TOPSPORTS(HK:06110) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-10-24 01:45Core Viewpoint - 中金 maintains a "outperform" rating for 滔搏 (06110) with FY26/27 EPS estimates of 0.21/0.26 HKD, and raises the target price by 23% to 4.17 HKD, indicating a potential upside of 20% based on the adjusted valuation multiples [1] Financial Performance - For 1HFY26 (March-August 2025), the company reported a revenue decline of 6% year-on-year to 12.3 billion HKD and a net profit drop of 10% to 800 million HKD, aligning with expectations [2] - The company declared an interim dividend of 0.13 HKD per share, resulting in a payout ratio of approximately 102% [2] - Revenue was impacted by fluctuations in terminal retail, with the company focusing on optimizing offline channels and expanding online retail operations [2] - Revenue for the main brands Nike and Adidas fell by 5%, accounting for 88% of total revenue, while other brands saw a 12% decline [2] Gross Margin and Cost Control - The gross margin for 1HFY26 slightly decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 41%, attributed to a higher proportion of promotional online sales and increased retail share [3] - The overall expense ratio only increased by 0.1 percentage points to 33.2% due to effective cost management despite revenue decline [3] - The net profit margin for 1HFY26 was 6.4%, down by 0.3 percentage points year-on-year [3] Inventory Management and Cash Flow - The company effectively managed inventory, with a 4.7% year-on-year decrease in inventory levels by the end of August [4] - Operating cash flow for 1HFY25 was 1.35 billion HKD, with a net cash ratio of approximately 1.7, supporting the high dividend payout [4] Future Outlook - Management indicated that terminal retail trends in September-October are consistent with 2QFY26, focusing on profit maintenance for FY26 with guidance for stable net profit and improved net profit margin [5]