Qi Lu Wan Bao·2026-01-01 16:31Core Viewpoint - The adjustment trend in the liquor industry is becoming increasingly severe, as evidenced by the third-quarter financial reports of 20 A-share liquor companies, indicating significant declines in revenue and net profit [1] Financial Performance - The total revenue of 20 liquor companies in the third quarter reached 77.976 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 18.47% [1] - The net profit for these companies was 28.011 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year drop of 22.22%, marking a new low for this cycle [1] Industry Dynamics - The "Matthew Effect" is becoming more pronounced, with only Kweichow Moutai and Shanxi Fenjiu achieving growth in both revenue and net profit, while the performance decline of the other 18 companies has worsened compared to the second quarter [1] - Over half of the liquor companies reported a year-on-year decline in net profit, with regional companies facing particularly severe challenges [1] Regional Company Challenges - Kuozi Jiao's net profit plummeted by 92.55%, nearing a loss, while several companies like Jiu Gui Jiu and Huang Tai Jiu Ye have also fallen into losses [1] - Jinzhongzi Jiu experienced a slight revenue increase of 3.73%, but still reported a net loss, failing to reverse the industry's downturn [1] Market Trends - The industry is witnessing a dual pressure from top-tier companies and the inherent brand and channel weaknesses of regional firms, leading to a shrinking survival space [1] - The trend towards lower alcohol content and targeting younger consumers is becoming irreversible in the liquor industry, with the market for low-alcohol beverages expected to exceed 74 billion yuan by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 25%, significantly outpacing the overall liquor industry [1] - Both top-tier and regional liquor companies need to optimize product structures and cultivate younger customer bases to explore new growth avenues [1]