YILI(SH:600887) CMS·2025-10-31 06:34Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for Yili Co., Ltd. [1][4] Core Views - The company's Q3 2025 revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 1.70% and 3.35% year-on-year, respectively, which aligns with expectations. The performance was impacted by a constrained consumer environment, competitive pricing strategies, and a high base effect from the previous year. However, Yili has managed to maintain its market share in liquid milk, while other business segments performed well, leading to continuous improvement in net profit margins. The overall trend remains positive [1][4] - Looking ahead to 2026, milk prices are expected to rise moderately, which could improve supply and demand dynamics. The report highlights the company's competitive advantages and resilience in performance. Additionally, Yili has initiated a mid-term dividend this year, with expectations to continue a high dividend strategy, providing substantial returns to shareholders. Future focus areas include the recovery of liquid milk, performance improvements under balanced supply and demand, and new growth drivers from deep processing, health products, and overseas markets. The projected EPS for 2025 and 2026 is 1.76 and 1.94 yuan, respectively, with a corresponding valuation of 15.5X for 2025 [1][4] Financial Performance Summary - For Q3 2025, Yili's total revenue was 28.63 billion yuan, and net profit attributable to shareholders was 3.23 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 1.70% and 3.35%, respectively. The company reported a cash collection of 32.97 billion yuan, down 3.09% year-on-year, and operating cash flow of 6.44 billion yuan, down 24.7% year-on-year. The mid-term dividend amounted to 3.04 billion yuan, representing 29.12% of the profit for the first three quarters [1][3][4] - In terms of product categories, liquid milk saw a decline of 8.8% year-on-year, primarily due to weak demand and intensified competition. Conversely, milk powder and dairy products grew by 12.6%, with both infant and adult formulas expected to achieve double-digit growth throughout the year. Ice cream sales increased by 17.4%, although its contribution to overall revenue was limited due to the end of the peak season. Other products, including new water products, saw a significant increase of 219.4% [1][3][4] - The company's gross margin for Q3 was 33.92%, a decrease of 1.13 percentage points year-on-year, mainly due to a high base from the previous year and a decline in the gross margin of liquid milk. The net profit margin for Q3 was 11.27%, down 0.19 percentage points year-on-year [1][3][4] Future Outlook - The report anticipates continued pressure on revenue in Q4 due to the impact of the Spring Festival timing, but expects improvements in internal profit margins. The overall industry supply-demand balance is projected to improve next year, with a focus on marginal demand recovery leading to sustained performance enhancements [1][4]