Core Viewpoint - The company reported strong revenue and profit growth in the first half of 2025, driven by the performance of its brands and online sales channels [1][4]. Financial Performance - In 1H2025, the company achieved revenue of 3.11 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 22.5% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.18 billion yuan, up 20.2% year-on-year [1] - Adjusted net profit reached 1.21 billion yuan, reflecting a 17.4% increase compared to the previous year [1] Product Performance - The company's professional skincare products generated revenue of 3.10 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 22.5% [1] - Efficacy skincare products accounted for 2.41 billion yuan in revenue, growing by 24.2% and representing 77.4% of total revenue [1] - The medical dressings segment generated 690 million yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 17.1% [1] - The company's brands, 可复美 and 可丽金, reported revenues of 2.54 billion yuan and 500 million yuan, respectively, with growth rates of 22.7% and 26.9% [1][2] Sales Channels - Direct-to-consumer (DTC) online sales reached 1.82 billion yuan, up 13.3% year-on-year [2] - E-commerce platform sales surged to 390 million yuan, a significant increase of 133.6% [2] - Offline direct sales grew to 120 million yuan, reflecting a 74.3% increase [2] - The company has expanded its offline presence with 24 brand stores across various cities by the end of 1H2025 [3] Market Expansion - 可复美 has entered the Southeast Asian market by partnering with Watsons in Malaysia [3] - The company continues to enhance its online multi-platform strategy and refine operations, benefiting from the rapid expansion of beauty categories on platforms like JD.com [3] Profitability and Cost Management - The company's gross margin slightly decreased by 0.7 percentage points to 81.7%, attributed to changes in product mix and a decline in the proportion of high-margin medical dressing revenue [3] - Sales, management, and R&D expense ratios were 34.0%, 2.7%, and 1.3%, respectively, with a decrease in sales expense ratio due to a higher proportion of low-cost channels [3] Future Outlook - The company anticipates accelerated growth in the second half of the year, driven by increased brand marketing efforts and the potential approval of new medical aesthetic products [4] - The adjusted net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 are 2.59 billion, 3.45 billion, and 4.48 billion yuan, respectively [4]
巨子生物(2367.HK):可复美品牌保持较快增长 医美审批进程加快