

Core Viewpoint - The company reported strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, with significant increases in revenue and net profit, surpassing previous forecasts [1][2]. Financial Performance - In 2025H1, the company achieved revenue of 13.88 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 204.4%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 4.57 billion yuan, up 396.5% [1]. - Adjusted net profit reached 4.71 billion yuan, reflecting a 362.8% increase, with an adjusted net profit margin of 33.9%, up 11.6 percentage points [1]. - Gross profit margin was 70.3%, an increase of 6.3 percentage points, while sales and management expense ratios decreased by 6.7 and 4.0 percentage points, respectively [1]. IP Strategy and Product Performance - The company employs a diverse IP strategy, with five major IPs generating over 1 billion yuan in revenue each, and 13 IPs exceeding 100 million yuan [1][2]. - Notable revenue contributions from key IPs include THE MONSTERS at 4.81 billion yuan (+668.0%), MOLLY at 1.36 billion yuan (+73.5%), and SKULLPANDA at 1.22 billion yuan (+112.4%) [1][2]. - The product mix has diversified, with plush toys driving significant growth, while the share of figurines continues to decline [2]. Global Expansion - The company experienced substantial growth in various regions, with revenue in the Americas increasing by 1142.3% to 2.26 billion yuan, driven by a focus on the U.S. market [2]. - In China, revenue reached 8.28 billion yuan (+135.2%), with both offline and online sales contributing to growth [2]. - The Asia-Pacific region saw revenue of 2.85 billion yuan (+257.8%), while Europe and other regions reported 480 million yuan (+729.2%) [2]. Investment Outlook - Based on the strong performance in the first half of 2025, the company has revised its revenue and profit forecasts for 2025-2027, projecting revenues of 30.80 billion, 42.79 billion, and 55.31 billion yuan, respectively [2]. - The expected net profits for the same period are 10.67 billion, 15.23 billion, and 20.38 billion yuan, with corresponding EPS of 7.94, 11.34, and 15.18 yuan [2].