上市九年首亏，绝味食品进入“寒冬”

Core Viewpoint - ST Juewei (referred to as "Juewei Food") announced a projected revenue of 5.3 billion to 5.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 12.09% to 15.29%, and a projected net profit attributable to shareholders of -160 million to -220 million yuan, marking the first annual loss since its listing in 2017 [2][4]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, Juewei Food achieved a net profit of 280 million yuan, indicating a significant fourth-quarter loss of 440 million to 500 million yuan [4]. - The company's revenue fluctuated from 6.623 billion yuan in 2022 to 7.261 billion yuan in 2023, then dropped to 6.257 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decline of 13.84% [5]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders decreased from 235 million yuan in 2022 to 344 million yuan in 2023, and further down to 227 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year drop of 34.04% [5]. Regulatory Issues - Juewei Food faced regulatory scrutiny due to unrecognized franchise store renovation income from 2017 to 2021, resulting in a correction order, a warning, and a fine of 4 million yuan from the Hunan Securities Regulatory Bureau [5]. - The company was publicly reprimanded by the Shanghai Stock Exchange, leading to its stock being placed under risk warning and changing its name to "ST Juewei" [5]. Market Challenges - The company is experiencing a decline in the number of franchise stores, which peaked at 15,950 in 2023 and has since decreased to 10,713 by January 2026, a reduction of 5,237 stores [7][8]. - The revenue from poultry products, primarily duck necks, has decreased from 3.444 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2023 to 2.434 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, a decline of over 1 billion yuan [9]. Strategic Adjustments - In response to market challenges, Juewei Food is shifting its strategy from focusing solely on duck necks to a broader approach in the marinated food sector, launching new products like the "Hot Marinated Cup" priced at 4.9 yuan [9]. - The company is also venturing into the restaurant sector, opening a fast-food outlet named "Juewei Pot" in Shenzhen, which offers a range of dishes priced between 26.9 yuan and 39.9 yuan [9][11]. Consumer Trust Issues - Juewei Food is facing declining consumer trust, highlighted by a controversy over misleading pricing practices and food safety concerns, including reports of counterfeit health certificates among staff [11][13].