大和：一举降统一企业中国评级至“跑输大市” 目标价降至7.3港元

Core Viewpoint - Daiwa has downgraded the rating of Uni-President China (00220) from Outperform to Underperform, with a target price reduction from HKD 9.8 to HKD 7.3 due to increasing competition in the fresh and bottled beverage sectors [1] Company Summary - The report indicates that competition from fresh beverage and bottled beverage manufacturers is intensifying [1] - Increased channel investments may lead to cost pressures in the beverage business [1] - The forecast for Uni-President China's Q4 2025 profit is expected to decline by 38% year-on-year, reaching RMB 133 million [1] - Earnings per share forecasts for the years 2025 to 2027 have been reduced by 4% to 14% [1]