Core Insights - The company reported a decline in revenue and net profit for the year 2024, with total revenue of 115.78 billion yuan, down 8.24% year-on-year, and a net profit of 8.45 billion yuan, down 18.94% year-on-year [1] - The fourth quarter of 2024 saw a significant net loss of 2.42 billion yuan, compared to a profit of 1.05 billion yuan in the same period of 2023 [1] - The first quarter of 2025 showed a slight revenue increase of 1.35% year-on-year, with a net profit decline of 17.71% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Liquid milk revenue for 2024 was 75.00 billion yuan, down 12.32% year-on-year, primarily due to weak terminal demand and inventory reduction [1] - The milk powder and dairy products segment saw revenue growth of 7.53% in 2024 and 18.65% in Q1 2025, with significant growth in the premium infant formula segment [2] - Ice cream products experienced a revenue decline of 18.41% in 2024 and 5.25% in Q1 2025 [2] Profitability Metrics - The company's gross margin for 2024 was 34.10%, with a quarterly gross margin of 31.00% in Q4 2024 and 37.82% in Q1 2025, indicating an improvement due to lower raw milk prices [2] - Selling expense ratios decreased to 18.99% for 2024, 18.06% for Q4 2024, and 16.92% for Q1 2025, reflecting reduced promotional expenses [2] - The net profit margin for 2024 was 7.30%, with a significant net loss margin of -9.03% in Q4 2024, while Q1 2025 showed a recovery to 14.76% [3] Future Outlook - The company anticipates improved sales performance in Q2 2025 due to a low base effect and expects a reduction in promotional expenses, which may enhance profitability [3] - The net profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 have been revised down to 10.81 billion yuan and 11.65 billion yuan, respectively, with a new forecast for 2027 at 13.04 billion yuan [4] - The projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025-2027 are 1.70 yuan, 1.83 yuan, and 2.05 yuan, respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 17, 16, and 15 times [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Yili Co., Ltd. (600887.SH) [4][6] Core Views - Yili Co., Ltd. reported a decline in revenue and net profit for 2024, with total revenue of CNY 115.78 billion, down 8.24% year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of CNY 8.45 billion, down 18.94% year-on-year [1] - The company is experiencing a recovery in its low-temperature product category and good growth in its milk powder business, with milk powder revenue increasing by 7.53% in 2024 and 18.65% in Q1 2025 [2] - The gross margin improved due to declining raw milk prices, with a gross margin of 34.10% for 2024, up from 32.8% in 2023 [3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, Yili Co., Ltd. achieved total revenue of CNY 115.78 billion, a decrease of 8.24% from the previous year, and a net profit of CNY 8.45 billion, down 18.94% year-on-year [1] - For Q4 2024, the company reported a revenue of CNY 26.74 billion, a decline of 7.07% year-on-year, and a net loss of CNY 2.42 billion [1] - In Q1 2025, revenue was CNY 33.02 billion, an increase of 1.35% year-on-year, while net profit was CNY 4.87 billion, down 17.71% year-on-year [1] Product Performance - Liquid milk revenue in 2024 was CNY 75.00 billion, down 12.32% year-on-year, while low-temperature products showed growth [2] - Milk powder and dairy products generated revenues of CNY 29.68 billion in 2024 and CNY 8.81 billion in Q1 2025, reflecting growth rates of 7.53% and 18.65% respectively [2] - Ice cream products saw a revenue decline of 18.41% in 2024 and 5.25% in Q1 2025 [2] Profitability and Cost Management - The gross margin for 2024 was 34.10%, with a significant improvement in Q1 2025 to 37.82% [3] - Selling expense ratio decreased to 18.99% in 2024, while management expense ratio was 3.86% [3] - The net profit margin for 2024 was 7.30%, with a significant loss in Q4 2024 primarily due to goodwill impairment [3] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The net profit forecast for 2025 and 2026 has been revised down to CNY 10.81 billion and CNY 11.65 billion, respectively [4] - The estimated EPS for 2025-2027 is projected at CNY 1.70, CNY 1.83, and CNY 2.05, with corresponding P/E ratios of 17, 16, and 15 [4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The report highlights that the company achieved a revenue of 115.78 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 8.24%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 8.45 billion yuan, down 18.94% year-on-year. The first quarter of 2025 showed a revenue increase of 1.35% year-on-year to 33.02 billion yuan, with a net profit of 4.87 billion yuan, down 17.71% year-on-year [2][4] - The company is expected to see a recovery in performance, driven by a rebound in demand for dairy products and cost reduction efforts. The projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025-2027 are 1.67, 1.83, and 1.99 yuan, respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 18X, 16X, and 15X [5] Financial Summary - In 2024, the company reported total revenue of 115.78 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of -8.24%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 8.45 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 18.94%. The gross profit margin was 34.1% [6] - For 2025, the expected total revenue is 119.20 billion yuan, with a projected growth rate of 3.0%. The net profit is anticipated to be 10.64 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 25.9% [6] - The company plans to distribute dividends of 7.726 billion yuan in 2024, with a payout ratio of 91.4%, resulting in a dividend yield of 4.08% based on the latest closing price [4]