Core Viewpoint - Anta Sports reported a 14% year-on-year revenue growth in the first half of the year, exceeding market expectations, but net profit declined by nearly 9% [1][4]. Financial Performance - Revenue reached 38.5 billion RMB, a 14% increase compared to the previous year, surpassing the market expectation of 38.1 billion RMB [4]. - Net profit was 7.03 billion RMB, down 8.9% year-on-year, slightly above the forecast of 6.93 billion RMB [4]. - Operating profit margin increased by 0.6 percentage points to 26.3% [4]. - Anta brand revenue grew by 5.4% to 16.95 billion RMB, with an operating profit margin up by 1.5 percentage points to 23.3% [4]. - FILA brand revenue increased by 8.6% to 14.18 billion RMB, but its operating profit margin decreased by 0.9 percentage points to 27.7% [4]. - Other brands (DESCENTE, KOLON SPORT, etc.) saw a revenue increase of 61.1% to 7.41 billion RMB, with an operating profit margin up by 3.3 percentage points to 33.2% [4]. Business Developments - Anta's Q2 revenue grew by 14.3% to 38.54 billion RMB, although overall gross margin fell by 0.7 percentage points to 63.4% due to increased contributions from lower-margin e-commerce and footwear segments [6]. - E-commerce accounted for 34.8% of total revenue, showing a 17.6% increase in absolute terms compared to the same period in 2024 [6]. - Anta announced a joint venture with South Korean fashion e-commerce platform Musinsa, holding a 40% stake, to target the youth market in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau [6]. - The company is accelerating global brand acquisitions, including the purchase of German outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin from Topgolf Callaway, aiming to strengthen its outdoor sports segment [7]. - Anta is pursuing a "multi-brand matrix" strategy to cover a wide range of consumers, from budget-friendly options to high-end professional outdoor brands [7]. - Analysts suggest that Anta aims to narrow the revenue gap with Nike and Adidas by 2030, focusing on innovative products and strategic acquisitions for growth [7].