Core Viewpoint - CICC has raised the adjusted net profit forecasts for Gu Ming (01364) for 2025 and 2026 by 9% and 19% to 2.5 billion and 3.2 billion HKD respectively, and introduced a profit forecast of 3.9 billion HKD for 2027, reflecting better-than-expected store opening pace and gross margin improvements [1] Group 1 - The company is expected to achieve a 64% year-on-year growth in core profit for 2025, with a projected revenue increase of 46% and adjusted core net profit reaching 2.52 billion HKD, outperforming market expectations due to better-than-expected store openings and gross margin improvements [2] - In the second half of 2025, same-store sales are anticipated to maintain strong growth, supported by delivery platform subsidies and new product offerings, with a projected net increase of nearly 3,500 stores, bringing the total to over 13,000 [3] Group 2 - In 2026, the company will focus on dine-in services and brand upgrades, with same-store revenue expected to grow by 0-5%, as the impact of delivery subsidies diminishes and the company enhances its brand recognition [4] - The company plans to upgrade its store image and maintain a rapid store opening pace, further consolidating its leading advantage in the market [4]
中金：维持古茗(01364)跑赢行业评级 上调目标价至36港元