Investment Rating - The investment rating for Anta Sports is "Buy" with a target price of HK$110.40, representing a potential upside of 16% from the current price of HK$95.10 [1][8]. Core Views - The report maintains the earnings forecast and "Buy" rating, raising the target price by 16% to HK$110.40, corresponding to a 19 times P/E for 2026 [8]. - Revenue and operating profit are expected to grow by 10.0% and 10.9% year-on-year in 2025, respectively, while net profit is projected to decrease slightly by 1.0% [9][8]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Revenue for 2025 is projected to reach RMB 770.5 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 10.0% [7][9]. - The expected earnings per share (EPS) for 2024, 2025, and 2026 are RMB 5.03, RMB 4.98, and RMB 5.46, respectively, reflecting a 1% increase for both 2024 and 2025 [2][9]. Revenue Growth Drivers - Anta brand is anticipated to achieve a revenue growth of 8.4% in 2025, driven by the expansion of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) stores and the introduction of "super Anta" stores focusing on cost-effectiveness [7]. - FILA brand is expected to see a revenue increase of 6.4% in 2025, following adjustments in core product designs [7]. - Other brands, including Descente and KOLON, are projected to grow over 30% year-on-year in 2025 [6]. Market Position and Valuation - Anta Sports' market capitalization is approximately US$34.354 billion, with a current share count of 2,807 million [1]. - The report highlights that Anta Sports is trading at a P/E ratio of 18.0 for 2025, which is competitive compared to peers [10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Anta Sports with a target price of HK$110.40, indicating a potential upside of 16% from the current price of HK$95.10 [1][2]. Core Views - The report projects a revenue growth of 10% year-on-year for 2025, with operating profit expected to increase by 10.9% [5][8]. - The earnings per share (EPS) estimates for 2024, 2025, and 2026 are RMB 5.03, RMB 4.98, and RMB 5.46 respectively, reflecting slight increases from previous estimates [2][8]. Revenue and Profit Forecast - For Q1 2025, revenue is expected to grow by 5%-7% year-on-year, with Anta brand sales projected to increase significantly in January due to favorable conditions, while FILA brand sales are expected to remain flat [6][7]. - The overall revenue for Anta Sports in 2025 is forecasted to reach RMB 770.5 billion, driven by growth in various brands, including a 6.3% increase for Anta and a 6.4% increase for FILA [7][8]. Financial Summary - The financial data indicates that Anta Sports' revenue for 2024 is projected at RMB 70.049 billion, increasing to RMB 77.052 billion in 2025 and RMB 84.265 billion in 2026 [9][12]. - The net profit for 2025 is expected to be RMB 139.8 billion, a slight decrease of 1% from the previous year, with a net profit margin of 18.1% [8][9]. Valuation Metrics - The report sets a new target price based on a 19x P/E ratio for 2026, reflecting an increase of 16% from the previous target price [8][10]. - The average P/E ratio for comparable companies is noted, with Anta Sports currently at 18.0 for 2025, indicating competitive positioning within the industry [10].