adidas(US:ADDYY) Changjiang Securities·2025-11-10 15:20Investment Rating - The investment rating for the industry is "Positive" and is maintained [6]. Core Insights - In FY2025Q3 (July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025), the company achieved revenue of €6.63 billion, representing an 8% year-over-year increase at constant exchange rates. The revenue performance was in line with expectations, with the Adidas brand revenue increasing by 12% [2][4]. - The gross profit margin improved by 0.5 percentage points to 51.8%, driven by lower product and transportation costs, improved business mix, and strong sales [2][4]. - Operating profit margin increased by 1.8 percentage points to 11.1%, while the net profit margin rose by 0.1 percentage points to 7.0% [2][4]. Revenue Breakdown - By region, the Adidas brand saw revenue growth across all markets: Europe (+9%), North America (+1%), Emerging Markets (+11%), Japan/Korea (+6%), and Greater China (+6%). The Adidas brand revenue in these regions grew by 12%, 8%, 13%, 11%, and 10% respectively [5]. - By channel, all channels for the Adidas brand experienced double-digit growth: wholesale (+10%), DTC (+14%), self-operated stores (+13%), and e-commerce (+15%) [5]. - By product category, both footwear and apparel for the Adidas brand achieved double-digit growth, with footwear up by 11% and apparel by 16%. Accessories saw a modest increase of 1% [5]. Inventory and Guidance - As of FY2025Q3, the company's inventory increased by 21% year-over-year to $5.47 billion, attributed to a low base last year and pre-purchases for the World Cup, which is expected to support revenue growth [11]. - The company raised its full-year guidance, projecting a 9% year-over-year revenue increase for FY2025 at constant exchange rates, with the Adidas brand expected to achieve double-digit growth. Operating profit is forecasted to be €2 billion, up from a previous estimate of €1.7 to €1.8 billion [11].