Core Viewpoint - China Duty Free Group (01880) experienced a significant decline of over 5% in early trading, with a current price of HKD 73.8 and a trading volume of HKD 214 million, following the release of its financial results which showed a decrease in revenue and net profit for the third quarter and the first three quarters of the year [1][1][1] Financial Performance - For the first three quarters, the company reported a revenue of CNY 39.862 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 7.34% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 3.052 billion, down 22.13% year-on-year [1] - In the third quarter, revenue was CNY 11.711 billion, showing a slight decline of 0.38% year-on-year [1] - The net profit for the third quarter was CNY 0.452 billion, which represents a significant drop of 28.94% year-on-year [1] Market Insights - CICC indicated that the company's performance was below previous expectations, primarily due to foreign exchange gains and losses as well as disturbances in minority shareholder equity [1] - The launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port, which is set to enter a 30-day countdown for full island closure on November 18, is seen as a potential catalyst for future sales [1] - Founder Securities suggested monitoring the sales performance of Hainan's offshore duty-free market in Q4 2025; a continued recovery could signal an upward turning point for the company, maintaining a neutral to optimistic outlook for its 2026 performance [1] - Recent supportive policies for duty-free sales, combined with the impending closure, indicate a clear potential for valuation catalysts [1]