“六个核桃”不好卖，养元饮品前三季度营利双降

Core Viewpoint - Yangyuan Beverage's Q3 2025 report shows a decline in overall revenue and net profit, indicating ongoing challenges in its core product, "Six Walnuts," while the company is exploring new growth avenues through investments in the semiconductor industry [1][5][6]. Financial Performance Summary - The company's total revenue for Q3 2025 was 3.91 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 7.64% [1][2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.12 billion yuan, down 8.95% year-on-year [1][2]. - The net profit excluding non-recurring items was 959 million yuan, a slight decrease of 0.81% [1][2]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was -165 million yuan [1][2]. Q3 Performance Highlights - In Q3 2025, the company reported a revenue of 1.44 billion yuan, an increase of 11.88% year-on-year [3][4]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for Q3 was 375 million yuan, up 88.20% year-on-year [3][4]. - The net profit excluding non-recurring items for Q3 was 332 million yuan, an increase of 72.52% [3][4]. - The improvement in Q3 performance was attributed to reduced losses from joint ventures and increased sales revenue compared to the previous year [3][4]. Product and Market Insights - "Six Walnuts" remains the core product, contributing 88% to 98% of total revenue historically [4]. - However, since 2016, sales of "Six Walnuts" have been declining, with a significant drop in sales volume from 856,800 tons in 2018 to 565,300 tons in 2024, a decrease of 34% [5]. - The company faces competition from other plant-based beverages like coconut water and oat milk, which are gaining popularity among younger consumers [5]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is exploring a "second growth curve" through investments, including a recent 1.6 billion yuan investment in Yangtze Memory Technologies, a leading semiconductor company [6][7]. - This investment represents nearly 93% of the company's net profit for 2024 and is aimed at diversifying revenue sources [6][7]. - The semiconductor industry is characterized by rapid technological changes and significant capital requirements, presenting potential risks for the company [6].