TOPSPORTS(HK:06110) Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-10-24 11:26Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a strong performance relative to the market [7][6][17] Core Insights - The company reported a 6% year-on-year decline in revenue to 12.3 billion RMB for the first half of FY26, with a net profit decrease of 10% to 0.79 billion RMB, aligning with expectations [7][9] - The company proposed a mid-term dividend of 0.13 RMB per share, achieving a high payout ratio of 102%, emphasizing shareholder returns [7] - The main brand's revenue decline narrowed to 5%, while other brands faced a 12% drop, attributed to fluctuations in consumer environment and reduced foot traffic [7] - The company is enhancing operational efficiency through channel optimization and a multi-channel approach, resulting in double-digit growth in online retail [7][6] Financial Data and Earnings Forecast - Revenue projections for FY2024 to FY2028 are as follows: 28.93 billion RMB (FY2024), 27.01 billion RMB (FY2025), 25.94 billion RMB (FY2026E), 27.34 billion RMB (FY2027E), and 29.04 billion RMB (FY2028E) [6][17] - Net profit forecasts are 2.21 billion RMB (FY2024), 1.29 billion RMB (FY2025), 1.29 billion RMB (FY2026E), 1.42 billion RMB (FY2027E), and 1.55 billion RMB (FY2028E) [6][17] - The gross margin is projected to be 41.8% (FY2024), declining to 38.4% (FY2025) and stabilizing around 39.3% to 40% in subsequent years [6][17] Operational Performance - The company has reduced its direct store count by 332 to 4,688 stores, with a 3% decline in direct sales to 10.6 billion RMB, indicating a strategic focus on operational efficiency [7] - Inventory levels decreased to 5.8 billion RMB, with inventory turnover days at 150 days, reflecting improved inventory management [7] - The company maintains a strong online presence with over 800 Douyin and WeChat video accounts, and more than 3,600 mini-program stores, establishing a comprehensive online-offline operational network [7]