ANTA SPORTS(02020) 长江证券·2025-01-20 09:40Investment Rating - Buy rating maintained for Anta Sports (2020 HK) [6] Core Views - Anta Sports reported Q4 and full-year 2024 retail sales performance with Anta and FILA brands showing high single-digit growth in Q4 while other brands grew 50%-55% [2][4] - Full-year retail sales for Anta and FILA brands grew by high single-digit and mid single-digit respectively with other brands growing 40%-45% [2][4] - Anta brand's Q4 retail sales grew by high single-digit (mid single-digit in Q3) with healthy inventory levels and slightly deeper discounts [7] - FILA brand's Q4 retail sales exceeded expectations with high single-digit growth driven by strong performance across its mainline children's and trendy sub-brands [7] - Descente and Kolon continued high growth rates becoming the third growth pillar for the group [7] - Anta Sports' 2024-2026 net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 12 0/138/154 billion yuan representing year-on-year growth of 18%/15%/11% respectively [7] - Current price corresponds to PE ratios of 17/14/13X for 2024-2026 indicating relatively low valuation [7] Financial Forecasts - Anta Sports' operating income is projected to grow from 62 356 million yuan in 2023 to 85 117 million yuan in 2026 with year-on-year growth rates of 16 23%/12 63%/10 29%/9 89% [9] - Net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to increase from 10 236 million yuan in 2023 to 15 394 65 million yuan in 2026 with year-on-year growth rates of 34 86%/33 04%/1 46%/11 42% [9] - EPS is forecasted to rise from 3 63 yuan/share in 2023 to 5 45 yuan/share in 2026 [9]