Sichuan Teway Food (603317) 东方证券·2025-02-11 09:12Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company reported a strong performance in its 2024 earnings preview, achieving its employee stock ownership plan targets [4] - The company has adjusted its revenue forecasts downward for 2024 and 2025 due to weak downstream demand, but has raised its earnings per share (EPS) estimates for 2024-2026 due to declining costs [5][8] Financial Performance Summary - The company’s revenue for 2024 is projected to be 34.76 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 10.41%, with a net profit attributable to the parent company of 6.26 billion yuan, up 36.99% year-on-year [7] - The company’s EPS for 2024, 2025, and 2026 is forecasted to be 0.59 yuan, 0.68 yuan, and 0.78 yuan respectively, with previous estimates being 0.52 yuan and 0.64 yuan for 2024 and 2025 [5][8] - The company’s gross margin is expected to improve from 37.9% in 2023 to 41.8% in 2024, while the net margin is projected to increase from 14.5% in 2023 to 18.0% in 2024 [7][11] Strategic Developments - The company has acquired a 63.84% stake in "Jia Dian Zi Wei," enhancing its product line and distribution channels, particularly targeting the younger consumer market [7][8] - The establishment of a branch in Hangzhou aims to strengthen online sales and improve the marketing service network [7][8]