GOLDEN SUN SECURITIES·2025-10-28 09:30Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Qingdao Beer [3][6] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 29.37 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 1.4%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.27 billion yuan, up 5.7% year-on-year [1] - In Q3 2025, revenue was 8.88 billion yuan, slightly down 0.2% year-on-year, while net profit was 1.37 billion yuan, an increase of 1.6% year-on-year [1] - The company is focusing on optimizing brand and product structure, enhancing its main brand product combinations, and expanding into new sales channels [2] Financial Performance - The gross margin for Q3 2025 increased by 1.4 percentage points to 43.6%, with a decrease in unit cost by 3.0% year-on-year to 2,317 yuan per ton [2] - The net profit margin for Q3 2025 was 16.1%, up 0.2 percentage points year-on-year [2] - The company expects net profits for 2025-2027 to be 4.70 billion, 5.06 billion, and 5.41 billion yuan respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 8.2%, 7.6%, and 6.9% [3] Strategic Focus - The company is enhancing its operational capabilities amid weak consumer demand and is focusing on strategic planning for the 14th Five-Year Plan [2] - The company is actively developing its online channels and new retail formats to strengthen its market presence [2]