Core Viewpoint - The report from CICC indicates that China Resources Beverage's sales and profit margins in the first half of the year were negatively impacted by increased market investment and channel adjustments, with continued pressure expected in the second half due to ongoing marketing investments [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The sales volume of bottled water has shown a gradual recovery to positive year-on-year growth during July and August [1] - The estimated net profit for China Resources Beverage in 2025 is projected to decline by 34% year-on-year to 1.07 billion [1] Group 2: Earnings Forecast - The earnings forecasts for China Resources Beverage for 2025 and 2026 have been lowered by 10% to 20%, now estimated at 1.074 billion and 1.451 billion respectively [1] - The target price has been reduced from HKD 14.2 to HKD 13.7, reflecting a forecasted price-to-earnings ratio of 18 times for the next 12 months [1] Group 3: Market Outlook - A turning point and recovery are anticipated for the company in the following year [1] - The rating for China Resources Beverage is maintained at "outperform the market" [1]
大行评级｜里昂：下调华润饮料目标价至13.7港元 下调今明两年盈利预测