纺织服饰行业周专题：Amer Sports 2024年归母净利润增长135%

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the textile and apparel sector, including Anta Sports, Huayi Group, Weixing Co., and others, with projected PE ratios for 2025 ranging from 10 to 21 times [12][35]. Core Insights - Amer Sports is projected to achieve a remarkable 135% year-on-year growth in net profit for 2024, with revenues increasing by 18% to $5.183 billion [1][16]. - The Technical Apparel segment is expected to grow by 20% in 2025, driven by strong performance in the Greater China region [2][17]. - The Outdoor Performance segment is anticipated to see a low double-digit growth, while the Ball & Racquet segment is expected to grow in the low to mid-single digits [2][17]. - The overall textile and apparel sector is facing pressure in 2024 due to weak consumer demand, but a recovery is expected in 2025 as retail performance stabilizes [5][33]. Summary by Sections Amer Sports Performance - In 2024, Amer Sports' revenue is expected to reach $5.183 billion, with a significant increase in net profit to $73 million, and an adjusted net profit growth of 329% to $236 million [1][16]. - The company’s gross profit margin is projected to improve to 55.7%, and operating profit margin to 11.1% [1][16]. Technical Apparel - The Technical Apparel segment, led by the Arc'teryx brand, saw a 33% revenue increase in Q4 2024, reaching $745 million, with a direct-to-consumer (DTC) revenue growth of 44% [2][22]. - The adjusted operating profit margin for this segment improved to 24.3% due to optimized product and channel strategies [2][22]. Outdoor Performance - The Outdoor Performance segment, centered around the Salomon brand, reported a 13% revenue increase to $594 million in Q4 2024, with DTC sales growing by 58% [3][25]. - The adjusted operating profit margin for this segment rose to 11.1% [3][25]. Ball & Racquet Sports - The Ball & Racquet segment, featuring the Wilson brand, experienced a 22% revenue growth to $296 million in Q4 2024, although long-term growth is expected to stabilize in the low to mid-single digits [4][28]. - The adjusted operating profit margin improved to -3.7% as inventory normalized [4][28]. Industry Outlook - The textile and apparel sector is expected to see a recovery in 2025, with leading companies benefiting from improved supply chain dynamics and inventory health [5][33]. - The report highlights the importance of focusing on companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential, such as Anta Sports and Huayi Group, as the market stabilizes [5][33].