Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-10-30 09:24Core Viewpoint - UBS has lowered the target price for Qingdao Beer Co., Ltd. (00168) to HKD 59.4 while maintaining a "Buy" rating due to mixed financial results and adjustments in earnings forecasts [1] Financial Performance - For the first nine months, Qingdao Beer reported a revenue increase of 1.4% year-on-year and a net profit increase of 5.7% year-on-year [1] - In the third quarter, revenue was RMB 8.876 billion, reflecting a slight decline of 0.2% year-on-year, while net profit was RMB 1.37 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 1.6% [1] - Both revenue and net profit fell short of expectations by 3% and 5%, respectively [1] Operational Metrics - The improvement in gross margin and a decrease in SG&A ratio led to an increase in operating profit margin by 1.8 percentage points year-on-year [1] - UBS has adjusted its earnings forecast for Qingdao Beer for the years 2025 to 2027 down by 2% to 12%, considering a slight increase in operating expenses [1]