Core Viewpoint - The company has raised its profit forecast for 2025-2026 by 13% to 11.3 billion and 13.9 billion yuan, respectively, due to the continuous release of brand potential and enhanced competitive advantages [1] Group 1: Revenue Growth - The multi-category layout of the Han Shu brand and the sustained high growth of Newpage have driven rapid revenue growth in the first half of 2025, with expected revenue of 40.9-41.1 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.8%-17.3% [2] - Newpage's GMV on major platforms like Tmall, Douyin, and JD.com has increased by over 140% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, following a strategic upgrade to cover a full age range for skincare [2] Group 2: Profit Margin Improvement - The optimization of the channel structure and the increase in the proportion of high-profit brands have led to a profit margin improvement in the first half of 2025, with an expected net profit of 5.4-5.6 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 30.9%-35.8% [3] - The proportion of self-broadcasting and product card GMV on Douyin has increased, contributing to a profit margin improvement, with the overall profit margin expected to rise by 1.6 percentage points to 13.4% [3] Group 3: Brand Expansion Strategy - The company plans to continue expanding its brand matrix, having launched new brands in May and August, with further launches planned for the second half of 2025 [4] - The long-term strategy includes focusing on six major brands across skincare, hair care, and maternal and infant products, aiming for significant growth in the cosmetics sector over the next decade [4]
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