Core Insights - The article highlights the significant presence of Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, at the 10th anniversary exhibition of Pop Mart in Shanghai, indicating the growing interest of major global brands in the Chinese consumer market [2][5][8]. Company Overview - Pop Mart, a leading player in the trendy toy market, has seen its market capitalization drop to approximately 350 billion HKD after a recent stock price correction, yet it remains one of the most remarkable consumer companies of the year [5][15]. - The company has experienced a remarkable turnaround in 2024, with a substantial increase in revenue driven by the popularity of its LABUBU character and expansion into Southeast Asia [7][14]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Pop Mart reported a record revenue of 13.88 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 204.4%, with a net profit of 4.574 billion CNY, up 396.5% [14]. - LABUBU, as a key intellectual property (IP) for Pop Mart, contributed approximately 4.814 billion CNY to the total revenue, representing a significant increase in its share of total revenue from 13.7% in the same period of 2024 to 34.7% in 2025 [14][15]. Market Trends - The article notes a notable moment when BLACKPINK member Lisa posted with LABUBU, leading to a surge in interest and making Pop Mart's app the top shopping app on the US App Store [8]. - Despite the recent stock price decline of over 25% from its peak, analysts suggest that this may not indicate a decline in IP popularity but rather a result of rapid production expansion [15][18].
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