MENGNIU DAIRY: Industry Downturn Prolonged, Revenue Expected to Struggle in Second Half
Interim Results: Mengniu Dairy reported a decline of 6.9% in revenue and 16.4% in profit attributable to owners for the interim period compared to the previous year.
Industry Challenges: CEO Gao Fei highlighted that the current industry downturn is lasting longer than expected, influenced by broader economic conditions.
Strategic Response: The company plans to address challenges through industrial innovation and expanding product categories to adapt to significant consumer and channel changes.
Full-Year Outlook: CFO Zhang Ping anticipates continued revenue pressure in the second half of 2025, projecting a mid to high single-digit percentage decline in full-year revenue due to slower consumer recovery.
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Hong Kong Stock Performance: On February 16, Hong Kong stocks saw a positive half-day session, with the HSI closing up 138 points (0.5%) at 26,705, marking a strong overall performance in the Year of the Snake with a 32% gain.
HSI Quarterly Review Changes: The quarterly review of the HSI included the addition of CATL, CMOC, and LAOPU GOLD, which saw significant gains, while ZHONGSHENG HLDG was removed from the index.
Individual Stock Movements: Notable stock movements included SANDS CHINA LTD rising 2.7% despite a slight decline in property EBITDA, while ANTA SPORTS experienced a minor drop after shareholder approval for a significant acquisition.
US Department of War Update: The US Department of War's withdrawal of the "List of Chinese Military Companies" impacted stock prices, with BABA-W declining 0.5% and BIDU-SW increasing by 1.3%.

US Inflation and Stock Market Update: US inflation was below expectations while core inflation met them; the DJIA rose by 0.1% last Friday.
Hong Kong Stock Market Performance: The Hong Kong bourse opened lower, with the HSI down 0.2% and other indices also showing declines.
HSI Quarterly Review Changes: CATL, CMOC, and LAOPU GOLD were added to the HSI, while ZHONGSHENG HLDG was removed; CATL and CMOC saw slight increases in their stock prices.
Notable Stock Movements: Stocks like BABA-W and BIDU-SW dropped significantly after being listed as Chinese military companies, while ANTA SPORTS received approval for a stake acquisition in PUMA.
Index Review Announcement: Hang Seng Indexes Company announced the results of its quarterly review for the Hang Seng Family of Indexes, effective from March 9, 2026.
Additions and Deletions: BEKE-W and HORIZONROBOT-W will be added to the HSCEI, while CHINA RES BEER and MENGNIU DAIRY will be removed, keeping the total number of constituents at 50.
Short Selling Data: The short selling data indicates significant activity for the stocks involved, with BEKE-W showing a short selling ratio of 34.793%.
Market Impact: Changes will take effect after market close on March 6, 2026, potentially influencing trading strategies and market dynamics.
Stock Performance: Several stocks, including Tencent, Laopu Gold, and MGM China, experienced declines in their prices, with short selling ratios indicating significant market activity.
Investment Ratings: Most of the stocks listed, such as Tencent and Laopu Gold, are rated as "Overweight," suggesting a positive outlook from analysts despite recent price drops.
Short Selling Data: The short selling data reveals varying levels of market skepticism, with Laopu Gold showing the highest short selling ratio at 22.243%.
Market Updates: BOCI has raised the target price for Luk Fook Holdings to HKD 35.9, highlighting it as an industry top pick amidst the current market conditions.

JPMorgan's Trading Strategy: JPMorgan has recommended an upside options trading strategy focused on the Chinese consumer market ahead of the Chinese New Year, highlighting high-end baijiu, premium proteins, major condiments, gold, and tourism as key sectors.
Stock Market Outlook: The firm remains optimistic about the Chinese stock market but advises investors to be selective, naming TENCENT, LAOPU GOLD, MGM CHINA, TAL Education, TRIP.COM, HAITIAN FLAV, KWEICHOW MOUTAI, MENGNIU DAIRY, and WULIANGYE as top stock picks.

Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell by 325 points (1.2%) to 26,559, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) also experienced declines, with market turnover reaching $247.87 billion.
Active Heavyweights: Major stocks like Alibaba, Meituan, and Tencent saw significant drops, with Alibaba closing down 2.9% at $155, while Xiaomi and CCB managed slight gains.
Notable Movers: AIA experienced a sharp decline of 5.5%, while Li Auto and Mengniu Dairy saw increases of 3.6% and 3%, respectively, with several stocks hitting new highs.
Short Selling Trends: High short selling ratios were noted for several companies, including Ping An and CCB, indicating increased market speculation and potential bearish sentiment.






