智通财经APP获悉，国信证券发布研报称，看好李宁(02331)品牌势能回升带动新的成长机会。预计公司 2025-2027年归母净利润分别为24.0亿元/26.8亿元/30.6亿元，看好后续新品与营销策略对业绩的拉动作 用。综合考虑公司作为本土龙头运动品牌经营反转向上的预期、长期盈利增长潜力以及充沛的现金储 备，维持公司21.20-22.30港元的合理估值区间，对应2026年约19-20倍市盈率，维持"优于大市"投资评 级。 上一轮品牌势能上升期，公司的主导品类是篮球和运动生活，其在近几年大幅回撤，占比从2021年峰值 71%下滑至2025年上半年的46%;跑步品类强势崛起，2023-2024年增速达25%-45%，占34%成为公司第 一大品类。公司篮球鞋在经历量价齐跌后，价格逐步企稳，新IP系列销量攀升;跑鞋矩阵持续扩张， 2025年底发布的"超䨻胶囊"科技有望助推跑鞋延续增长动能。同时，公司推出"荣耀金标"系列和户外系 列，覆盖泛运动生活多元需求，为品类注入新增量。 渠道布局：调整初现成效，圈层细化有望开拓增量市场 2024年起，公司主动缩减直营门店规模，控制门店面积，带动直营经营利润率从2023年约10% ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for Li Ning (02331.HK) [5][7] Core Insights - The Chinese sports and outdoor footwear and apparel market is projected to reach approximately 440 billion RMB by 2025, with a current growth rate of around 6% [1][15] - The company has experienced significant growth in the past, with net profit reaching 4 billion RMB in 2021, but has faced challenges since 2022, leading to a slowdown in revenue growth [2] - Li Ning is focusing on optimizing inventory and channels, with expectations for a rebound in profitability and brand strength due to new product launches and marketing strategies [2][4] Industry Overview - The sports industry is expanding, with a shift towards niche segments. The market structure is changing, with professional sports categories growing faster than fashion sports [1][15] - The competitive landscape is becoming more fragmented, with the market share of the top 10 brands decreasing from 76% in 2019 to 68% in 2025, indicating a rise in domestic brands [1][24] Company Performance Review - Li Ning's revenue growth slowed to single digits from 2022 to 2024 due to inventory and channel issues, but is expected to recover in 2025 with improved profitability [2][4] - The company has seen a significant increase in its direct channel profit margins, which are expected to rise from around 10% in 2023 to mid-double digits in 2025 [3] Product Cycle and Category Expansion - The company is shifting focus from basketball and lifestyle products, which have seen a decline, to running shoes, which are expected to grow at a rate of 25%-45% in 2023-2024 [3][31] - New product lines, including the "Super Capsule" technology for running shoes, are anticipated to drive growth [3][33] Marketing Strategy - Li Ning plans to increase its marketing expenditure from below 10% to low double digits starting in 2025, focusing on Olympic sponsorships and enhancing visibility in running and basketball categories [4][58] - The company is leveraging social media to boost brand engagement and visibility, with significant increases in post frequency and follower counts [4][70] Financial Forecast - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 2.4 billion RMB, 2.7 billion RMB, and 3.1 billion RMB for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, reflecting a recovery trajectory [8][39] - The estimated reasonable valuation range for the company is between 21.20 and 22.30 HKD, corresponding to a PE ratio of approximately 19-20 times for 2026 [7][39]