Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-12-19 09:27Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs has raised its earnings per share forecast for China Duty Free Group (601888) (01880) for the next two years by 7% to 12%, believing that the worst period for Hainan offshore duty-free sales has passed [1] Group 1: Earnings Forecast - Goldman Sachs predicts a net profit rebound for China Duty Free in 2026 and 2027, with year-on-year increases of 34% and 21% respectively, reversing the decline seen in 2024 and 2025 [1] - UBS has increased the target price for China Duty Free's H-shares from HKD 71.2 to HKD 90.73, maintaining a "Buy" rating [1] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Under the new policies for offshore duty-free shopping in Hainan, UBS notes an expansion in the variety of duty-free products and a broader customer base, including cross-border travelers and Hainan residents [1] - The contribution of purchasing agents, which accounted for 35% of Hainan's offshore duty-free sales in 2021, is expected to return, increasing from the current contribution of only 5% [1] Group 3: Sales Growth Projections - UBS has revised its forecast for Hainan offshore duty-free sales growth for the next two years from 5% and 10% to 27% and 23% respectively, with sales revenue contribution rates expected to reach 55% and 57% during the same period [1]