Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Recommended" [6] Core Insights - Amer Sports reported Q4 and full-year results for 2025, exceeding market expectations with revenue and net profit growth of 27% and 489% respectively, with Greater China revenue increasing by 43.4% [3][15] - Jiangnan Buyi's FY2026H1 revenue, net profit, and operating cash flow were 3.376 billion, 676 million, and 996 million CNY, reflecting year-on-year growth of 7.0%, 11.9%, and 21.1% respectively [4][16] - The report highlights a strong expectation for upstream price increases in manufacturing, particularly for wool and cotton, with recommendations for specific companies benefiting from these trends [5][17] Summary by Sections Company Performance - Amer Sports' brand performance showed significant growth, with Arc'teryx, Salomon, and Wilson revenues increasing by 30%, 31%, and 13% respectively [3][15] - Jiangnan Buyi declared an interim dividend of 0.52 HKD per share, yielding a 5.18% dividend rate [4][16] Market Trends - The report notes a strong expectation for price increases in raw materials, including wool and cotton, with recommendations for companies like Baolong Oriental and New Australia [5][17] - The easing of tariffs is expected to positively impact the industry, with a potential reduction of 5%-10% in tariffs on Chinese goods exported to the U.S. [4][16] Online Sales Data - Sales data from Taobao and Tmall for January 2026 showed a year-on-year increase in sportswear sales by 15.81%, indicating a recovery in consumer demand [5][17] - The outdoor category saw significant growth, with sales for outdoor climbing and camping gear increasing by 25.63% [5][17] Raw Material Prices - As of February 27, 2026, the Chinese cotton price index rose to 16,731 CNY/ton, reflecting a 3.88% increase [8][32] - Wool prices have increased by 4.13% year-to-date, with the Australian wool market index at 1,716 AUD/kg [8][39] Export Data - In 2025, textile and apparel exports decreased by 2.26% year-on-year, with textile exports growing by 0.5% and apparel exports declining by 5% [51][52] - Vietnam's footwear exports showed a positive trend, with a year-on-year increase of 7.79% in January 2026 [60][61]