Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-11-26 02:52Core Viewpoint - Jianyin International has slightly lowered the target price for China Wangwang (00151) by 1.7% from HKD 5.8 to HKD 5.7 while maintaining an "Outperform" rating [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - For the first half of the 2026 fiscal year, China Wangwang's net profit decreased by 8% to RMB 1.717 billion, primarily due to weak gross margins, despite a reduction in the effective tax rate [1] - The firm has revised its profit forecasts for China Wangwang for the 2026/2027 fiscal years down by 10% and 8% respectively, mainly due to weaker-than-expected mid-year performance in 2026 [1] Group 2: Strategic Initiatives - China Wangwang is undergoing channel reforms to seize transformation opportunities, which is expected to enhance its adaptability to changing consumer demands [1] - The company is anticipated to continue pushing for channel reforms and accelerating innovation, which, despite short-term pressure on profit margins, is believed to support long-term sustainable sales growth [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - For the second half of the 2026 fiscal year, revenue is projected to grow by 2.4%, while gross margin and operating profit margin are expected to decline by 0.7 and 1.6 percentage points respectively, leading to a 4.2% decrease in net profit [1] - A recovery in profit growth is expected in the 2027 fiscal year, driven by a more favorable cost environment and improved channel execution [1]