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Weekly Recap | POP MART this week, earnings miss and downgrade wave
Weekly Review·- Pop Mart reported 2026 first-half net profit and revenue of 5.16 billion RMB and 17.17 billion RMB respectively, both up 23.8% year-on-year but missing market expectations. - The company's share price dropped to 149.00 HKD as management lowered the full-year revenue growth target and multiple institutions cut their ratings and target prices. - To counter the downward pressure, the company announced a share buyback plan of 2 billion to 5 billion RMB, while core IP products maintained strong consumer demand.Citi Keeps Their Buy Rating on Pop Mart International Group Limited (735)
Tip Ranks·- Citi maintained a Buy rating on Pop Mart International Group Limited and set a price target of HK$ 198.00. - The company currently holds an analyst consensus rating of Hold alongside a consensus price target of € 17.97. - This evaluation reflects ongoing market assessments of the company's stock performance and investment potential.Pop Mart May Miss 20% 2026 Growth Target as Overseas Sales Slump, CEO Says
Yicai·- Pop Mart International Group CEO Wang Ning stated that the company may miss its 20 percent growth target for 2026 due to a sharp decline in overseas revenue. - The firm reported a 23.8 percent overall revenue increase to CNY 17.1 billion in the first half, while international revenue dropped 11.6 percent to CNY 5 billion. - To counter cooling overseas demand for flagship intellectual properties like Labubu and offset rising costs, Pop Mart plans a share buyback program of up to CNY 5 billion.HSI Finishes Up 310 Pts; BABA-W, POP MART Dive 2-3%; HENDERSON LAND Swells 7%
AASTOCKS News·- The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index closed up 310 pts or 1.21% at 26,009, with a full-day turnover of HKD 257.277 billion. - Major tech and blue-chip stocks experienced mixed performances driven by corporate earnings reports and broker ratings, with BABA-W down 2.54% and HENDERSON LAND surging 7.17%. - Resource, metal, and gold stocks thrived significantly as spot gold stabilized above USD 4,500 per ounce, propelling gold-related equities higher.HK Stocks: Hang Seng Rallies 1.21% to Reclaim 26,000; Gold Miners Soar, Zhipu and MiniMax Jump Over 10%
Market Pulse·- On August 21, Hong Kong stock indices closed higher collectively, with the Hang Seng Index rising 1.21% to 26009.46 points and a total turnover of 2573 billion HKD. - Gold and non-ferrous metal stocks surged across the board driven by rising international gold prices, while AI concept stocks rallied ahead of the Hang Seng index review. - Insurance and software service stocks strengthened on positive financial results, whereas biomedical and new consumer stocks experienced pullbacks.HSBC Research Cuts POP MART TP to HKD136.5 on Earnings Miss
AASTOCKS News·- HSBC Global Investment Research cut POP MART's target price from HKD168.9 to HKD136.5 and maintained a Hold rating following a 2Q revenue miss. - The company's 1H net profit fell 13% below expectations due to a sharper-than-expected decline in overseas markets and slowing domestic sales. - The broker lowered its 2026 net profit forecast to RMB10.452 billion while noting that a share buyback plan and net cash support shareholder returns.HK Stocks Midday: Hang Seng Jumps Over 230 Pts; Gold Miners Surge, Insurers Rally
Market Pulse·- On August 21, Hong Kong stocks maintained an upward trend in the afternoon, with the Hang Seng Index rising 0.91% to 25,932.30 points. - Gold and resource stocks surged collectively driven by rising gold prices, while domestic insurance and financial stocks also strengthened. - The total market turnover reached approximately 1794 billion HKD, with technology and property stocks showing mixed performances.Labubu maker Pop Mart shares fall as it warns 2026 growth target likely to be missed
Businesstimes News·- Pop Mart shares dropped 8.9 per cent after the toymaker warned it will likely miss its 2026 sales-growth target following a challenging first half. - The company cited a year-on-year decline in overseas performance, weaker-than-expected revenue and net income, and a large inventory build-up over the past six months. - Pop Mart plans a 2 billion yuan to 5 billion yuan share buyback within the next six months to signal confidence in its long-term outlook.Pop Mart falls 5% as earnings miss prompts broker downgrades
HK Stock Market Update·Pop Mart drops 8% to five-month low after earnings miss, broker downgrades
HK Stock Market Update·HSI Gains 184 Pts at Midday; BABA-W and POP MART Each Dive 3% Post-results; PING AN Soars 3%+; HENDERSON LAND Leaps 6%+
AASTOCKS News·- Hong Kong stocks closed higher at midday on August 21, 2026, with the HSI up 184 pts or 0.72% to 25,883 and a main board turnover of HKD 135.973 billion. - Major tech and blue-chip stocks fluctuated following financial results, as BABA-W and POP MART each fell over 3%, while HENDERSON LAND surged over 6% on beating profit expectations. - Chinese insurers also rallied strongly, with PING AN and CHINA LIFE jumping 3.60% and 4.79% respectively.BofAS: POP MART 1H Results Miss Expectations, Cuts Earnings Forecast and TP to HKD153, Maintains Neutral Rating
AASTOCKS News·- BofAS reported that POP MART's 1H results missed expectations, with revenue up 24% YoY and adjusted net profit at RMB5.2 billion. - The broker cut its 2026/2027 adjusted EPS forecasts by 22%/24% and lowered its target price to HKD153. - BofAS maintained a Neutral rating on the stock, citing balanced risks supported by a share buyback plan and easing foreign exchange losses.