Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that Anta Sports (02020) maintains its EPS forecast for 2025/26 at 4.81/5.42 HKD, with a current stock price corresponding to 17/15 times the 2025/26 P/E ratio, and a target price of 120.92 HKD, indicating a 35% upside potential from the current price [1] - Anta and FILA brands achieved low single-digit and mid single-digit revenue growth respectively in Q2 2025, while all other brands saw revenue growth of 50-55% year-on-year [1] - The company is expected to achieve high single-digit and mid single-digit revenue growth targets for Anta and FILA brands in 2025, supported by adjustments in offline stores and online channel management, as well as a low base effect [1] Group 2 - The report indicates that the mid-to-high-end outdoor segment continues to show strong growth, with Anta brand achieving low single-digit revenue growth in Q2 2025, and FILA brand achieving mid single-digit revenue growth [2] - FILA's performance remains stable, with new categories like golf and tennis becoming growth highlights, and the company strategically increasing discount rates online to accelerate inventory turnover and drive revenue growth [2] - Other brands such as DESCENTE and KOLON experienced revenue growth of over 40% and 70% respectively, while the new brand Maia Active achieved over 30% year-on-year growth, indicating a strong expansion of new store types [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Anta Sports is "Buy" (maintained) [7] Core Views - Anta reported Q1 performance exceeding expectations, with the acquisition of German outdoor brand Wolfskin further enhancing its outdoor portfolio [2] - The main brand of Anta shows vitality with a high single-digit growth in Q1, driven by strong performance in children's products and online sales [2] - FILA brand also demonstrated robust growth, with high single-digit increases in revenue, particularly in children's and trendy products [3] - Other brands like Descente and KOLON experienced significant growth, with Descente's revenue growth nearing 60% [4] - The acquisition of Wolfskin, a professional outdoor brand, is expected to complement Anta's mid-range outdoor market presence and enhance its international footprint [5] - Revenue forecasts for Anta are projected to grow by 10% in 2025, 8% in 2026, and 7% in 2027, with net profit expected to reach 134 billion, 147 billion, and 161 billion RMB respectively [6] Summary by Sections Main Brand Performance - Anta's main brand revenue grew in high single digits in Q1, with children's products and online sales also showing strong growth [2] FILA Brand Performance - FILA's revenue growth was high single digits, with children's and trendy products leading the way, and online sales outpacing offline [3] Other Brands - Descente's revenue growth approached 60%, while KOLON's revenue nearly doubled, indicating strong performance across outdoor and women's sports segments [4] Acquisition of Wolfskin - The acquisition of Wolfskin for approximately 2.9 billion USD (about 21.2 billion RMB) is expected to enhance Anta's outdoor brand portfolio and market presence in Europe and China [5] Financial Forecasts - Revenue projections for Anta are 782 billion RMB in 2025, 846 billion RMB in 2026, and 909 billion RMB in 2027, with corresponding net profits of 134 billion, 147 billion, and 161 billion RMB [6]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The company reported Q1 2025 operational data showing high single-digit growth for its main brand, FILA, and other brands, which aligns with market expectations. The acquisition of the German outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin for a base price of $290 million is expected to be completed by the end of Q2 or early Q3 2025 [2][3] Summary by Sections Q1 Performance - In Q1 2025, the main brand achieved high single-digit growth, consistent with the annual growth forecast. The growth rate remained stable compared to Q4 2024 and improved from Q1 2024. This growth is attributed to the continuous adjustment of store types, including the opening of new store formats like Super Anta and Anta Champion [3] - FILA also reported high single-digit growth in Q1 2025, exceeding annual growth expectations, with growth rates stable compared to Q4 2024 [3] - Other brands, including Descente, KOLON, and MAIA, experienced growth rates of 65-70% in Q1 2025, up from 50-55% in Q4 2024 and 25-30% in Q1 2024, indicating improvements in both year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter growth [3] Investment Recommendations - The impact of U.S. tax increases on the company is minimal, as overseas revenue accounts for less than 1%. The company anticipates high single-digit growth for the main brand and mid-single-digit growth for FILA in 2025, with KOLON and DESCENTE expected to grow by 30%. The company plans to have a total of 6,900-7,000 Anta stores, 2,600-2,700 Anta Kids stores, 2,100-2,200 FILA stores, and 260-270 DESCENTE stores by the end of 2025 [4] - In the medium to long term, the outdoor market is expected to improve, with KOLON and DESCENTE likely to enhance their core competitiveness and market share. The newly acquired Jack Wolfskin is expected to contribute additional revenue, although there may be short-term integration losses and cost pressures [4] - The company maintains revenue forecasts of 77 billion, 85.9 billion, and 96 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with net profit forecasts of 13.87 billion, 15.91 billion, and 17.88 billion yuan for the same years. The earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be 4.94, 5.67, and 6.37 yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively. The price-to-earnings (PE) ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are expected to be 16, 14, and 12 times, respectively [4][7]