Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates that Lao Pu Gold (06181) is experiencing a decline in stock price, currently down 5.14% to HKD 729.5, with a trading volume of HKD 238 million [1] - Bank of America Securities reports that Lao Pu Gold benefits from rising gold prices and ongoing brand penetration, predicting a strong revenue growth of 165% year-on-year to RMB 13.2 billion for the second half of last year [1] - Adjusted net profit for the second half is expected to reach RMB 2.4 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 169%, while the full-year adjusted net profit forecast is revised down by 5% to RMB 4.8 billion, indicating a year-on-year growth of 218% [1] Group 2 - Despite the positive revenue and profit growth, Bank of America anticipates pressure on Lao Pu Gold's gross margin due to an increase in the proportion of low-margin products, higher discount frequency, and inventory management challenges [1] - The expected gross margin for the second half of last year is projected to be 37.1%, which represents a year-on-year decline of 4 percentage points and a decrease of 1 percentage point compared to the first half [1] - The target price for Lao Pu Gold has been adjusted down from HKD 958 to HKD 860 by Bank of America [1]
老铺黄金现跌超5% 美银预计公司去年下半年毛利率同环比均出现下滑