Panda Dairy (SZ:300898) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-08-22 13:27Core Viewpoint - Panda Dairy Group reported a decline in revenue and net profit for the first half of the year, primarily due to trade business impacts, but showed signs of recovery in the second quarter with growth in concentrated dairy product sales [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company achieved revenue of 353 million yuan in the first half, a year-on-year decrease of 2.16%, and a net profit of 41.34 million yuan, down 12.76% [1]. - In Q2, revenue reached 183 million yuan, up 4.27% year-on-year and 7.76% quarter-on-quarter, with net profit of 27.73 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 33.18% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 108% [1]. Business Segments - Concentrated Dairy Products: Revenue of 268 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.8%, with a gross margin of 34.63%. The company maintained good profit margins despite rising raw material prices [2]. - Coconut Products: Revenue of 36.81 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 97%. The gross margin was under pressure due to rising raw material prices, but profitability is expected to improve in the second half as prices decline [2]. - Dairy Trade Business: Revenue of 40.80 million yuan, impacted by higher import milk powder prices compared to domestic prices, leading to a significant decline in trading volume [2]. Market Strategy and Outlook - The company is implementing promotional strategies to boost sales in underperforming segments like condensed milk and cheese, which faces intensified competition [3]. - The coconut product segment is expected to recover to previous order levels, with new production capacity anticipated to come online next year [3]. - The company plans to mitigate price fluctuations in the trade business through hedging strategies [2]. Cost and Pricing Dynamics - Domestic milk powder prices are on the rise, but the company has sufficient reserves to cover costs until the end of the year. Overall gross margin is expected to decline slightly [3]. - The company is exploring opportunities in the takeaway market, assessing the feasibility of new product offerings [3].