Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 2.18 [1][10]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of RMB 30.5 billion for the first half of FY26, a year-on-year decrease of 12.1%, and a net loss attributable to shareholders of RMB 1.2 billion, which aligns with the profit warning range [6][10]. - The new management has outlined a three-year transformation plan focusing on supply chain, store, and organizational structure reforms, with a commitment to high dividend payouts [6][9]. - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.085 per share, with an expected annual dividend yield of approximately 9% [6]. Financial Performance - Revenue for FY26 is projected to be RMB 64.755 billion, reflecting a decline of 9.5% compared to the previous year [5][12]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be RMB 38.85 million for FY26, a significant drop of 90.41% year-on-year [5][12]. - The company’s gross margin improved by 0.7 percentage points to 25.3% due to product mix optimization and increased private label penetration [8][9]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is implementing a nationwide procurement model to enhance pricing power, with a goal of achieving a 10% contribution from private label sales over the next three years [9]. - Store renovations are underway to transform locations into community lifestyle centers, with plans to complete over 200 store renovations within three years [9]. - The company aims to increase online sales contribution to 40-50% over the next three years, supported by the establishment of front warehouses [9]. Market Conditions - The competitive landscape has intensified, leading to a decrease in average transaction value, with same-store sales declining by 11.7% [7][9]. - Online sales showed resilience with a 7.4% increase in order volume, contributing to a 2.1% growth in online same-store sales [7][9]. - Rental income decreased by 7.0% year-on-year due to ongoing tenant restructuring and temporary impacts from store renovations [7].
高鑫零售（06808）：新管理层开启三年调改及高派息策略