Citi Highlights LI NING Management: Anticipates Ongoing Retail Discount Pressures This Year; ANTA SPORTS Selected as Preferred Choice in Sportswear Sector
Sales Growth Expectations: LI NING's management anticipates low single-digit year-on-year sales growth for 2025, driven by strong badminton product sales, although they caution that high government subsidies and sales may not be sustainable.
Market Competition and Retail Pressure: Intense competition and market uncertainty are expected to keep retail discounts under pressure, with an increase in advertising and promotional expenses projected for 2026.
Short Selling Data: As of January 15, 2026, LI NING has a short selling amount of $32.75 million with a ratio of 15.269%, indicating significant market skepticism.
Broker Ratings and Target Prices: Citi Research maintains a "Buy" rating for LI NING with a target price increase from HK$20.6 to HK$22, while also providing ratings for ANTA SPORTS and TOPSPORTS.
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<Research>BOCI Predicts Extended Timeline for Puma to Deliver Substantial Profits to ANTA SPORTS, with Possibility of Future M&As
Acquisition Details: ANTA SPORTS announced the acquisition of a 29.06% stake in Puma for EUR1.5 billion, which was better than market expectations despite prior anticipation of the deal.
Future Outlook: BOCI suggests that Puma's turnaround may take longer compared to other brands like Amer Sports or Fila, and anticipates further M&A activities from ANTA SPORTS in the future.
Market Reaction: Citi maintains a Buy rating on ANTA SPORTS, indicating that any negatives from the Puma acquisition are already reflected in the stock price.
Earnings Forecast: BOCI expects limited impact on ANTA SPORTS' adjusted earnings forecasts for 2026 and 2027, setting a target price of $95.4 for the stock.
CICC: ANTA SPORTS (02020.HK) Acquisition of Puma Stake Anticipated to Boost Global Competitiveness; Target Price Set at $110.91
Acquisition Insights: CICC's research report suggests that ANTA SPORTS' acquisition of PUMA is reasonable, enhancing its brand portfolio and international competitiveness.
Market Reaction: Citi maintains a "Buy" rating on ANTA SPORTS, indicating that any negatives from the PUMA acquisition are already reflected in the stock price.
Earnings Forecast Adjustments: CICC has adjusted its earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for ANTA SPORTS downward for 2026 and 2027 due to lower interest income and PUMA's short-term losses.
Stock Performance: ANTA SPORTS shares have seen a decline of 1.155%, with significant short selling activity reported.
<Research>BOCOMI: Puma Acquisition Could Have Minor Short-Term Financial Impact on ANTA SPORTS
Acquisition of Puma: Anta Sports announced the acquisition of a 29.06% stake in Puma for EUR1.51 billion, fully funded by its own resources, aligning with its strategy of "single focus, multi-brand, and globalization."
Strategic Positioning: The acquisition addresses Anta's previous lack of presence in the global mass professional sports market, with Puma's strong appeal in various sports and fashion sectors filling this gap.
Financial Overview: Anta Sports has a solid financial foundation, holding net cash of RMB31.5 billion as of mid-2025, although Puma is currently in a loss-making position for the first three quarters of 2025, which may impact Anta's financials short-term.
Market Sentiment: JPMorgan maintains an "Overweight" rating on Anta Sports with a target price of HKD141, indicating positive market sentiment despite the challenges posed by Puma's current financial status.
G Sachs: ANTA SPORTS (02020.HK) Purchase of PUMA Alleviates Investor Worries; Rating Maintained at Buy
Acquisition Announcement: ANTA SPORTS has agreed to acquire a 29.06% stake in Puma from Groupe Artemis, as reported by Goldman Sachs.
Market Reaction: Following the announcement, ANTA SPORTS' share price increased by 2%, indicating a potential easing of investor concerns regarding the company's M&A activities.
Earnings Forecast: Goldman Sachs noted that the current earnings forecast for ANTA SPORTS does not yet account for the impact of the acquisition agreement.
Stock Valuation: The stock is currently valued at 13x-14x the projected 2026 PE ratio, leading Goldman Sachs to maintain a "Buy" rating with a 12-month target price of $108.
JPM: ANTA SPORTS (02020.HK) Expands Global Presence with Puma Stake Acquisition; Target Price Set at $141
Acquisition Details: ANTA SPORTS has acquired a 29% stake in Puma for EUR1.5 billion, which is seen as a strategic move to enhance its position as a global multi-brand sportswear group.
Market Analysis: JPMorgan maintains an Overweight rating on ANTA SPORTS with a target price of $141, citing the acquisition as reasonable due to Puma's strong brand and market presence.
Financial Position: The acquisition will be funded entirely by ANTA SPORTS' internal resources, with a net cash position of RMB31.5 billion, ensuring no financing pressure and the ability to maintain its dividend policy.
Profit Impact: The transaction is expected to have a minimal impact on ANTA SPORTS' net profit, estimated at a low single-digit percentage for the year 2026.
UBS Anticipates ANTA SPORTS (02020.HK) Purchase of PUMA Stake Will Not Impact Dividend Policy
Acquisition Details: ANTA SPORTS has acquired over 29% of Puma for more than EUR1.5 billion, becoming its largest shareholder, with a share price premium of approximately 62%.
Financial Ratios: The acquisition price reflects about 15 times the 2024 PE ratio and 0.6 times the PS ratio, indicating a significant investment in Puma.
Market Expectations: UBS reports that the acquisition aligns with investor expectations and does not anticipate changes to Puma's dividend policy, given ANTA's net cash position of RMB31.5 billion as of June 2025.
Analyst Ratings: CLSA has adjusted ANTA SPORTS' target price to $110 due to expected pressure on brand operating margins, while UBS maintains a target price of $117 with a "Buy" rating.
<Research>BOCI Predicts Extended Timeline for Puma to Deliver Substantial Profits to ANTA SPORTS, with Possibility of Future M&As
Acquisition Details: ANTA SPORTS announced the acquisition of a 29.06% stake in Puma for EUR1.5 billion, which was better than market expectations despite prior anticipation of the deal.
Future Outlook: BOCI suggests that Puma's turnaround may take longer compared to other brands like Amer Sports or Fila, and anticipates further M&A activities from ANTA SPORTS in the future.
Market Reaction: Citi maintains a Buy rating on ANTA SPORTS, indicating that any negatives from the Puma acquisition are already reflected in the stock price.
Earnings Forecast: BOCI expects limited impact on ANTA SPORTS' adjusted earnings forecasts for 2026 and 2027, setting a target price of $95.4 for the stock.
CICC: ANTA SPORTS (02020.HK) Acquisition of Puma Stake Anticipated to Boost Global Competitiveness; Target Price Set at $110.91
Acquisition Insights: CICC's research report suggests that ANTA SPORTS' acquisition of PUMA is reasonable, enhancing its brand portfolio and international competitiveness.
Market Reaction: Citi maintains a "Buy" rating on ANTA SPORTS, indicating that any negatives from the PUMA acquisition are already reflected in the stock price.
Earnings Forecast Adjustments: CICC has adjusted its earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for ANTA SPORTS downward for 2026 and 2027 due to lower interest income and PUMA's short-term losses.
Stock Performance: ANTA SPORTS shares have seen a decline of 1.155%, with significant short selling activity reported.
<Research>BOCOMI: Puma Acquisition Could Have Minor Short-Term Financial Impact on ANTA SPORTS
Acquisition of Puma: Anta Sports announced the acquisition of a 29.06% stake in Puma for EUR1.51 billion, fully funded by its own resources, aligning with its strategy of "single focus, multi-brand, and globalization."
Strategic Positioning: The acquisition addresses Anta's previous lack of presence in the global mass professional sports market, with Puma's strong appeal in various sports and fashion sectors filling this gap.
Financial Overview: Anta Sports has a solid financial foundation, holding net cash of RMB31.5 billion as of mid-2025, although Puma is currently in a loss-making position for the first three quarters of 2025, which may impact Anta's financials short-term.
Market Sentiment: JPMorgan maintains an "Overweight" rating on Anta Sports with a target price of HKD141, indicating positive market sentiment despite the challenges posed by Puma's current financial status.
G Sachs: ANTA SPORTS (02020.HK) Purchase of PUMA Alleviates Investor Worries; Rating Maintained at Buy
Acquisition Announcement: ANTA SPORTS has agreed to acquire a 29.06% stake in Puma from Groupe Artemis, as reported by Goldman Sachs.
Market Reaction: Following the announcement, ANTA SPORTS' share price increased by 2%, indicating a potential easing of investor concerns regarding the company's M&A activities.
Earnings Forecast: Goldman Sachs noted that the current earnings forecast for ANTA SPORTS does not yet account for the impact of the acquisition agreement.
Stock Valuation: The stock is currently valued at 13x-14x the projected 2026 PE ratio, leading Goldman Sachs to maintain a "Buy" rating with a 12-month target price of $108.
JPM: ANTA SPORTS (02020.HK) Expands Global Presence with Puma Stake Acquisition; Target Price Set at $141
Acquisition Details: ANTA SPORTS has acquired a 29% stake in Puma for EUR1.5 billion, which is seen as a strategic move to enhance its position as a global multi-brand sportswear group.
Market Analysis: JPMorgan maintains an Overweight rating on ANTA SPORTS with a target price of $141, citing the acquisition as reasonable due to Puma's strong brand and market presence.
Financial Position: The acquisition will be funded entirely by ANTA SPORTS' internal resources, with a net cash position of RMB31.5 billion, ensuring no financing pressure and the ability to maintain its dividend policy.
Profit Impact: The transaction is expected to have a minimal impact on ANTA SPORTS' net profit, estimated at a low single-digit percentage for the year 2026.
UBS Anticipates ANTA SPORTS (02020.HK) Purchase of PUMA Stake Will Not Impact Dividend Policy
Acquisition Details: ANTA SPORTS has acquired over 29% of Puma for more than EUR1.5 billion, becoming its largest shareholder, with a share price premium of approximately 62%.
Financial Ratios: The acquisition price reflects about 15 times the 2024 PE ratio and 0.6 times the PS ratio, indicating a significant investment in Puma.
Market Expectations: UBS reports that the acquisition aligns with investor expectations and does not anticipate changes to Puma's dividend policy, given ANTA's net cash position of RMB31.5 billion as of June 2025.
Analyst Ratings: CLSA has adjusted ANTA SPORTS' target price to $110 due to expected pressure on brand operating margins, while UBS maintains a target price of $117 with a "Buy" rating.
