日涨80亿元！“河南新首富”背后千亿潮玩“湾区造”｜热财经

Core Viewpoint - The rapid rise of the trendy toy brand LABUBU, under the company Pop Mart, has not only captivated young consumers but also attracted significant investor interest, leading to substantial financial gains for the company and its founder Wang Ning [1][6]. Company Performance - Pop Mart's stock price reached 250.8 HKD per share on June 9, with a market capitalization nearing 340 billion HKD, marking a one-day increase of 8 billion HKD (approximately 7.3 billion RMB) [1]. - The company's market capitalization has surpassed 200 billion HKD and 300 billion HKD within a month, with a notable increase from 328.8 billion HKD to 336.8 billion HKD in just one trading day [1]. - For the year 2024, Pop Mart reported a revenue of 13.04 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 106.9%, and an adjusted net profit of 3.4 billion RMB, up 185.9% [6]. Founder’s Wealth - Wang Ning, the founder of Pop Mart, has seen his wealth exceed 20 billion USD, making him the new richest person in Henan province and placing him among the top ten in China's billionaire rankings [6]. - His personal wealth has increased significantly, with a ranking of 12th in China and 108th globally according to Bloomberg, and 10th in China according to Forbes [6]. Product Popularity - LABUBU, a character created by Hong Kong artist Long Jiasheng, has become a phenomenon, with its products experiencing extreme demand and high resale values, sometimes reaching 20 to 30 times their original price [11][12]. - The LABUBU series has generated 3.04 billion RMB in revenue, reflecting a staggering year-on-year growth of 726.6%, making it the top revenue-generating IP for Pop Mart [12]. Market Expansion - Pop Mart plans to expand its physical presence, having opened 38 new stores in mainland China, bringing the total to 401, with 2,300 robot stores [10]. - The overall market for trendy toys in China is projected to exceed 60 billion RMB in 2024, with significant contributions from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, which supplies over 70% of Pop Mart's production capacity [13]. Future Projections - Morgan Stanley forecasts that LABUBU's overseas sales will increase by 152% by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 42% from 2025 to 2027, potentially accounting for 65% of total sales by 2027 [16]. - The "Monsters" series, which includes LABUBU, is expected to generate sales of 14 billion RMB by 2027 [16].