2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-09-01 13:33Core Viewpoint - The pharmaceutical retail industry is undergoing a structural transformation, moving from extensive growth driven by scale expansion to a focus on quality optimization and efficiency enhancement. Major chain pharmacies are adjusting their strategies to improve existing store performance rather than aggressively expanding their number of stores [1][4]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, six major listed chain pharmacies showed a polarized performance, with Dazhenlin and Shuyupingmin achieving growth in both revenue and net profit, while Laobaixing and Yixintang experienced declines [1][5]. - Dazhenlin reported revenue of 135.22 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.33%, and a net profit of 7.98 billion yuan, up 21.38% [2][5]. - Shuyupingmin's revenue and net profit were 48.81 billion yuan and 3625.09 million yuan, respectively, reflecting increases of 1.30% and 49.83% [5][6]. - Conversely, Laobaixing's revenue decreased by 1.51% to 107.74 billion yuan, with a net profit drop of 20.86% to 3.98 billion yuan [2][6]. Store Expansion Trends - Dazhenlin continued to expand its store count, adding 280 stores, although this growth rate has significantly slowed compared to previous years. Yixintang and Jianzhijia saw a net decrease in store numbers [1][9]. - The overall trend indicates a shift towards optimizing existing stores rather than aggressive new openings, with many companies reporting a reduction in the pace of store expansion [9][10]. Market Dynamics - The pharmaceutical retail market is currently experiencing a profound transformation, with a slight decline in overall market size. From January to May 2025, the market size was approximately 215.2 billion yuan, down 1.3% year-on-year [7]. - The market is characterized by significant disparities in store growth, with only 35% of stores achieving positive growth and about one-third experiencing declines of over 15% [7]. Strategic Adjustments - Companies are focusing on enhancing supply chain efficiency, strengthening professional pharmaceutical services, and optimizing digital operations to improve competitiveness [4][11]. - The shift towards diversified services and professional capabilities is becoming a key growth driver in the industry [4][11]. Digital Transformation - The integration of digital technologies is reshaping the pharmaceutical retail landscape, with O2O (Online to Offline) sales becoming a significant growth engine. In the first half of 2025, major chain pharmacies reported substantial increases in O2O sales [13][15]. - Companies like Laobaixing and Dazhenlin are leveraging AI technologies to enhance customer service and operational efficiency, with Laobaixing emphasizing AI as a strategic priority [15][16].