WANDA FILM(SZ:002739) HTSC·2025-08-29 04:48Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of RMB 13.86 [7][9]. Core Views - The company's H1 performance met expectations, with total revenue of RMB 6.689 billion, a year-on-year increase of 7.57%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 536 million, reflecting a significant year-on-year increase of 372.55% [1]. - Despite a decline in box office performance leading to losses in Q2, the company is positioned as a leader in the full film industry chain, with rapid growth in non-ticket revenue, indicating strong profitability visibility [1][2]. - The company has a rich pipeline of films scheduled for release, including several that have already performed well at the box office during the summer season [3]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company achieved total revenue of RMB 6.689 billion, with a net profit of RMB 536 million and a non-recurring net profit of RMB 480 million, marking year-on-year increases of 372.55% and 455.35% respectively [1]. - The gross margin for H1 2025 was 28.28%, an increase of 2.20 percentage points year-on-year [2]. - The company experienced a decline in Q2 revenue to RMB 1.980 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 17.38% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 57.94% due to a significant drop in box office performance [1][2]. Business Development - The company is expanding its non-ticket revenue streams, which saw a 74% increase in H1 2025, and is enhancing its business structure by integrating quality resources [4]. - Strategic partnerships have been established, including collaborations with Haoyun Coconut and 52TOYS, resulting in the opening of 49 Haoyun Coconut stores and 175 52TOYS specialty stores [4]. Market Outlook - The report anticipates a recovery in cinema attendance and box office performance in the second half of the year, supported by a strong lineup of films and a stable summer box office performance [2][5]. - The company has adjusted its profit forecasts for 2025-2027, now projecting net profits of RMB 751 million, RMB 1.103 billion, and RMB 1.349 billion respectively [5].