Core Viewpoint - Panda Dairy Products (300898.SZ), known as the "first stock of condensed milk," reported a decline in revenue and net profit for the first half of the year, indicating ongoing challenges in its business performance [1][2]. Financial Performance - In the first half of the year, Panda Dairy achieved revenue of 353 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 2.16%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 41.34 million yuan, down 12.76% [1]. - The previous year also saw declines in revenue and net profit, with decreases of 19.29% and 5.98%, respectively [1]. Business Segments - The decline in performance is primarily attributed to poor results in the dairy trading business, which saw revenue drop by 38.37% for the full year and 48.79% for the first half of 2025 [4]. - Excluding the trading business, revenue would have increased by 11% year-on-year [4]. - The main product line, condensed milk, experienced limited growth due to a weak restaurant chain market, although it did see some increase [7]. Product Performance - The revenue from concentrated dairy products was 268.44 million yuan, up 3.80%, while the dairy trading segment's revenue fell to 40.80 million yuan, down 48.79% [6]. - The coconut product line saw a significant revenue increase of 97% to 36.81 million yuan, but its cost of goods sold surged by 174.85%, leading to a negative gross margin of -4.93% [6][8]. Strategic Initiatives - In response to declining revenues, Panda Dairy is investing in R&D, with expenses increasing by 12.88% year-on-year, reaching 896.59 million yuan in the first half of the year [12]. - The company is also expanding its production capacity and exploring new business areas, including jelly, jam, and beverages [14]. - Panda Dairy is shifting focus towards the consumer market (C-end) by developing products like children's cheese and snacks, aiming to capture growth opportunities in the retail sector [18].