涪陵榨菜（002507）：成本红利延续，费用投放加大

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [4][7]. Core Views - The company continues to benefit from cost advantages due to declining raw material prices, particularly for green vegetables, which has positively impacted gross margins [3][4]. - The company is focusing on expanding its product categories and channels, supported by an acquisition of a 51% stake in Sichuan Weizimei Food Technology Co., Ltd., which will enhance its product offerings in compound seasonings and pre-prepared dishes [3][4]. - The report forecasts a steady growth in net profit for the years 2025 to 2027, with expected increases of 3.3%, 10.8%, and 11.3%, reaching 0.83 billion, 0.92 billion, and 1.02 billion respectively [4]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 1.313 billion, a year-on-year increase of 0.51%, and a net profit of 441 million, a decrease of 1.66% [1]. - The second quarter of 2025 saw revenue of 600 million, up 7.59% year-on-year, while net profit decreased by 4.59% to 168 million [1][3]. - The gross margin for Q2 2025 was reported at 52.00%, an increase of 2.82 percentage points year-on-year [3]. Product and Regional Performance - Revenue by product category for the first half of 2025 was as follows: pickled vegetables (1.123 billion, +0.45%), radishes (33 million, +38.35%), pickled cabbage (119 million, -8.37%), and others (37 million, +9.30%) [2]. - Regional revenue performance showed growth in Central China (+7.8%) and exports (+6.9%), while other regions experienced declines [2]. Dealer Network - As of the end of the first half of 2025, the company had 2,446 dealers, a net decrease of 186 compared to the end of 2024, due to the company's initiative to optimize its dealer network [2].