HTSC·2025-04-30 06:19Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [7][8]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 16.746 billion RMB in Q1 2025, a year-over-year decrease of 10.96%, with a gross margin of 32.98% [1]. - The decline in duty-free sales is expected to stabilize as the high base effect diminishes, leading to a potential recovery in operations [1]. - The company is positioned to benefit from various supportive policies, a rebound in inbound and outbound passenger flow, and an upgrade in product structure, which could enhance profitability [1]. - The new "buy and refund" tax policy is anticipated to boost consumer spending among inbound tourists [3]. - The company has plans to upgrade existing city stores and add new ones, which is expected to capture additional inbound customer traffic [3]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenue was 16.746 billion RMB, with a net profit of 1.938 billion RMB, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 15.98% [1]. - The company forecasts EPS of 2.26, 2.56, and 2.91 RMB for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [4]. Market Trends - Duty-free sales in January, February, and March 2025 were 3.13 billion, 5.28 billion, and 2.90 billion RMB, with year-over-year declines narrowing to -5.3% in March [2]. - The recovery in airport passenger flow is evident, with significant increases in international passenger throughput [2]. Valuation - The target price for A-shares is set at 79.1 RMB, and for H-shares at 73.08 HKD, reflecting a premium based on the company's leading position in the duty-free market [4].