LZLJ(SZ:000568) Huaxin Securities·2025-11-04 08:05Investment Rating - The investment rating for Luzhou Laojiao is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company is implementing a strategy of controlling volume and stabilizing prices while enhancing channel penetration to strengthen end-user reach [3] - The company is focusing on promoting mid-to-high-end products and has initiated trials for new products in key cities [3] - The financial performance shows a decline in revenue and net profit for the first three quarters of 2025, with total revenue of 23.127 billion yuan (down 5% year-on-year) and net profit of 10.762 billion yuan (down 7% year-on-year) [1][2] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For Q3 2025, total revenue was 6.674 billion yuan (down 10% year-on-year), and net profit was 3.099 billion yuan (down 13% year-on-year) [1][2] - The gross margin decreased by 1 percentage point to 87.17%, attributed to a higher proportion of low-margin products [2] - The net profit margin decreased by 2 percentage points to 46.62% [2] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on a dual-brand strategy with three product lines and a major product approach, adapting to consumer demand and channel changes [4] - There is an emphasis on digital transformation in channels, including the establishment of an e-commerce platform and partnerships with mainstream e-commerce and instant retail platforms [3] Earnings Forecast - EPS estimates for 2025-2027 have been adjusted to 8.26, 8.64, and 9.40 yuan respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 16, 16, and 14 times [4] - The company anticipates steady business development in the future, driven by the expansion into low-alcohol products and deeper market penetration [4]