Investment Rating - The report assigns a positive investment rating, indicating a reversal trend in the company's performance [1]. Core Views - The company achieved a significant increase in net profit in Q1 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 183.69%, while total revenue slightly decreased by 0.92% [1][3]. - The report highlights that the company's plant extraction business showed strong performance, with revenue growth of 13.78%, while the cottonseed business experienced a decline of 9.49% [3]. - The gross profit margin improved to 14.16%, an increase of 5.95 percentage points year-on-year, driven by changes in product mix and lower raw material costs [3]. - The report anticipates a continued recovery in the company's profitability, particularly in the cottonseed business, which is expected to turn profitable [3]. Financial Summary - For Q1 2025, the company reported total revenue of 1.716 billion yuan, with a net profit of 109 million yuan and a non-recurring net profit of 95.92 million yuan [1]. - The projected revenues for 2025-2027 are 6.722 billion yuan, 7.347 billion yuan, and 8.392 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding net profits of 346 million yuan, 421 million yuan, and 563 million yuan [4]. - The report indicates a significant increase in earnings per share (EPS) from 0.72 yuan in 2025 to 1.17 yuan in 2027, reflecting a positive growth trajectory [4].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Yili Co., Ltd. is "Accumulate" with a target price of 35.00 RMB, up from the previous forecast of 33.53 RMB [2][13]. Core Views - The dairy industry is expected to reach a turning point in 2025, benefiting leading companies like Yili to increase market share. The company is projected to experience healthy growth in liquid milk, with other business segments contributing to revenue growth. Profit elasticity is anticipated to be released following a reduction in impairments, and policy-driven improvements in liquid milk market conditions are expected to act as a catalyst [3][13]. Financial Summary - **Revenue Forecast**: - 2022A: 123,171 million RMB - 2023A: 126,179 million RMB - 2024E: 120,414 million RMB - 2025E: 124,520 million RMB - 2026E: 132,564 million RMB - Revenue growth rates: 11.4% (2022A), 2.4% (2023A), -4.6% (2024E), 3.4% (2025E), 6.5% (2026E) [4]. - **Net Profit (Attributable to Parent)**: - 2022A: 9,431 million RMB - 2023A: 10,429 million RMB - 2024E: 11,826 million RMB - 2025E: 11,099 million RMB - 2026E: 12,499 million RMB - Net profit growth rates: 8.3% (2022A), 10.6% (2023A), 13.4% (2024E), -6.1% (2025E), 12.6% (2026E) [4]. - **Earnings Per Share (EPS)**: - 2022A: 1.48 RMB - 2023A: 1.64 RMB - 2024E: 1.86 RMB - 2025E: 1.74 RMB - 2026E: 1.96 RMB [4]. - **Return on Equity (ROE)**: - 2022A: 18.8% - 2023A: 19.5% - 2024E: 21.0% - 2025E: 19.0% - 2026E: 20.6% [4]. Market Data - **Current Price**: 29.75 RMB - **Market Capitalization**: 189,386 million RMB - **52-week Price Range**: 21.37 - 30.23 RMB [5]. Industry Outlook - The dairy industry is expected to face challenges in 2024 due to oversupply, weak demand, and high inventory levels, leading to a decline in fresh milk prices. However, the report suggests that the worst phase for the industry has passed, with expectations for stabilization in milk prices by Q3 2025, which could improve the competitive landscape [13]. - Yili is expected to achieve healthy growth in liquid milk and other segments, with infant formula benefiting from a slight rebound in birth rates and adult formula focusing on functional product development [13]. - The report emphasizes that cost reductions and lower impairment losses are expected to enhance profit elasticity, with a maintained target net profit margin of 9% for 2025 [13].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the aviation industry [8] Core Insights - The aviation industry is expected to benefit from a recovery in demand and tightening supply, leading to improved pricing and profitability. The report highlights that most companies are currently valued in the top 20% historical percentile, indicating strong investment appeal [2][7] - The report recommends A-share private airlines (Jixiang, Spring Airlines, and Huaxia) and the three major Hong Kong airlines, with a particular focus on the three major A-share airlines if PMI indicators show significant reversal [2][7] Demand Trends - The 2025 Spring Festival travel season shows a shift from explosive demand to moderate growth, with domestic passenger volume increasing by 5% compared to 2024, and international passenger volume rising by 33% [4][15] - The report identifies three key demand trends: active return home travel, a surge in tourism, and delayed resumption of work. The return home travel demand is particularly strong due to the early start of the Spring Festival travel season [5][29] - The average tourism spending during the Spring Festival is reported to have recovered to 109% of the 2019 level, indicating a strong recovery in consumer spending [5][36] Supply Changes - The report notes that the supply of aircraft is tightening, with a significant number of A320NEO aircraft grounded due to engine issues, which further constrains capacity. The grounded aircraft represent about 2.6% of the total industry capacity [6][58] - The aircraft utilization rate has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with narrow-body aircraft utilization exceeding 104% of 2019 levels during the Spring Festival travel season [6][52] - Future supply growth is expected to remain low, with projections indicating a supply growth rate of only 2.3% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026, leading to a favorable supply-demand balance [6][69] Outlook for 2025 - The report anticipates that the aviation industry's odds will become increasingly attractive due to a combination of recovering demand, tightening supply, and improving cost structures. The industry is poised for a cyclical rebound [2][7] - The report emphasizes that the industry is accumulating upward momentum, suggesting a potential reversal in the current cycle [2][7]