Core Viewpoint - The performance of the liquor company Jiu Gui Jiu has been declining, with significant drops in revenue and net profit reported for both the first quarter of 2024 and the previous year [2][3][11]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2024, Jiu Gui Jiu achieved revenue of 344.04 million yuan, a year-on-year decline of 30.34% [3][4]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 31.71 million yuan, down 56.78% year-on-year, while the net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 31.45 million yuan, a decrease of 54.76% [3][4]. - For the full year 2023, the company reported total revenue of 1.42 billion yuan, a decline of 49.7%, and a net profit of 12.49 million yuan, down 97.72% [4][5][6]. Product and Segment Performance - All product lines except the Xiangquan series saw revenue declines last year, with the Neican series down 67.06% and the Jiu Gui series down 49.32% [5][6]. - The Xiangquan series, however, experienced a revenue increase of 7.64% [5][6]. Market Trends and Challenges - The liquor industry is currently undergoing a transition period, with high channel inventory and pressure on market prices for various brands [13]. - Increased competition is leading to a concentration of market share among leading companies, exacerbating the "Matthew Effect" in the industry [13]. Shareholder Information - As of March 31, 2024, the total number of shareholders for Jiu Gui Jiu was 142,300, a decrease of 5.26% from the end of the previous year [11]. - Despite the continuous decline in performance, the company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 6 yuan for every 10 shares, totaling 195 million yuan, which exceeds 100% of the net profit for 2024 [11]. Stock Performance - Jiu Gui Jiu's stock price has been on a downward trend since September 2021, dropping over 78.83% from its peak of 273.29 yuan per share [9].
白酒调整期!舍得酒业去年净利暴降97.72%,拟每10股派6元