巴比食品（605338）：2025年半年报点评：经营加速改善，盈利表现亮眼

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company, indicating an expected stock price increase of over 15% relative to the benchmark index [5][12]. Core Views - The company has shown significant improvement in operations and profitability, with a 9.3% year-on-year increase in revenue to 840 million yuan and an 18.1% increase in net profit to 130 million yuan for the first half of 2025 [1]. - The company is progressing with both organic growth and strategic investments, including a partnership with a well-known local brand to enhance its supply chain and operational efficiency [3]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, the company achieved revenue of 470 million yuan, a 13.5% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 90 million yuan, up 31.4% year-on-year [1]. - The company's gross margin improved to 28.2%, a 1.9 percentage point increase year-on-year, primarily due to lower pork raw material costs [2]. Business Segments - The catering segment performed well, with revenue of 110 million yuan in Q2 2025, reflecting a 26.2% year-on-year growth, driven by synergies between large clients and retail operations [2]. - Retail sales saw significant growth, with sales from major platforms like Hema and Meituan increasing by over 187% and nearly 90% respectively [2]. Future Outlook - The company aims to open 1,000 new stores by 2025, with a successful strategic investment in a local brand expected to enhance capacity utilization [3]. - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at 1.90 billion, 2.12 billion, and 2.29 billion yuan, with corresponding net profits of 290 million, 320 million, and 350 million yuan [4][3].