Core Viewpoint - The controlling shareholder of Youyou Food announced a plan to reduce their stake by up to 3%, despite the company's optimistic performance outlook and high dividend payouts, raising concerns about the financial health behind the growth [1][2][4]. Financial Performance - Youyou Food's net profit declined for three consecutive years until 2023, but showed signs of recovery in 2024 with a revenue of 1.182 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 22.37%, and a net profit of 157 million yuan, up 35.44% [3][4]. - In Q1 2025, the company continued to grow, achieving a revenue of 383 million yuan, a 39.23% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 50.32 million yuan, up 16.25% [3]. Shareholder Actions - The controlling shareholder, Zhao Ying, plans to sell up to 12.83 million shares (3% of total shares) between July 15 and October 12, 2025, potentially raising around 163 million yuan based on the June 23 closing price [2][3]. - Following the announcement of the share reduction plan, Youyou Food's stock price fell by 7.65% on June 23, while the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.65% [2]. Dividend Policy - Youyou Food has distributed a total of 827 million yuan in cash dividends since its IPO in 2019, with a cash dividend of 448 million yuan over the past three years, exceeding its net profit of 427 million yuan during the same period [2][3]. Financial Concerns - The company has seen a significant increase in accounts receivable, which rose from 3.79 million yuan at the end of 2023 to 128.03 million yuan by Q1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 71.58% [6]. - Accounts payable also surged, reaching 228 million yuan in Q1 2025, a 1053.02% increase year-on-year [6]. - The rapid growth of accounts receivable compared to revenue growth raises concerns about cash flow and collection efficiency [6][7]. Profitability Issues - Despite revenue growth, Youyou Food's gross margin has declined, with the gross margin for new products significantly lower than traditional products, impacting overall profitability [7][8]. - The comprehensive gross margin for 2024 was 28.97%, a slight decrease from the previous year, and further declined to 27.08% in Q1 2025 [7]. Management Stability - Youyou Food has experienced frequent changes in its board secretary, with four different individuals since its listing in 2019, which is unusual in the A-share market [8].

Core Viewpoint - Youyou Food's stock price has surged over 90% this year, reaching a new high, but the controlling shareholder has announced a significant reduction in holdings, raising concerns about the company's future performance and profitability [1][2][3]. Stock Performance and Shareholder Actions - Youyou Food's stock price increased significantly, with a peak of 16.07 yuan on June 5, 2023, after starting the year at 8.41 yuan, marking a rise of over 91% [3]. - On June 22, 2023, the company announced that Zhao Ying, the wife of Chairman Lu Youzhong, plans to reduce her holdings by 3%, equating to approximately 12.83 million shares [2][3]. - Following the announcement, the stock price fell by 7.65% on June 23 but rebounded by 4.26% on June 24, closing at 13.22 yuan [1]. Dividend Policy - Youyou Food has a history of high dividend payouts, with a projected dividend rate of 127.8% for 2024, amounting to around 200 million yuan, exceeding the expected net profit of 160 million yuan [1][3]. - The controlling family is expected to receive approximately 140 million yuan from the dividends [3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Youyou Food's revenue is projected to be around 1.182 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 22.37%, while net profit is expected to reach 157 million yuan, up 35.44% [5]. - The company's core product, spicy chicken feet, generated revenue of 790 million yuan in 2024, down nearly 200 million yuan from its peak [1][6]. New Business Growth - The new product line, "other spicy marinated meat products," has shown significant growth, with revenue reaching 151 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of over 840% [6][9]. - The company has successfully launched a product in Sam's Club, which quickly became a best-seller in its category [6]. Profitability Concerns - Despite revenue growth, the company's overall profitability is under pressure, with the gross margin for new products at only 16.51%, significantly lower than the 31.62% margin for spicy chicken feet [9]. - The overall gross margin for 2024 is projected to be 29%, a slight decline from the previous year, and further decreased to 27.1% in the first quarter of the current year [9]. Accounts Receivable and Cash Flow - Youyou Food's accounts receivable surged to 74.61 million yuan in 2024, an 18-fold increase from 3.79 million yuan in 2023, attributed to new customer credit terms [10]. - The increase in accounts receivable may pose potential cash flow challenges, particularly due to longer payment terms associated with large retail partners like Sam's Club [10].