Core Viewpoint - European companies have performed better than expected in response to U.S. tariffs, indicating a positive outlook for profit growth in the coming year, with market expectations of double-digit profit increases [1][3]. Group 1: Performance of European Companies - A basket of European stocks most affected by tariffs, compiled by Goldman Sachs, outperformed the market in October, rising approximately 6%, which is double the increase of the European Stoxx 600 index and three times that of domestic stocks [1]. - Companies like Hermès, Unilever, and Galderma have reported significant sales growth in the Americas, with Hermès seeing a 14.1% increase in sales in the region [3][6]. - The frequency of mentions of tariffs in European earnings calls has been declining, indicating a growing optimism among EU companies regarding their outlook [10]. Group 2: Strategic Adjustments and Cost Management - Companies are adapting to tariffs by cutting costs to avoid raising prices, which could push consumers towards cheaper brands, as seen with Unilever's strategy [6]. - Pharmaceutical companies in Europe are negotiating with the U.S. government to lower drug prices and are committing billions in investments to mitigate the impact of upcoming sector tariffs [6][11]. - Some companies, like Stellantis, reported a 13% increase in net income due to recovery in North American business, while also committing to significant investments in the U.S. [11]. Group 3: Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that the gap between profit growth in the U.S. and Europe is expected to narrow, with a general market expectation of a 12% increase in earnings per share for Stoxx 600 constituents next year [3][6]. - There is a growing belief that tariffs are manageable and will not cause significant damage, although some caution remains regarding the long-term effects and currency impacts on earnings [12].

在关税政策愈发不明朗的背景下，周四，消费品巨头宝洁公司大幅下调全年销售和利润预期，并报告第三季度净销售额出现超预期下滑。 24日，宝洁公布2025全年业绩预估： 作为消费品行业的晴雨表，宝洁公司目前预计2025财年总净销售额将与上一财年大致持平，远低于此前2%至4%的增长目标。 宝洁从海外进口原材料、包装材料和部分成品到美国，而其在美国生产并出口到加拿大的商品也可能受到关税打击。 不过，发言人强调，宝洁在美国销售的产品中约90%是在国内生产的。尽管如此，宝洁此前已表示可能不得不提高价格以抵消关税影响。 宝洁并非唯一一家在当前经济环境中挣扎的消费品巨头。竞争对手Reckitt周三报告称，其在欧洲和北美的销售量有所下降。清洁纸巾制造商 Kimberly-Clark本周早些时候也下调了年度利润预期，并表示今年将因贸易关税而产生约3亿美元的成本。 然而，行业内部也出现了明显分化。雀巢和联合利华的季度销售额均超过市场预期，前者受益于包装食品业务的较高价格，后者则依靠多芬香皂 和凡士林等顶级品牌的强劲表现。 预计核心每股收益增幅+2％至+4％，此前预计+5％至+7％； 预计内生性收入大约+2％，此前预计+3％至+5％； ...