Ge Long Hui·2025-10-21 05:45Core Viewpoint - Huatai Securities reports that Chow Tai Fook's retail revenue for the second fiscal quarter of 2026 (July-September) increased by 4.1% year-on-year, driven by strong sales of gold and gold-inlaid products, alongside a low base effect [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - Chow Tai Fook's same-store sales growth turned positive across different regions and product categories during the quarter [1] - Retail revenue growth in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and other markets was 3% and 11.4% year-on-year, respectively [1] Group 2: Future Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from the upcoming peak season for gold and jewelry consumption in the second half of the fiscal year [1] - Huatai Securities anticipates a continued improvement in Chow Tai Fook's fundamentals, with a projected decrease in net store closure rates by fiscal year 2027 [1] Group 3: Profit Forecast and Valuation - Huatai Securities raised its net profit forecasts for Chow Tai Fook for fiscal years 2026 to 2028 by 6%, 7%, and 7%, reaching HKD 81.2 billion, HKD 89.1 billion, and HKD 99 billion, respectively [1] - The target price for Chow Tai Fook was increased from HKD 16 to HKD 19.4, maintaining a "Buy" rating with a price-to-earnings ratio of 24 times for fiscal year 2026 [1]