机构：山西证券 2025Q3 名创国内同店销售增长提速，名创海外同店销售转正。分业务看，1）MINISO 中国，2025 年 前三季度，实现营收80.24 亿元，同比增长14.1%，其中2025Q3 同店销售同比增长高单位数，2025 年10 月同店销售同比增长进一步提速至低双位数，延续逐季改善趋势。截至2025Q3 末，名创优品国内共拥 有门店4407 家，较年初净增加21 家，其中，2025Q3 单季度门店净增加102 家。2）MINISO 海外， 2025 年前三季度，实现营收58.46 亿元，同比增长28.7%，其中，2025Q3 可比同店销售同比增长低单位 数，扭转上半年的下降态势，其中战略市场北美及欧洲的同店销售增长更为优异，海外直营业务的经营 利润率同比提升。 截至2025Q3 末，名创优品海外市场门店合计为3424 家，较年初净增加306 家。 分区域看，北美、拉美、亚洲（除中国）、欧洲、其它区域门店分别为421、684、1748、337、234 家，较年初净增加71、47、137、42、9 家。3）TOP TOY，2025年前三季度，实现营收13.17 亿元，同 比增长87.9%，其中202 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommend" rating for the company with a target price of 9.52 CNY [2][9]. Core Insights - The company's net profit for Q3 increased by 71% year-on-year, benefiting from market fluctuations. The return on equity (ROE) improved significantly, reaching 4.2%, up by 1.6 percentage points year-on-year [2][9]. - The overall business performance is positively correlated with market conditions, with notable growth in brokerage services, which saw a year-on-year increase of 152.3% [3][9]. - The company is progressing with its merger with Guorong Securities, which is expected to expand its business scale and development potential [9]. Financial Performance Summary - The total revenue for the reporting period, excluding other business income, was 36 billion CNY, representing a year-on-year increase of 38.4% [7]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company was 12.4 billion CNY, up 70.6% year-on-year [7]. - The company's total assets, excluding client funds, reached 820 billion CNY, an increase of 62 billion CNY year-on-year, with a net asset value of 297 billion CNY, up 14.2 billion CNY [8]. Business Segment Performance - Proprietary business revenue totaled 1.85 billion CNY, with a quarterly revenue of 590 million CNY, showing a decrease from the previous quarter [3]. - Brokerage business revenue was 980 million CNY for the quarter, reflecting a 68.5% increase quarter-on-quarter and a 152.3% increase year-on-year [3]. - Investment banking revenue was 280 million CNY, with a slight year-on-year increase [3]. Market Position and Valuation - The company’s current share price is 8.61 CNY, with a market capitalization of 38.483 billion CNY [4]. - The projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 0.33 CNY, 0.35 CNY, and 0.38 CNY respectively, with corresponding price-to-book (PB) ratios of 1.31, 1.27, and 1.23 [10][9].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for Huatai Securities (601688) [1][9] Core Views - The overall performance of the company meets expectations, with a stable ROE year-on-year, primarily due to a high base from the previous year related to the sale of AssetMark [1][9] - The company’s total revenue for the reporting period was 266 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.3%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was 127.3 billion yuan, up 1.7% year-on-year [7][9] Financial Performance Summary - The company's ROE for the reporting period was 6.2%, down 0.5 percentage points year-on-year, with a quarterly ROE of 2.5%, up 0.6 percentage points quarter-on-quarter but down 1.4 percentage points year-on-year [1] - The financial leverage ratio at the end of the reporting period was 3.68 times, an increase of 0.33 times year-on-year and 0.4 times quarter-on-quarter [1] - The net profit margin for the reporting period was 47.9%, down 4.1 percentage points year-on-year, with a quarterly net profit margin of 48.2%, up 2.3 percentage points quarter-on-quarter but down 13 percentage points year-on-year [1] Business Segment Performance - Proprietary business revenue totaled 10.22 billion yuan, with a quarterly revenue of 3.59 billion yuan, down 2.8 billion yuan quarter-on-quarter [2] - Interest income from credit business was 10.04 billion yuan, with a quarterly income of 3.62 billion yuan, up 3.9 million yuan quarter-on-quarter [2] - Brokerage business revenue significantly increased to 6.59 billion yuan, with a quarterly revenue of 2.83 billion yuan, up 56% quarter-on-quarter and 128.1% year-on-year [2] Market and Valuation - The target price for Huatai Securities is set at 24.50 yuan, with the current price at 21.72 yuan, indicating potential upside [4][9] - The expected EPS for 2025, 2026, and 2027 is projected to be 1.91, 2.07, and 2.26 yuan respectively, with corresponding PB ratios of 1.13, 1.06, and 1.00 [9][10]

Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs initiates coverage of Weilong Delicious (09985) with a "Buy" rating, citing a favorable risk-reward profile after a 30% price correction since April [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Weilong Delicious is a well-known Chinese snack company with a strong national presence in the seasoning noodle and konjac product sectors [1] - The company holds a dominant market position in the konjac food segment, expected to contribute over 60% of sales by 2025, with a current market share of 42% [1] Group 2: Financial Projections - Goldman Sachs forecasts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% for Weilong's earnings from 2025 to 2027, compared to 3% for its closest global peer, Calbee [1] - The projected sales and net profit CAGR for Weilong from 2025 to 2027 is estimated at 11% and 13%, respectively [2] Group 3: Market Dynamics - The report acknowledges increasing competition in the konjac product market but highlights several factors supporting Weilong's growth: 1. Smaller competitors are more vulnerable to cost increases and pricing pressures [2] 2. Weilong's first-mover advantage allows it to adapt to competitive pressures due to its national coverage and resources [2] 3. The company's brand image and market insights provide opportunities for consumer penetration, channel expansion, and product variety [2] Group 4: Profitability Outlook - Efforts to optimize automation, increase capacity utilization, and leverage operational efficiencies are expected to enhance Weilong's net profit margin from 18.9% in 2025 to 19.5% in 2027 [2]

Core Viewpoint - The telecommunications industry has undergone significant changes over the past decade, with increased competition impacting traditional operators like Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) [1][5]. Financial Performance - Over the past five years, Verizon has provided a total return of -1.42% to investors, while the S&P 500 index has delivered a total return of 112.5% [3]. - Verizon's Q2 earnings report showed a GAAP EPS of $1.18, exceeding expectations by $0.10, with actual revenue of $34.05 billion, slightly above market expectations [3][9]. - The company's net profit margin currently stands at 13.28%, which is below its 10-year average [9]. User Growth and Market Position - Verizon's postpaid phone user losses have narrowed, but broadband user growth has slowed, with net adds dropping from 339,000 in Q1 2025 to 293,000 in Q2 2025 [4]. - The company holds nearly 37% market share in a saturated U.S. market, but this share is at risk due to increasing competition [4][11]. Competitive Landscape - Verizon faces intense competition from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Cricket Wireless, with customers showing low brand loyalty [5][11]. - Despite recent price increases, competitors are using promotional discounts to attract customers, which may impact Verizon's market share [11]. Debt and Cash Flow - Verizon's cash flow has stagnated since December 2020, with the company planning to spend between $17.5 billion and $18.5 billion this year, while its debt approaches $170 billion [7]. - The company's ability to increase dividends is limited due to high spending and rising debt levels [7]. Strategic Moves - Verizon's acquisition of Frontier Communications for $20 billion has been approved by the FCC and may provide slight benefits, particularly in expanding its 5G network [11]. - The company is recognized for its strong reputation among consumers, which may help improve its 5G network capabilities [11].

Core Viewpoint - The research report from CMB International indicates that Jiangnan Buyi's annual performance as of the end of June met expectations, but concerns arise from relatively weak core brand sales growth and high inventory levels [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - Retail sales growth in July and August was encouraging, but the company's guidance for fiscal year 2026, particularly regarding net profit margins, is very conservative [1] - CMB International slightly lowered the net profit forecasts for Jiangnan Buyi for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 by 7% and 8% respectively, considering faster sales growth mainly from new brand contributions, lower-than-expected gross margins, and lower operational leverage [1] Group 2: Investment Outlook - The company maintains an attractive dividend yield forecast of 8% for fiscal year 2026, leading to a "buy" rating, although short-term stock price catalysts may be limited [1] - The target price has been raised from HKD 18.68 to HKD 23.3, based on a projected price-to-earnings ratio of 12 times for fiscal year 2026 [1] Group 3: Market Position - Despite the adjustments, Jiangnan Buyi's sales growth and net profit are still considered resilient and leading within the industry, although net profit growth for fiscal year 2026 may remain moderate [1]

Core Viewpoint - The report indicates that China Merchants Securities has shown a steady growth in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, with a notable increase in various financial metrics, reflecting a positive outlook for the company's performance in the investment banking sector [1] Financial Performance - Total operating revenue (excluding other business income) reached 10.4 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 9%, with a quarterly revenue of 5.8 billion RMB, up by 11.5% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 5.19 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 9.2%, with a quarterly net profit of 2.88 billion RMB, up by 5.7% [1] - Return on equity (ROE) for the reporting period was 3.9%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points year-on-year [1] Asset and Liability Overview - Total assets (excluding client funds) amounted to 499.3 billion RMB, an increase of 8.92 billion RMB year-on-year, with net assets of 131.4 billion RMB, up by 6.95 billion RMB [1] - The company's leverage ratio was 3.8 times, a decrease of 0.14 times year-on-year [1] Revenue Breakdown - The net income from capital-intensive businesses totaled 4.75 billion RMB, with a quarterly figure of 3.03 billion RMB, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.31 billion RMB [1] - Brokerage business revenue grew significantly, reaching 3.73 billion RMB, with a quarterly revenue of 1.77 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 40.5% [1] - Investment banking revenue was 400 million RMB, with a quarterly revenue of 220 million RMB, showing a year-on-year increase of 0.2 billion RMB [1] Market Conditions - The average daily trading volume in the market was 12.64 trillion RMB, down by 17.2% quarter-on-quarter [1] - The company’s market share in margin financing was 5.15%, a decrease of 0.13 percentage points year-on-year [1] Regulatory Metrics - The risk coverage ratio stood at 241.7%, down by 13 percentage points from the previous period [1] - The net stable funding ratio was 160.3%, a decrease of 8.9 percentage points from the previous period [1] Investment Outlook - The company maintains its earnings forecast, projecting EPS for 2025/2026/2027 at 1.45/1.56/1.67 RMB, with corresponding BPS of 13.98/15.02/16.06 RMB [1] - The target price is set at 22.37 RMB, based on a 1.6 times PB valuation for 2025, maintaining a "recommended" rating [1]

Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs has downgraded the GMV forecast for Dongfang Zhenxuan (01797) for the fiscal years 2026 to 2027 by 1% to 3%, while increasing revenue forecasts by up to 10% due to the rising contribution of self-operated brand products [1] Group 1 - The adjusted net profit margin forecast for fiscal years 2026 to 2027 has been raised by 0.2 and 1 percentage points [1] - The target price for Dongfang Zhenxuan has been increased from 8 HKD to 9 HKD [1] - Despite the adjustments, Goldman Sachs maintains a "Sell" rating on Dongfang Zhenxuan due to weak fundamentals and high valuations [1] Group 2 - For the half-year ending May this year, Dongfang Zhenxuan reported mixed performance, with GMV declining by 55% year-on-year to 3.9 billion RMB, which is 15% lower than Goldman Sachs' expectations [1] - The company managed to exceed earnings expectations by controlling operating expenses, resulting in a net profit growth of 30% to 135 million RMB for the fiscal year 2025, excluding the one-time impact from the sale of "Yuhui Tong" [1]

Core Points - Dongwu Cement (00695) reported a revenue of HKD 126 million for the six months ending June 30, 2025, representing an 18% year-on-year increase [1] - The loss attributable to the company's owners narrowed to HKD 9.155 million, a 74.5% improvement compared to the previous year [1] - The basic loss per share was HKD 0.017 [1] Financial Performance - The net profit margin for the reporting period was approximately -10.3%, an improvement from -37.5% in the same period last year, reflecting a 27.2% increase [1] - The improvement in net profit margin was primarily driven by domestic cement industry policies that boosted performance, alongside a slowdown in overall market demand in China [1] - The company also benefited from gains related to the transfer of cement clinker production capacity indicators, which will continue to be supplemented by externally purchased clinker supply [1]

Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs reports that Master Kong Holdings (00322) has updated its full-year guidance, now expecting sales to be flat to low single-digit growth, down from low to mid-single-digit growth previously [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The management anticipates a double-digit growth in recurring net profit, with a 12% increase in the first half of this year [1] - The latest projections for net profit in 2025 and 2026 are RMB 4.3 billion and RMB 4.6 billion, representing year-on-year growth of 15% and 9% respectively, with net profit margins improving to 5.2% and 15.8% [1] Group 2: Business Segments - The management expects the instant noodle business to return to positive growth in the second half of the year, aiming for overall positive growth for the year [1] - For beverages, the management anticipates positive growth in carbonated drinks, while the decline in non-carbonated drinks is expected to narrow [1] Group 3: Cost and Investment Strategy - The management forecasts a low double-digit increase in palm oil prices for the year, while costs for plastic (PET), sugar, and flour are expected to decrease by mid-single digits [1] - The group will continue to focus on light investments and streamline administrative expenses to enhance operating profit margins by 2026 [1] Group 4: Valuation and Ratings - The target price has been adjusted from HKD 14.6 to HKD 13.8, while maintaining a "Buy" rating [1] - Due to increased competition leading to a rise in sales management expense ratios, the recurring net profit forecasts for 2025 to 2027 have been revised down by 4% to 6% [1]