Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [5] Core Views - The company's H1 2025 performance met expectations, supported by professional sports resources for long-term development [5] - The company reported a revenue of 14.82 billion RMB in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 3.3%, with a gross profit of 7.42 billion RMB, up 2.5% year-on-year [7] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.74 billion RMB, down 11.0% year-on-year, with a net profit margin of 11.7%, a decrease of 1.9 percentage points [7] - The company has a strong dividend policy, with an interim dividend of 0.3359 RMB per share, representing a payout ratio of 50% [7] - E-commerce contributed the largest incremental revenue, with a year-on-year growth of 7.4%, accounting for 29.0% of total revenue [7] - The company signed player Yang Hansheng, who was selected in the first round of the NBA draft, which is expected to enhance brand sales and improve the popularity of basketball in China [7] - The company focuses on a "single brand, multiple categories, multiple channels" strategy, with ongoing investment in R&D to enhance product competitiveness [7] Financial Summary - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are 29.03 billion RMB, 30.77 billion RMB, and 32.85 billion RMB, respectively, with growth rates of 1.2%, 6.0%, and 6.8% [6][8] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be 2.65 billion RMB in 2025, 2.85 billion RMB in 2026, and 3.10 billion RMB in 2027 [6][8] - The company's return on equity (ROE) is expected to decline from 11.54% in 2024 to 8.95% in 2027 [6][8] - The company maintains a healthy balance sheet with a debt-to-asset ratio of 26.13% [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [5] Core Views - The main brand shows stable fundamentals, and the product experience of the professional brand, Saucony, continues to improve [5] - The company reported a revenue of 6.838 billion RMB for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 7.1%, which aligns with expectations [7] - The gross profit for the same period was 3.074 billion RMB, with a year-on-year increase of 6.9%, and the net profit attributable to shareholders was 914 million RMB, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 21.5% [7] - The company maintains a high dividend payout ratio, distributing an interim dividend of 0.18 HKD per share, with a payout ratio of 50% [7] Financial Performance Summary - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: - 2023: 14,345.51 million RMB - 2024: 13,577.22 million RMB (decrease of 5.36%) - 2025E: 14,486.83 million RMB (increase of 6.70%) - 2026E: 15,668.76 million RMB (increase of 8.16%) - 2027E: 17,186.96 million RMB (increase of 9.69%) [6] - Net profit attributable to shareholders is projected as follows: - 2023: 1,030.01 million RMB - 2024: 1,238.40 million RMB (increase of 20.23%) - 2025E: 1,384.97 million RMB (increase of 11.84%) - 2026E: 1,568.61 million RMB (increase of 13.26%) - 2027E: 1,787.65 million RMB (increase of 13.96%) [6] - The company’s return on equity (ROE) is projected to be: - 2023: 11.62% - 2024: 14.23% - 2025E: 13.73% - 2026E: 13.46% - 2027E: 13.30% [6] Brand Performance - The main brand, Xtep, achieved a revenue of 6.053 billion RMB in the first half of 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 4.5% [7] - The professional sports segment, including Saucony and Maile, saw a revenue increase of 32.5% to 785 million RMB in the same period [7] - The company is focusing on product iteration and category expansion to drive growth in high-end brands [7]

Investment Rating - The report suggests a positive investment outlook for the textile and apparel industry, focusing on resilient brands and manufacturing companies with performance elasticity [1]. Core Insights - The textile and apparel sector has shown stable growth in retail consumption, with a notable increase in apparel sales, while textile manufacturing exports have displayed a mixed performance [2][4]. - The report highlights the importance of brand strength and market trends, particularly in the sportswear and outdoor segments, which are expected to perform well [3][46]. - The impact of international trade policies, particularly U.S. tariffs, continues to be a significant factor affecting the textile manufacturing sector [4]. Summary by Sections Section 1: Market Review - Retail sales in April 2025 showed a year-on-year growth of 5.1%, with apparel and footwear sales increasing by 2.2% [2][12]. - Textile exports from China decreased by 0.5% year-on-year in April 2025, underperforming compared to Vietnam and Bangladesh, which saw growth rates of 18.15% [2][15]. Section 2: Brand Apparel - The sportswear segment is highlighted for its resilience, with outdoor brands experiencing high demand. Key companies to watch include Anta Sports and Nike [3][46]. - Discount retail formats are rapidly emerging due to consumer demand for value, with companies like Hailan Home benefiting from this trend [3][46]. - Policies such as childcare subsidies are expected to stimulate consumption, benefiting companies like Luolai Life and Mercury Home Textiles [3][46]. Section 3: Textile Manufacturing - The report emphasizes the need to focus on companies with performance elasticity, recommending firms like Crystal International and Zhejiang Natural [4]. - The textile manufacturing sector is experiencing a shift towards increased market concentration, with leading companies such as Huayi Group and Shenzhou International being favored [4]. - The overall demand outlook remains cautious, with brands maintaining a conservative stance on consumer spending [4][19]. Section 4: Stock Performance - As of May 30, 2025, the A-share textile and apparel sector saw a slight increase of 1.87%, while the H-share sector rose by 8.7% [39]. - The report identifies top-performing stocks in both A-share and H-share markets, highlighting significant variances in performance among individual companies [35][39]. Section 5: Company Focus - Anta Sports is noted for its strong brand momentum and expansion into outdoor segments, with plans to increase international revenue [57]. - The report also highlights Tmall's potential for recovery due to improved inventory turnover and a focus on Nike brand sales [60].

Industry Overview - The apparel industry is facing significant challenges, including limited market growth and intense competition among numerous brands, both international and domestic [4] - The overall retail sales of clothing, shoes, and textiles grew by only 1.3% year-on-year in the first half of the year, which is 11.6 percentage points lower than the growth rate for the entire year of 2023 [2][4] - Online retail sales increased by 9.8% year-on-year, but the growth rate for clothing items was only 7.0%, indicating underperformance compared to the overall online retail growth [2] Financial Performance - In the first half of the year, 52 listed footwear and apparel companies achieved total revenue of 134.92 billion, a year-on-year increase of 3.17%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 19.19 billion, up 22.85% [6] - Only 13 companies achieved both revenue and profit growth, while 39 companies failed to outperform the market [6] - The average net profit margin for the industry was 5.99%, with a gross profit margin of 51.42%, indicating high efficiency in converting costs to gross profit but limited overall profitability [11] Company Performance - Anta Sports led the industry with revenue of 33.735 billion, a growth rate of 13.80%, followed by Li Ning and Hailan Home [27] - Among the listed companies, only a few achieved high profit margins, with only 10 companies having a net profit margin exceeding 15% [11] - The performance of companies varied significantly, with some like Dafni International showing a profit margin exceeding 30%, while others like La Chapelle faced losses exceeding 20% [11] Inventory and Store Management - The inventory pressure remains high, with total inventory for 52 footwear and apparel companies reaching 53.655 billion, averaging 1.032 billion per company, which exceeds the revenue of 24 companies [13] - The number of physical stores in the industry has seen minimal growth, with at least 3,004 stores closing in the first half of the year, averaging 16 closures per day [19] - Companies like Semir and Hailan Home have shown positive store growth, while others like Taiping Bird and Aokang International have seen significant store reductions [19] Online Sales and Market Trends - Online channels are becoming increasingly important, with some companies reporting over 30% of their sales coming from online platforms [24] - The apparel industry is experiencing a shift towards online sales, with platforms like Douyin contributing significantly to growth [24] - The sportswear segment is performing well, driven by major sporting events and a growing number of people participating in sports, with total revenue for sportswear companies reaching 64.231 billion, accounting for 47.60% of total revenue [25] Challenges in Specific Segments - The women's apparel market is highly competitive, with many brands struggling due to high inventory levels and a significant return rate of 80% in e-commerce [30][34] - The men's apparel segment is also facing challenges, with many companies reporting declines in revenue and profit [35] - The children's apparel market is underperforming due to a decrease in the birth rate and increased competition from adult brands entering the children's segment [40]