4% compared to the same period last year [2]. Group 2 - The beer sales volume for China Resources Beer in the first half of 2025 was approximately 6.487 million kiloliters, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.2% [2]. - High-end beer products have shown significant growth, with sales of premium and above beer increasing by over 10% year-on-year; Heineken sales grew by over 20%, Snow Beer sales increased by over 70%, and Red Baron sales doubled [2]. - In contrast, Budweiser China reported a revenue of 3.136 billion USD (approximately 22.563 billion yuan) in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year decline of 5.6%, with net profit down by 24.4% to 409 million USD (approximately 2.941 billion yuan) and total sales volume decreasing by 6.1% [2]. Group 3 - China Resources Beer initiated its "3+3+3" nine-year strategy in 2017, focusing on internal reforms, quality development, and high-end market competition [3]. - The first three years (2017-2019) involved shutting down inefficient production capacities, while the second phase (2020-2022) emphasized quality and high-end development, and the final phase (2023-2025) aims to decisively compete in the high-end market [3].