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BofA Securities Report: BofA Securities has released a report indicating that POP MART (09992.HK) is expected to have multiple growth drivers in 2026, maintaining a growth forecast of over 30%.
Market Sentiment: The report suggests that the market's revenue and adjusted net profit forecasts for POP MART have limited downside risk due to previous stock price declines reflecting lower performance expectations.
Buy Rating and Target Price: BofA Securities has maintained a Buy rating for POP MART with a target price of HKD300, highlighting confidence in the company's future performance.
Growth Drivers: Key growth drivers for POP MART include the monetization of existing IPs, globalization efforts for brands like Skullpanda, and the introduction of new variants of popular IPs such as Molly.

Citi Research Forecast: Citi Research predicts a shift in investor portfolios between 'value' and 'growth' in China's consumption sector, emphasizing a cautious outlook on immediate government consumption stimulation in a low-inflation environment.
Top Stock Picks: In the consumer discretionary sector, Citi's top picks include ANTA SPORTS, POP MART, HAIDILAO, Atour Lifestyle, and MIDEA GROUP, while in consumer staples, they favor CHINA RES BEER, EASTROC BEVERAGE, and MAO GEPING.
Potential Outperformance: If China's consumption recovery surpasses expectations, stocks like LI NING, CTG DUTY-FREE, and HAITIAN FLAV are anticipated to outperform the market.
Short Selling Data: The report includes short selling data for various stocks, indicating market sentiment and potential risks associated with these investments.

China's GDP Growth Outlook: KGI estimates that external pressures will slow China's GDP growth to 4.6% this year, despite reduced risks from recent trade agreements.
HSI Forecast: KGI maintains a bullish outlook for the Hang Seng Index (HSI), predicting that Fed rate cuts will attract capital back into H- and A-shares, with a year-end target of 30,000, indicating a potential 14% increase.
Stock Recommendations: KGI has recommended 12 major stocks, including XPENG-W, UBTECH ROBOTICS, TENCENT, and BABA-W, highlighting their performance and short selling ratios.
Market Sentiment: The report reflects a positive sentiment towards the Chinese A-share market, driven by anticipated earnings growth, as noted by Jefferies.

Honor 500 Series Launch: Honor smartphones will unveil the Honor 500 series, featuring an IP co-branding collaboration with POP MART, on Monday, January 19th.
Art Smartphone Innovation: The new device is being marketed as the industry's first art smartphone, highlighting a unique blend of technology and artistic design.

China A-share Market Performance: The China A-share market showed solid performance last year, particularly in AI, technology, and materials sectors, while domestic consumption sectors lagged, resulting in significant divergence in returns.
Growth Stocks Outlook: Growth stocks in China's A-share market performed well, with expectations that earnings growth will drive returns in 2025, following a period of PE ratio expansion.
Investment Strategy Update: Jefferies has adopted a barbell strategy focusing on reasonable price growth stocks and sustainable yield stocks, adding new targets like SYTECH and HIMILE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY to its investment portfolio.
Short Selling Activity: The report highlights significant short selling activity in various stocks, including POP MART and SUNNY OPTICAL, with varying short selling ratios indicating market sentiment.
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