特步国际(01368.HK)：4Q25表现稳健 全年指引顺利达成

Company Dynamics - The company reported its Q4 2025 operational performance, with the main brand's retail revenue remaining flat year-on-year, retail discounts maintained at 70-75%, and channel inventory turnover at 4.5 months by the end of December [1] - The Saucony brand saw retail revenue growth of over 30% year-on-year, with strong performance in offline channels and an average store efficiency of 450,000 yuan per month [1] Commentary - The retail environment has experienced fluctuations, but the main brand's operations remained stable in Q4 2025, with online channels, particularly live e-commerce, performing well [1] - Monthly performance showed stability in October and November due to the Golden Week and Double Eleven promotions, while December's performance was affected by weather conditions [1] - The main brand's retail discounts remained stable, and the turnover of channel inventory was at a healthy level [1] - The functional category continued to perform well, with the running category achieving double-digit growth year-on-year [1] Future Plans - In 2026, the main brand will focus on enhancing offline store efficiency, with plans to convert 200 stores to DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) model in Q4 2025 and continue this strategy [2] - The company plans to open 20-30 new gold standard leading stores in 2026, with a focus on core business districts in first and second-tier cities [2] - The company aims to accelerate the layout of selected outlet stores, planning to open 70-100 new outlet stores in 2026, with existing stores achieving monthly efficiencies exceeding 1 million yuan [2] - For the Saucony brand, the management plans to strengthen its high-end sports image in 2026, targeting high-end consumer groups and upgrading channels to enhance store efficiency [2] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company maintains its EPS forecasts for 2025 and 2026 at 0.49 and 0.55 yuan respectively, and introduces a 2027 EPS forecast of 0.61 yuan [2] - The current stock price corresponds to an 8x P/E ratio for 2026, with a target price adjustment down by 11% to 6.47 HKD, indicating a 27% upside potential from the current stock price [2]