Core Viewpoint - Guotai Junan Securities maintains an "Overweight" rating for Nongfu Spring (09633), anticipating accelerated revenue growth in H2 2025 due to a low base, various market initiatives, and favorable prices for PET bottle chips. The EPS forecast for 2025-2027 has been raised to 1.38/1.66/1.93 yuan (previously 1.35/1.62/1.91 yuan), with a target price of HKD 63.85 per share based on a 35x PE ratio for 2026 [1][9]. Market Performance - In H1 2025, the company's packaged water revenue grew by 10.7%, showing a stable recovery. The market share for packaged water is expected to continue to rise in H2 2025 due to a low base in H2 2024 and ongoing channel efforts [2][10]. - The tea beverage segment saw a revenue increase of 19.7% in H1 2025, driven by promotional activities for "Oriental Leaf" and "Ice Tea." The market share for tea beverages improved by 4.1% in H1 and is projected to increase by 5.7% in H2 2025, benefiting from seasonal demand and product diversification [2][10]. - Juice revenue increased by 21.3% in H1 2025, with expectations for continued growth in H2 2025 due to the competitive advantages of C100 and NFC juices [2][10]. Revenue Growth Outlook - Overall, the company's revenue grew by 15.6% in H1 2025 compared to a normal base (8.36% growth in H1 2024). The company is expected to see accelerated revenue growth in H2 2025, aided by low base effects and seasonal market activities [3][11]. Profitability Factors - The price of PET bottle chips, a key raw material, decreased by 11.12% year-on-year and 3.60% quarter-on-quarter in H2 2025, which is expected to positively impact the company's gross margin. Additionally, the absence of significant promotional expenses in H2 2025, unlike the previous year during the Paris Olympics, is anticipated to help maintain strong profitability [4][12].

Core Viewpoint - Cathay Securities initiates coverage on Lin Qingxuan (02657) with a "Buy" rating, highlighting the company's long-standing focus on oil-based skincare and its potential for sustained rapid growth driven by Douyin and product expansion [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Lin Qingxuan, founded in 2003, initially focused on natural skincare products like handmade soaps and aloe vera gel, and launched its flagship product, camellia oil essence, in 2014, establishing itself as a pioneer in oil-based skincare [1] - The company has a stable and experienced management team, and has recently accelerated its online transformation, with significant growth in revenue and net profit in the first half of 2025, achieving 10.5 million and 1.8 million RMB respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 98% and 110% [1] Group 2: Market Position and Growth Potential - The oil-based skincare segment is experiencing high demand, with the market size projected to reach 5.3 billion RMB in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 43% and a CAGR of 42% from 2019 to 2024 [2] - Lin Qingxuan has maintained a leading position in the facial essence oil category, holding a 12.4% market share in 2024, significantly ahead of other brands [2] Group 3: Sales and Distribution Channels - The company's flagship product, the camellia oil essence, has seen rapid growth, with revenue from this category increasing by 176% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, accounting for 46% of total revenue [3] - Online sales have surged, with Douyin driving a 137% year-on-year increase in online revenue, which now constitutes 65% of total sales; the company also has over 554 physical stores, indicating substantial room for further expansion [3]

Core Viewpoint - Cathay Securities initiates coverage on Lin Qingxuan (02657) with a "Buy" rating, highlighting the company's long-standing focus on oil-based skincare and the significant growth potential driven by Douyin and product expansion [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Lin Qingxuan, founded in 2003, initially focused on natural skincare products like handmade soaps and aloe vera gel, and launched its flagship product, camellia oil essence, in 2014, establishing itself as a pioneer in oil-based skincare [1] - The company has a stable and experienced management team, and its recent online transformation has led to accelerated growth, with H1 2025 revenue and net profit reaching 1.05 billion and 180 million RMB, respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 98% and 110% [1] Group 2: Market Position - The oil-based skincare segment is experiencing high demand, with the market size projected to reach 5.3 billion RMB in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 43% and a CAGR of 42% from 2019 to 2024 [2] - Lin Qingxuan has maintained a leading position in the facial essence oil category, holding a 12.4% market share in 2024, significantly ahead of other brands [2] Group 3: Growth Drivers - The company's flagship product, the camellia oil essence, has seen rapid growth, with H1 2025 revenue from this category increasing by 176%, accounting for 46% of total revenue [3] - Online sales have surged, with H1 2025 online revenue growing by 137%, making up 65% of total revenue, driven by Douyin's influence [3] - The company has a robust offline presence with over 554 stores as of H1 2025, indicating potential for further expansion and increased sales per store [3]

Core Viewpoint - Cathay Securities maintains an "Overweight" rating for Nongfu Spring (09633), anticipating accelerated revenue growth in H2 2025 due to low base effects, market initiatives, and favorable pricing of PET bottle chips [1] Group 1: Market Performance - In H1 2025, Nongfu Spring's packaged water revenue increased by 10.7%, showing steady recovery, with market share expected to rise further in H2 2025 due to low base effects and ongoing channel efforts [2] - The company's tea beverage revenue grew by 19.7% in H1 2025, driven by promotional activities such as "Open Cap Win Prize" and "One Yuan Exchange," with market share expected to accelerate in H2 2025 [2] - Juice revenue increased by 21.3% in H1 2025, with expectations for continued growth in H2 2025 due to outdoor consumption trends and competitive advantages of NFC juice [2] Group 2: Revenue Growth Expectations - Overall revenue growth for Nongfu Spring in H1 2025 was 15.6%, with expectations for accelerated growth in H2 2025 due to low base effects and seasonal market initiatives [3] Group 3: Profitability Factors - The price of PET bottle chips has decreased by 11.12% year-on-year and 3.60% quarter-on-quarter in H2 2025, which is expected to positively impact the company's gross margin [4] - The absence of significant marketing expenses in H2 2025, unlike the previous year during the Paris Olympics, is expected to help maintain strong profitability [4]

国泰海通证券股份有限公司 二○二六年一月十七日 为进一步优化网点布局，国泰海通证券股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）决定撤销深圳深南大道证券营 业部，根据新修订的《中华人民共和国证券法》和《关于取消或调整证券公司部分行政审批项目等事项 的公告》（证监会公告（2020）018）相关要求，公司将妥善处理深圳深南大道证券营业部客户资产， 结清深圳深南大道证券营业部证券业务并终止营业活动，办理工商注销等相关手续，并向上述营业部所 在地中国证监会派出机构备案。 特此公告。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Caocao Travel (02643) has announced two strategic acquisitions, which are expected to enhance its service offerings and create business growth in the B2B travel sector [5]. Group 1: Company Developments - Caocao Travel's stock price increased by 10.38% to HKD 36.78, with a trading volume of HKD 267 million [5]. - The company plans to fully acquire Weixing Technology (Yaotong Travel) and Geely Business Travel, which will become wholly-owned subsidiaries upon completion of the transactions [5]. - CEO Gong Xin stated that the acquisitions will enable the company to integrate services from daily commuting to business reception and travel management, thereby enhancing its service chain [5]. Group 2: Analyst Insights - Guotai Junan Securities initiated coverage on Caocao Travel with a "Buy" rating, highlighting the company's focus on customized vehicle ecosystems and optimization of total cost of ownership (TCO) for profitability [5]. - The firm believes that the company's valuation has upside potential, particularly due to its reliance on Geely's background for autonomous driving initiatives [5]. - Based on the price-to-sales (PS) valuation method, the estimated market value of the company is RMB 22.455 billion, with a target price of HKD 44.16 per share [5].

Core Viewpoint - Cathay Securities initiates coverage on Cao Cao Mobility (02643) with a "Buy" rating, highlighting its profitability through Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization and potential for valuation increase due to its autonomous driving strategy backed by Geely [1] Group 1: Market Position and Financial Performance - Cao Cao Mobility holds the second-largest market share in China's ride-hailing market, with shares of 8.8% and 8.5% in core first and second-tier cities respectively [1] - The company is projected to achieve revenues of 14.657 billion RMB in 2024, with a year-on-year growth rate exceeding 35% for the past two years [1] - The gross margin has seen a "three-year consecutive jump," with profitability expected to reach 809 million RMB in 2024, and the company is anticipated to enter a phase of synchronized expansion in profitability and business scale by 2026 [1] Group 2: Cost Reduction and Differentiated Growth - The company has established a commercial moat centered around a "customized vehicle strategy," reducing TCO to approximately 0.5 RMB per kilometer [2] - As a part of Geely's ecosystem, the company benefits from stable low-cost production capacity and a high-density battery swap network, while also leveraging vast real-world data to enhance smart driving algorithms [2] - This "manufacturing + platform + data" internal closed-loop model provides significant advantages in operational efficiency, vehicle durability, and compliance risk management compared to traditional light-asset models [2] Group 3: Strategic Upgrades and Future Goals - The company is transitioning from the "N-cube" to the "F-cube" strategy, focusing on fully intelligent customized vehicles, autonomous driving, and automated operational systems [3] - With the technological support from Geely's "Thousand-Mile Smart Driving," the company plans to launch L4-level Robotaxi customized models by 2026 [3] - The company has set a global strategic goal of "Ten Years, Hundred Cities, Thousand Billion," indicating its ambition to reshape the industry's profitability ceiling through Robotaxi [3]

Core Viewpoint - Cathay Securities initiates coverage on Cao Cao Mobility (02643) with a "Buy" rating, highlighting its strong market position and growth potential driven by customized vehicle strategies and cost optimization [1] Group 1: Market Position and Financial Performance - Cao Cao Mobility holds the second-largest market share in China's ride-hailing sector, with shares of 8.8% and 8.5% in core first- and second-tier cities respectively [1] - The company is projected to achieve revenues of 14.657 billion RMB in 2024, with a year-on-year growth rate exceeding 35% for the past two years [1] - The gross margin has improved significantly, achieving a three-year consecutive increase, with profitability expected to reach 809 million RMB in 2024 [1] Group 2: Cost Optimization and Business Model - The company has established a competitive moat centered around a "customized vehicle strategy," reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) to approximately 0.5 RMB per kilometer [2] - As part of the Geely ecosystem, the company benefits from stable low-cost production capacity and a high-density battery swap network, enhancing operational efficiency and risk resilience [2] Group 3: Strategic Upgrades and Future Plans - The company is transitioning from the "N-cube" to the "F-cube" strategy, focusing on fully intelligent customized vehicles, autonomous driving, and automated operations [3] - Plans are in place to launch L4-level Robotaxi customized models by 2026, with a global strategic goal of "100 cities in 10 years, 100 billion" [3]

Core Viewpoint - Cathay Securities maintains a "Buy" rating for 361 Degrees (01361) with a target price of HKD 6.83, highlighting the company's focus on the mass professional sports sector and its leading revenue growth in the industry year-to-date [1] Group 1: Revenue Growth - In Q4 2025, the revenue growth for the main brand's offline, online, and children's clothing segments increased by 10%, high double digits, and 10% year-on-year respectively, showing a stable and impressive overall revenue growth despite a slight slowdown in online sales compared to Q3 2025 [1] Group 2: Store Expansion - As of December 2025, 361 Degrees has opened 126 super stores, exceeding the initial target of 100 for the year, with 21 of these being children's clothing stores. The company opened 39, 44, and 33 super stores in Q2, Q3, and Q4 respectively, and plans for further net openings in 2026 [2] - The outdoor brand ONEWAY is performing as expected, with 6 stores currently open and plans for further expansion in 2026 [2] Group 3: Product and Event Development - The company has launched new products including the top carbon running shoes Flyburn 5 and 5Future, as well as basketball shoes like Jokic Joker 2 and Aaron Gordon AG6, which have received positive responses from global releases [3] - The company successfully hosted the 10KM racing finals and sponsored marathons in Tangshan and Fuzhou, becoming the official supplier for the WTCC Intercontinental Tennis event, with expectations for a tennis shoe launch in Q3 2026 [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that 361 Degrees (01361) maintains a "Buy" rating with a target price of HKD 6.83, focusing on the mass professional sports sector and leading the industry in revenue growth year-to-date [1] - The company is expected to achieve net profit forecasts of RMB 1.27 billion, RMB 1.4 billion, and RMB 1.56 billion for 2025-2027, with corresponding P/E ratios of 8.5X, 7.7X, and 6.9X, and a 10X P/E for 2025 [1] - In Q4 2025, the main brand's offline, online, and children's clothing revenue grew by 10%, high double digits, and 10% year-on-year respectively, indicating stable overall revenue growth despite a slight slowdown in online sales compared to Q3 [1] Group 2 - The company exceeded its annual store opening target by establishing 126 super stores by the end of December 2025, including 21 children's clothing stores, surpassing the initial goal of 100 stores [2] - The company opened 39, 44, and 33 super stores in Q2, Q3, and Q4 of 2025 respectively, with plans for continued net openings in 2026 [2] - The outdoor brand ONEWAY is operating as expected, with 6 stores currently open and plans for expansion in 2026 [2] Group 3 - The company is intensifying its focus on innovative products and professional events, with the launch of the top carbon running shoes Flyburn 5 and 5Future, and basketball shoes like Jokic Joker 2 and Aaron Gordon AG6, which have received positive responses [3] - The company successfully hosted the 10KM racing finals and sponsored the Tangshan Marathon and Fuzhou Marathon, becoming the official supplier for the WTCC Intercontinental Tennis event, with expectations for a tennis shoe launch in Q3 2026 [3]