Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Accumulate" for the company [7] Core Views - The company has returned to revenue growth in Q3 2025, with a revenue of 780 million yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 3% [1] - Despite the revenue growth, profit has been pressured due to increased investment in marketing and product launches, particularly in the new product lines and whiskey business [2][3] - The pre-mixed cocktail business is stabilizing, with new product contributions expected to enhance revenue [3] - The whiskey business is progressing steadily, with a focus on expanding distribution channels and partnerships [4] - Profit forecasts for 2025-2027 have been adjusted downward due to weak consumer demand in the pre-mixed cocktail and whiskey segments, with projected net profits of 694 million, 768 million, and 873 million yuan respectively [5] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 2.27 billion yuan, down 4.9% year-on-year, and a net profit of 550 million yuan, down 4.4% year-on-year [1] - The gross margin for the first three quarters was 70.28%, slightly up from the previous year, while the net profit margin decreased to 24.21% [2] Business Development - The company is enhancing its product matrix with new offerings in the pre-mixed cocktail segment, including the Jelly Wine series launched in June [3] - The whiskey business is being supported by a dedicated marketing team and has seen an increase in the number of distribution partners [4] Profitability and Valuation - The report projects earnings per share (EPS) for 2025-2027 to be 0.66, 0.73, and 0.83 yuan, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 41x, 37x, and 33x [5]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [5] Core Views - The pre-mixed beverage business is under pressure, while the whiskey business has significant growth potential that needs to be demonstrated [5] - The company experienced a decline in revenue and net profit in the first half of 2025, with revenue of 1.489 billion yuan, down 8.56% year-on-year, and a net profit of 389 million yuan, down 3.32% year-on-year [5][6] - The company is actively expanding its distributor network, which increased by 200 to a total of 2,328 distributors, and expects revenue growth from new products and improved sales in the second half of 2025 [6] Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a gross margin of 70.33%, with a significant improvement in cash flow, turning from a negative 215 million yuan to a positive 273 million yuan [7] - The company forecasts net profits of 765 million yuan, 931 million yuan, and 1.123 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 6.35%, 21.75%, and 20.56% [7][8] - The current price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) is projected to be 39, 32, and 26 times for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, indicating a favorable valuation outlook [7][8]