Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform the Market" rating for the company [6]. Core Insights - The company demonstrated a significant acceleration in revenue growth in Q3, achieving a revenue of 5.797 billion, a year-on-year increase of 28.2%, surpassing previous guidance [2]. - The adjusted operating profit for Q3 was 1.022 billion, up 14.8% year-on-year, while the adjusted net profit reached 767 million, reflecting an 11.7% increase [2]. - The company expects Q4 revenue growth to be between 25% and 30%, with double-digit same-store sales growth anticipated in both China and the U.S. [2]. - The domestic business is benefiting from a large store strategy and refined operations, with same-store sales showing a positive trend [4]. - The overseas business is expanding rapidly, with a net addition of 117 stores in Q3, bringing the total overseas store count to 3,424 [2]. Financial Performance Summary - Q3 revenue for the brand was 5.222 billion, a year-on-year increase of 22.9%, with domestic revenue at 2.909 billion, up 19.3% [2]. - The company forecasts a full-year revenue growth of 25%, with adjusted operating profit expected to be between 3.65 billion and 3.85 billion [4]. - The financial projections for 2023 to 2027 indicate a steady increase in revenue and net profit, with 2023 revenue projected at 13.839 billion, growing to 28.578 billion by 2027 [5]. - The adjusted net profit for 2023 is estimated at 2.253 billion, with a projected increase to 3.257 billion by 2027 [5].

Core Insights - MINISO Group reported a record high total revenue of 5.8 billion yuan for Q3 2025, marking a 28% year-on-year increase, driven by strong performance in its main brand and the TOP TOY brand [1][2] - The company achieved a significant growth in its global store network, surpassing 8,000 stores, with a focus on international expansion [1][3] Revenue Growth Analysis - The revenue growth rate of 28% in Q3 2025 is an improvement from 19% in the previous quarter, indicating sustained growth momentum [2] - Gross profit reached 2.59 billion yuan, also up 28% year-on-year, with a stable gross margin of 44.7% [2] - Revenue from the main brand in mainland China was 2.91 billion yuan, a 19% increase, while overseas revenue was 2.31 billion yuan, growing by 28% [2] - TOP TOY brand revenue surged by 111% to 570 million yuan, highlighting the potential of the trendy toy market [2] Profitability Insights - Adjusted net profit for Q3 was 770 million yuan, a 12% increase, with an adjusted net profit margin of 13.2% [2] - However, the company's net profit decreased by 31.64% to 443 million yuan, primarily due to rising operational costs associated with rapid expansion [2] Global Expansion Strategy - As of September 30, 2025, MINISO had 7,831 stores globally, with 4,407 in China and 3,424 overseas, reflecting a strategic focus on international markets [3] - The U.S. market showed remarkable performance with a 65% year-on-year revenue increase and over 100% growth in new memberships [3] - The company is transitioning to a "big store" growth model, with the MINISO LAND concept being implemented in major cities [3] Same-Store Sales Performance - Same-store sales achieved mid-single-digit growth in Q3, with double-digit growth recorded in October, indicating improved operational quality [4] IP Strategy and Innovation - MINISO's growth is supported by a dual IP strategy, combining self-owned IP and international licensed IP, enhancing its position in the IP operation field [5][6] - The company has signed 16 trendy toy artist IPs and launched an innovative artist IP area in Guangzhou, generating significant sales in a short period [5] - Collaboration with Disney on the "Zootopia" franchise has led to successful product launches, enhancing brand visibility and sales [6] Future Outlook - The company aims to become a global leader in IP operations, with the recent opening of MINISO LAND in Bangkok marking a significant step in brand value enhancement [6]

Core Viewpoint - Miniso's financial performance shows revenue growth but declining profits, indicating challenges in its global expansion and large store strategy [1][4][9] Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, Miniso reported revenue of 15.19 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.68%, while profit decreased by 26.1% to 1.349 billion yuan [1] - In Q3 2025, revenue reached 5.797 billion yuan, up 28.17% year-on-year, but profit fell by 31.64% to 443 million yuan [1] - The company's gross margin declined by 0.2 percentage points to 44.7% in Q3 2025, contributing to the increase in revenue without a corresponding increase in profit [4] Strategic Transformation - Miniso is shifting from a rapid expansion model based on a light-asset franchise approach to a strategy focused on "large stores, IP development, and brand building" [2] - The new strategy aims to enhance single-store revenue, create high-margin new product categories, and ultimately improve brand value [2][8] Cost Structure - Significant cost increases were noted, with sales costs rising by 28.6% to 3.207 billion yuan, sales and distribution expenses up 43.5% to 1.43 billion yuan, and general and administrative expenses up 45.6% to 344 million yuan in Q3 2025 [4] - The increase in costs is attributed to investments in direct stores, particularly in strategic overseas markets like the U.S. [4] New Business Challenges - The expansion of TOP TOY, a secondary growth line, is currently a financial burden, with share-based payment expenses of 180 million yuan impacting profits [5] - Investments in projects like Yonghui Supermarket resulted in a net financial expense of 100 million yuan and a share of 150 million yuan in losses, affecting net profit [5] Growth Indicators - As of September 30, 2025, Miniso had a total of 8,138 stores, with 718 new openings year-on-year, including 6,831 Miniso stores and 3,424 overseas stores [6] - Overseas revenue for the first three quarters reached 5.846 billion yuan, a 28.7% increase, while TOP TOY's revenue grew by 87.9% to 1.317 billion yuan [6] Long-term Outlook - The strategic transformation aims to optimize Miniso's business core, shifting from low-margin products to a mix of essential goods and high-margin IP products [8] - The new multi-tier store model combines large flagship stores with small stores to enhance market penetration and resilience against online competition [8] Conclusion - Miniso's transformation involves significant costs and challenges, but it is a necessary phase for future growth and market validation [9]

Macro Strategy - The core viewpoint indicates that the U.S. Federal Reserve's hawkish signals and the delay in the release of the November non-farm payroll data have significantly reduced market expectations for a rate cut in December, with a likelihood of a pause rather than a cancellation of rate cuts [1][12][14] - The report suggests that the overall economic pressure is increasing, with the ECI supply index at 49.94% and the demand index at 49.87%, indicating a continued slowdown in economic activity [11][12] Financial Products - The A-share market is expected to experience a short-term adjustment in November, with a macro timing model scoring -5, indicating a high probability of adjustment for the entire A-share index [2][10] - The report highlights that small-cap stocks may perform relatively better, while the sentiment in the small-cap sector has been negatively impacted by the suspension of high-profile stocks [2][10] Industry Analysis - The report discusses the Chinese economy's main theme for 2025 as responding to changes, with external factors like fluctuating tariffs and internal factors such as asset revaluation and investment growth turning negative [3][4][15] - It emphasizes five key areas for 2026: policy continuity, AI-driven supply changes, consumer subsidy adjustments, asset liability repair, and price stability through anti-involution measures, projecting a GDP growth rate of around 4.9% [4][15] Fixed Income - The report notes that the yield on 10-year government bonds has shown slight upward movement, indicating a cautious market outlook as investors await year-end allocation opportunities [5][16][18] - It highlights that the issuance of green bonds has decreased, with a total issuance of approximately 24.619 billion yuan this week, down from the previous week [5][6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Core Insights - The company achieved a strong same-store revenue growth of 28% year-on-year in Q3 2025, with total revenue reaching 5.8 billion yuan, exceeding the company's guidance of 25-28% [7] - The overseas segment showed significant growth, with overseas revenue increasing by 28.6% year-on-year, and the company plans to slow down the opening of new stores to focus on quality [7] - The TOP TOY division experienced remarkable growth, with revenue increasing by 111.5% year-on-year in Q3 2025 [7] - The company expects Q4 2025 revenue growth to be in the range of 25-30%, with same-store growth in both China and the U.S. projected to accelerate [7] Financial Performance Summary - Total revenue projections for the company are as follows: 2023A: 11,473 million yuan, 2024A: 16,994 million yuan, 2025E: 21,305 million yuan, 2026E: 25,961 million yuan, and 2027E: 30,963 million yuan, with year-on-year growth rates of 13.76%, 48.12%, 25.37%, 21.85%, and 19.27% respectively [1] - The adjusted net profit for 2025 is projected to be 2,901 million yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 6.61% [1] - The company's EPS is expected to be 1.83 yuan in 2025, with a P/E ratio of 18.58 based on the latest diluted earnings [1]

Core Insights - The report highlights that MINISO's Q3 2025 revenue reached 5.797 billion, a year-on-year increase of 28.2%, exceeding the company's previous guidance of 25%-28% [7] - Adjusted net profit for Q3 2025 was 767 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 11.7% [7] - For the first three quarters of 2025, MINISO achieved a total revenue of 15.190 billion, up 23.7%, and an adjusted net profit of 2.045 billion, a 6.1% increase [7] Market Performance - Domestic same-store sales growth accelerated in Q3 2025, with October showing further improvement to low double digits [7] - The company opened 102 new stores in Q3 2025, bringing the total domestic store count to 4,407 by the end of the quarter [7] - Internationally, MINISO's revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 was 5.846 billion, a 28.7% increase, with same-store sales turning positive in Q3 [7][8] Financial Metrics - The gross margin for the first three quarters of 2025 was 44.4%, a slight increase of 0.3 percentage points year-on-year [8] - Operating cash flow for Q3 2025 was 1.230 billion, with a ratio of operating cash flow to adjusted net profit of 1.7, indicating strong profitability [8] - The adjusted net profit margin for Q3 2025 was 13.2%, down 2.0 percentage points year-on-year [8] Future Projections - The report forecasts MINISO's revenue for 2025-2027 to be 21.216 billion, 25.799 billion, and 30.633 billion respectively, with net profits of 2.400 billion, 3.398 billion, and 4.160 billion [9] - The projected price-to-earnings ratios for 2025-2027 are 18.4, 13.0, and 10.6 respectively, maintaining a "Buy-A" rating [9]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported strong revenue growth and maintained double-digit adjusted net profit growth in Q3 2025, exceeding previous guidance Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, the company achieved revenue of 5.797 billion, a year-on-year increase of 28.2% [1] - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported revenue of 15.190 billion, up 23.7% year-on-year [1] - Adjusted net profit for Q3 2025 was 767 million, reflecting an 11.7% year-on-year growth [1] - The adjusted net profit margin for Q3 2025 was 13.2%, down 2.0 percentage points year-on-year [1] - The company’s gross margin for the first three quarters of 2025 was 44.4%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points year-on-year [4] Group 2: Business Segments - Domestic revenue for MINISO in the first three quarters of 2025 was 8.024 billion, a 14.1% year-on-year increase, with same-store sales growth in Q3 showing high single digits [2] - Overseas revenue for MINISO reached 5.846 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, up 28.7% year-on-year, with same-store sales turning positive in Q3 [2] - TOP TOY achieved revenue of 1.317 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, a significant growth of 87.9% year-on-year [3] Group 3: Operational Metrics - The company opened 102 new stores in Q3 2025, bringing the total domestic store count to 4,407 by the end of Q3 [2] - The overseas store count reached 3,424 by the end of Q3 2025, with a net increase of 306 stores since the beginning of the year [2] - The company maintained healthy operating cash flow, with a net cash flow from operating activities of 1.230 billion in Q3 2025 [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for MINISO, reflecting confidence in its growth potential and operational efficiency [4][6]. Core Insights - MINISO has demonstrated strong revenue growth, with a 28.2% year-on-year increase in revenue to 5.8 billion RMB in Q3 2025, alongside an adjusted net profit growth of 11.7% to 767 million RMB [1]. - The company is expanding its store network, adding 102 new stores in mainland China, bringing the total to 4,407, while overseas operations also saw a net increase of 117 stores, totaling 3,424 [2]. - The operational efficiency of overseas direct sales has improved, with a profit margin increase, particularly in strategic markets like North America and Europe [2]. Summary by Sections Domestic Operations - In Q3 2025, MINISO's domestic revenue reached 2.91 billion RMB, marking a 19.3% year-on-year increase, with same-store sales showing high single-digit growth [1]. - The company anticipates low double-digit same-store growth in mainland China by October 2025, projecting a full-year same-store growth in the mid-single digits [1]. Overseas Operations - The overseas business generated 2.31 billion RMB in revenue, a 27.7% increase year-on-year, accounting for 44.3% of total revenue [2]. - Same-store sales in overseas markets have shown improvement, particularly in strategic regions, contributing to the overall growth of the company [2]. Financial Performance - The adjusted operating profit for Q3 2025 was 1.02 billion RMB, reflecting a 14.8% year-on-year increase, with an adjusted operating profit margin of 17.6%, down 2.1 percentage points year-on-year [3]. - The gross profit for Q3 2025 was 2.59 billion RMB, with a gross margin of 44.7%, slightly down from the previous year [3]. Future Projections - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at 21.3 billion RMB, 25.4 billion RMB, and 29.6 billion RMB respectively, with adjusted net profits expected to be 2.94 billion RMB, 3.48 billion RMB, and 4.08 billion RMB [4][5]. - The report indicates a continuous optimization of various business segments, products, and supply chains, supporting the company's growth trajectory [4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for the company [3][6] Core Insights - The company reported Q3 revenue of 5.8 billion (+28.2% YoY) and adjusted net profit of 770 million (+11.7% YoY), with a net profit margin of 13.2% (-2.0 percentage points) [1][6] - Domestic revenue for the company's brand reached 2.91 billion (+19.3% YoY), while overseas revenue was 2.31 billion (+27.7% YoY). TOPTOY revenue surged to 570 million (+111.4% YoY) [1][6] - The company has a robust "1+3" moat strategy, combining a Chinese supply chain, global IP, global design, and global channels, which supports its domestic expansion and high growth in overseas markets [1][6] Financial Performance - The company expects significant revenue growth, with projected revenues of 13.84 billion, 16.99 billion, 21.21 billion, 25.13 billion, and 29.27 billion for 2023 to 2027, respectively, reflecting growth rates of 39%, 23%, 25%, 18%, and 17% [2][7] - Adjusted net profit is projected to grow from 2.39 billion in 2023 to 4.34 billion in 2027, with corresponding growth rates of 101%, 13%, 10%, 23%, and 18% [2][7] - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) is expected to increase from 1.90 in 2023 to 3.45 in 2027 [2][7] Domestic Market Performance - In Q3, the domestic brand revenue was 2.91 billion, with same-store sales showing high single-digit growth. The company anticipates low double-digit growth in same-store sales for Q4 [1][6] - The company added 102 new stores in Q3, bringing the total to 4,407 stores [1][6] International Market Performance - The overseas brand revenue reached 2.31 billion, with same-store sales showing low single-digit growth. The U.S. market saw revenue growth exceeding 65% [1][6] - The company opened 117 new stores overseas in Q3, with a total of 3,424 stores by the end of the quarter [1][6] TOPTOY Performance - TOPTOY brand revenue reached 570 million in Q3, with a same-store sales growth in the mid-single digits and a net increase of 14 stores, totaling 307 stores [1][6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy-A" rating for MINISO (09896.HK) [2] Core Insights - In Q3 2025, MINISO's revenue growth exceeded expectations, with a year-on-year increase of 28.2%, reaching 5.797 billion yuan. The adjusted net profit for the same quarter was 767 million yuan, up 11.7% year-on-year [4][5] - For the first three quarters of 2025, MINISO achieved a revenue of 15.190 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.7%, and an adjusted net profit of 2.045 billion yuan, growing 6.1% year-on-year [5][6] - The company has seen a significant improvement in same-store sales in China, with a high single-digit growth in Q3 2025 and a further acceleration to low double-digit growth in October 2025 [6][10] Financial Performance Summary - In Q3 2025, MINISO's adjusted net profit margin was 13.2%, down 2.0 percentage points year-on-year, while the overall adjusted net profit margin for the first three quarters was 13.5%, down 2.2 percentage points year-on-year [5][9] - The gross margin for the first three quarters of 2025 was 44.4%, a slight increase of 0.3 percentage points year-on-year, while Q3 2025 saw a gross margin of 44.7%, down 0.2 percentage points year-on-year [7][9] - The company reported a healthy operating cash flow of 1.230 billion yuan in Q3 2025, with a ratio of operating cash flow to adjusted net profit of 1.7, indicating strong profitability [9] Business Segment Performance - Domestic operations in China generated 8.024 billion yuan in revenue for the first three quarters of 2025, a 14.1% year-on-year increase, with a net addition of 102 stores in Q3 [6][10] - Internationally, MINISO's overseas revenue reached 5.846 billion yuan, growing 28.7% year-on-year, with same-store sales turning positive in Q3 2025 [6][10] - The TOP TOY segment achieved a remarkable revenue growth of 87.9% year-on-year, reaching 1.317 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025 [6] Future Projections - The report forecasts MINISO's revenue for 2025, 2026, and 2027 to be 21.216 billion yuan, 25.799 billion yuan, and 30.633 billion yuan respectively, with net profits projected at 2.400 billion yuan, 3.398 billion yuan, and 4.160 billion yuan [10][12]