Investment Rating - The investment rating for the sports brand industry is "Outperform the Market" [2] Core Insights - The industry experienced a recovery in growth during Q3 2025, with an increase in penetration rates and a rebound in footwear growth. The overall sales for the sports category rose by 6.8%, with sales volume increasing by 4.4% and average prices up by 2.6%. The outdoor category saw a double-digit growth of 13.8% in sales [8][21] - Nike is facing significant adjustment pains, with a 12.4% year-on-year decline in sales and a market share drop of 1.9 percentage points to 8.7%. Adidas, on the other hand, achieved a 13% increase in sales, benefiting from the rapid growth of its clothing line and retro basketball shoes [8][9] - Domestic brands are under pressure from price competition, but new products are receiving positive market feedback. Anta's market share is declining, while Li Ning's new products are driving price growth. Xtep and 361 Degrees are also showing positive growth in their respective segments [8][9] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - Q3 growth has rebounded with increasing penetration rates, and footwear growth has returned. The sports apparel category saw a sales increase of 6.8% and outdoor apparel grew by 13.8% [8][21] - The penetration rate for sports and outdoor categories continues to rise, now accounting for over 25% of the apparel market [21] 2. International Brands - Nike is experiencing a significant decline in sales, down 12.4% year-on-year, while Adidas has seen a 13% increase in sales [8][9] - Nike's footwear sales are particularly weak, with basketball shoes seeing a decline of 35% [8][9] 3. Domestic Brands - Domestic brands face intense price competition, but new products are performing well in the market. Li Ning has stabilized its market share with a growth rate exceeding 30% in running shoes [8][9] - Xtep and 361 Degrees are also showing positive growth, with Xtep's running shoes growing at 19% [8][9] 4. Key Takeaways - The overall growth potential in the sports and outdoor sector remains strong, with a clear trend of brand polarization. Running shoes are outperforming other categories, while the average prices for sports apparel have declined, indicating increased competition [8][9]
运动品牌行业专题：2025第三季度产品竞争回顾与分析