Investment Rating - The investment rating for Qingdao Beer is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights that the growth momentum for classic and white beer continues, despite a temporary tax burden affecting profits [8] - The company reported a revenue of 29.367 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 1.41%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.274 billion yuan, up 5.70% year-on-year [8] - The report emphasizes the resilience in sales volume and pricing, with significant growth in mid-to-high-end products and a strong performance in emerging channels [8] Financial Summary - Revenue projections for Qingdao Beer are as follows: - 2023A: 33,937 million yuan - 2024A: 32,138 million yuan - 2025E: 33,015 million yuan - 2026E: 34,544 million yuan - 2027E: 36,025 million yuan - Net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to grow from 4,345 million yuan in 2024 to 5,823 million yuan in 2027, reflecting a compound annual growth rate [1][9] - The report forecasts earnings per share (EPS) to increase from 3.19 yuan in 2024 to 4.27 yuan in 2027 [1][9] Sales Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, total sales volume increased by 1.6%, with classic beer sales up by 4.1% and mid-to-high-end sales up by 5.6% [8] - The report notes that the sales net profit margin improved by 0.24 percentage points to 16.09% in Q3 2025, despite a temporary increase in the income tax rate [8] Market Position - Qingdao Beer maintains a leading position in emerging channels, with a focus on instant retail and new business models that enhance the mid-to-high-end product categories [8] - The report suggests that the beer industry in China is a quality investment opportunity, balancing growth and defensive characteristics, with expectations for improved dividend yields in the future [8]