Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 5.17 [6]. Core Insights - The company reported a robust revenue growth of approximately RMB 1.85 billion to RMB 2.05 billion for Q3 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 13.6% to 25.8% [1]. - The total revenue for the first three quarters is estimated to be between RMB 5.09 billion and RMB 5.29 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of about 18.5% to 23.2% [1]. - Core operating profit for Q3 is projected to be between RMB 65 million and RMB 75 million, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 44.4% to 66.7% [1]. Summary by Sections Revenue Growth and Store Expansion - The company added 361 new stores in Q3, bringing the total to 10,761 stores by the end of September, an increase of 611 stores compared to the end of 2024 [2]. - The company aims to exceed its target of opening over 1,000 new stores for the year, particularly during the peak hot pot sales season in Q4 [2]. Product Diversification - The company has successfully developed barbecue as a second growth category, increasing its revenue contribution from less than 5% to 22% in the first half of 2025 [3]. - The product range has expanded to cover eight categories, including beverages and single-serving meals, with a significant increase in SKU count from 66 in 2020 to 412 in 2024, with 95% being self-developed [3]. Financial Performance and Shareholder Returns - The company has consistently repurchased shares since 2024, with each repurchase not exceeding HKD 100 million, indicating management's confidence in the company's future [4]. - The company plans to distribute dividends of RMB 200 million and RMB 190 million for the full year of 2024 and the first half of 2025, respectively, while maintaining a healthy cash flow [4]. - Revenue is expected to grow by 22.7% and 20.3% for FY25E and FY26E, respectively, with net profit growth projected at 85.6% and 26.3% for the same periods [4].
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