Ge Long Hui·2026-01-23 02:36Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that despite the pressure on the ready-to-drink channel, which has seen its revenue contribution drop to approximately 35%, the overall sales of China Resources Beer demonstrated resilience due to single-digit sales growth in non-ready-to-drink channels [1] - The report suggests that with the support of declining raw material costs, China Resources Beer is expected to achieve its guidance of high single-digit to double-digit net profit growth by 2025 [1] - Management has indicated that the liquor business may incur impairment losses, which, while causing short-term pain, is viewed positively in the long term as it can eliminate factors that have long suppressed valuations, acting as a catalyst for value enhancement [1] Group 2 - The target price for China Resources Beer has been adjusted from HKD 33.5 to HKD 31, while maintaining a "Buy" rating [1]