news flash·2025-05-15 05:25Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley has raised the target price for Pop Mart (09992.HK) by 9.8% to HKD 224, citing strong global demand for Labubu 3.0, particularly in the U.S. market, as a key growth driver [1] Group 1 - The strong global demand for Labubu 3.0, especially in the U.S., is expected to facilitate the opening of new stores in the U.S. and other regions, becoming a major growth driver for the next two years [1] - The rapid establishment of Pop Mart's supply chain in Vietnam has exceeded expectations, with most goods exported to the U.S. expected to ship from Vietnam by Q3 this year, potentially reducing the impact of tariffs on profit margins [1] - New products in the U.S. have seen price increases of 12% to 27%, which have been well-received by consumers, indicating that the long-term increase in average product prices could enhance profit margins for the U.S. business as tariff impacts diminish [1]