Core Insights - The company reported a decline in revenue and normalized EBITDA for Q3 2025, with total revenue of $15.55 billion and normalized EBITDA of $4.38 billion, reflecting year-on-year decreases of 8.4% and 6.9% respectively [1][2] - The Asia-Pacific region faced significant challenges, particularly in China, where revenue dropped by 15.1% due to a decline in high-end dining and ongoing inventory reduction efforts [1][3] - In contrast, the Asia-Pacific East region showed a revenue increase of 3.9%, driven by price increases and product upgrades, despite a slight decline in sales volume in South Korea [2][3] Asia-Pacific West Region - The Asia-Pacific West region experienced a revenue decline of 12.0% and a normalized EBITDA decrease of 11.9% in Q3 2025 [1] - The revenue drop was attributed to a 15.1% decline in the China region, with sales volume down 11.4% and price per ton down 4.1% [1] - The company is increasing investment in innovative products and expanding non-immediate consumption channels to counteract these declines [1][3] Asia-Pacific East Region - The Asia-Pacific East region saw a revenue increase of 3.9%, with a slight decline in sales volume of 0.6% in South Korea [2] - Price per ton increased by 4.5%, primarily due to price hikes and product structure upgrades [2] - The company achieved an 8.7% increase in normalized EBITDA, with a 1.4 percentage point improvement in EBITDA margin [2] Strategic Adjustments - The company is actively adjusting its operations in response to ongoing demand pressures, focusing on building family-oriented sales channels and introducing new product packaging [3] - There is a continued emphasis on innovation, with new product launches expected to contribute positively to future growth [3] - The company has streamlined its channels and reduced inventory levels, positioning itself for a more favorable operational environment in the coming year [3] Investment Outlook - The company maintains a "recommended" rating despite the pressures in the Chinese market, with positive performance in South Korea and India providing some offset [3] - Profit forecasts for 2025-2027 have been adjusted downward, with expected normalized net profits of $6.71 billion, $7.17 billion, and $7.54 billion respectively [3] - The target price remains at HKD 10, corresponding to a PE ratio of 24 times for 2026 [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for Budweiser APAC (01876.HK) with a target price of HKD 10 [1][7]. Core Insights - The company reported a total revenue of USD 4.691 billion and normalized EBITDA of USD 1.421 billion for the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 6.6% and 7.7% respectively. The normalized net profit attributable to the parent company was USD 678 million, showing a decrease of 12.7% [1][7]. - In Q3 alone, the company achieved total revenue of USD 1.555 billion and normalized EBITDA of USD 438 million, with year-on-year declines of 8.4% and 6.9% respectively. The normalized net profit for Q3 was USD 204 million, down 9.3% year-on-year [1][7]. - The report highlights that the company is undergoing a structured adjustment phase, focusing on reducing inventory and preparing for future growth despite facing significant pressure in the Chinese market [7]. Financial Summary - **Revenue Forecasts**: - 2024A: USD 6,246 million - 2025E: USD 5,870 million - 2026E: USD 6,014 million - 2027E: USD 6,139 million - Year-on-year growth rates are projected at -8.9% for 2024, -6.0% for 2025, 2.4% for 2026, and 2.1% for 2027 [3][12]. - **Net Profit Forecasts**: - 2024A: USD 726 million - 2025E: USD 671 million - 2026E: USD 717 million - 2027E: USD 754 million - Year-on-year growth rates are projected at -14.8% for 2024, -7.5% for 2025, 6.7% for 2026, and 5.2% for 2027 [3][12]. - **Earnings Per Share (EPS)**: - 2024: USD 0.05 - 2025: USD 0.05 - 2026: USD 0.05 - 2027: USD 0.06 [3][12]. - **Valuation Ratios**: - Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is projected at 19 for 2024, 20 for 2025, 19 for 2026, and 18 for 2027 [3][12]. Market Performance - The report indicates that Budweiser APAC's performance in the Asia-Pacific region is under pressure, particularly in China, where revenue declined by 15.1%. However, the company is seeing double-digit growth in high-end and super high-end products in India [7][8]. - The company is actively adjusting its operational strategies, focusing on family-oriented channels and innovative product launches to counteract the declining demand [7][8].