Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the industry [4] Core Views - The report emphasizes the importance of valuation switching logic in the new consumption sector, highlighting stable operational performance in the sports brand sector for Q3 [6][4] - It suggests a focus on high-growth tracks in new consumption and the valuation switching logic within the sector, particularly in the collectible toy segment [6][4] - The report identifies several companies with strong growth potential and suggests monitoring their performance closely [6][4] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The industry consists of 175 listed companies with a total market value of 10,672.79 billion and a circulating market value of 8,623.31 billion [2] Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index decreased by 1.47%, while the Shenzhen Component Index fell by 4.99% during the week of October 13-17, 2025 [6][11] - The light industry manufacturing index dropped by 2.22%, ranking 13th among 28 Shenwan industries, while the textile and apparel index decreased by 0.31%, ranking 5th [6][11] Key Company Insights - Companies such as Bubble Mart are expected to release Q3 operational data, with new product launches anticipated to drive performance in Q4 [6] - 361 Degrees reported a stable performance with a 10% increase in offline and children's clothing sales, and a 20% increase in e-commerce sales [6] - Anta Sports, Li Ning, and other functional apparel brands are highlighted for their growth potential [6] Investment Opportunities - The report suggests focusing on the acceleration of the Chinese consumption supply chain going overseas, particularly in non-woven fabric manufacturing [6][7] - Companies like Yanjiang Co. are recommended for their advanced production techniques and global supply chain capabilities [7] - The pet supplies sector is also highlighted, with companies like Yuanfei Pet expected to benefit from growth in both OEM and OBM businesses [6][7] Sector Recommendations - The report recommends monitoring companies in the home furnishing sector, such as Xilinmen and Gujia Home, for potential recovery in performance and valuation [6] - In the paper industry, Sun Paper is recommended due to its integrated advantages and expected improvement in profitability [6][7] - The textile manufacturing sector suggests a focus on companies like Jingyuan International for their market share growth potential [6][7]

Company Overview - Zhejiang Xin'ao Textile Co., Ltd. is located in Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, established on September 8, 1995, and listed on December 31, 2014. The company's main business involves the research, production, and sales of wool yarn, wool tops, and cashmere yarn [2]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Xin'ao achieved operating revenue of 2.554 billion yuan, a slight decrease of 0.08% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 1.67% to 271 million yuan [2]. - Since its A-share listing, Xin'ao has distributed a total of 1.372 billion yuan in dividends, with 643 million yuan distributed over the past three years [3]. Stock Performance - As of October 17, Xin'ao's stock price increased by 2.12% to 7.71 yuan per share, with a total market capitalization of 5.631 billion yuan. The stock has risen by 14.90% year-to-date, with a 0.64% decline over the last five trading days, a 23.76% increase over the last 20 days, and a 31.35% increase over the last 60 days [1][2]. - The stock has appeared on the "Dragon and Tiger List" once this year, with the most recent appearance on October 10, where it recorded a net buy of -50.8695 million yuan [2]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2025, Xin'ao had 14,700 shareholders, an increase of 2.22% from the previous period, with an average of 48,921 circulating shares per person, a decrease of 2.17% [2]. - The top ten circulating shareholders saw a change, with the "Jiaoyin New Vitality Flexible Allocation Mixed A" fund exiting the list [3]. Capital Flow - On October 17, the net inflow of main funds was 1.1989 million yuan, with large orders accounting for 14.12% of total purchases and 17.33% of total sales [1].

Summary of Xin'ao Co., Ltd. Conference Call Company Overview - Xin'ao Co., Ltd. is a leading wool spinning enterprise in China, serving renowned fashion brands such as Baosi and Prada. The company has a wool spinning capacity of 17,000 tons and cashmere yarn capacity of 3,300 tons by 2024. [2][3][6] Industry Insights - The cashmere industry is primarily based in China, which accounts for 60% of global production capacity. Xin'ao's integration with Zhongyin Cashmere has increased its cashmere revenue share to 31%, enhancing profitability. The company ranks second domestically and third globally in the cashmere market. [2][6] - The global demand for Merino wool remains stable, with China being the largest exporter. The market share is increasingly concentrated among leading companies, benefiting Xin'ao significantly. The domestic market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 4%, driven by outdoor sports and sustainability trends. [2][7] Financial Performance - Xin'ao's revenue growth has slowed since 2023 due to international brand destocking, with projected revenue CAGR for the first half of 2023-2025 expected to be in single digits. Profit growth is also anticipated to slow correspondingly. [2][3] - The company has diversified its customer base, reducing the concentration of its top five customers to around 10%. [2][9] Operational Efficiency - Xin'ao has improved operational efficiency through enhanced marketing channel layouts, sales incentives, and increased production-sales ratios. The production-sales ratio for wool yarn remains above 94%, while cashmere yarn has improved to 99%. [2][9] Strategic Developments - Since implementing the broadband strategy in 2021, Xin'ao has diversified its customer structure and increased its marketing efforts across various regions, leading to a significant reduction in customer concentration. [9] - The company has also increased its R&D investments, launching innovative products such as wool and diacetate blended yarns, which have contributed to a steady increase in gross margins. [9][10] Future Outlook - Xin'ao is expected to maintain a double-digit CAGR over the next two to three years, supported by new capacity from its Vietnam and Ningxia projects. The cashmere business is projected to become a significant profit source, with a 70% increase in revenue and sales since acquiring Zhongyin Cashmere and UK-based Duncan Cashmere. [11][12] - The company’s ability to adapt to market changes, strong production capacity, and innovative R&D will help maintain robust growth and a prominent position in the global market. [12]

Core Viewpoint - New Ao Co., Ltd. has experienced a significant increase in stock price this year, with a notable rise in recent trading days, indicating strong market interest and potential growth in the textile industry [2]. Group 1: Stock Performance - As of October 13, New Ao's stock price decreased by 2.06% to 7.60 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 289 million CNY and a turnover rate of 5.15%, resulting in a total market capitalization of 5.55 billion CNY [1]. - Year-to-date, New Ao's stock price has increased by 13.26%, with a 20.44% rise over the last five trading days, 23.78% over the last 20 days, and 30.14% over the last 60 days [2]. - The company has appeared on the "Dragon and Tiger List" once this year, with the most recent appearance on October 10, where it recorded a net buy of -50.87 million CNY, with total buy transactions of 112 million CNY, accounting for 27.48% of total trading volume [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - New Ao Co., Ltd. was established on September 8, 1995, and was listed on December 31, 2014. The company specializes in the research, production, and sales of wool yarn, wool tops, and cashmere yarn [2]. - The main revenue composition includes: fine wool yarn (56.11%), cashmere (30.77%), wool tops (11.87%), modified processing, dyeing, and cashmere processing (0.78%), and others (0.48%) [2]. - The company is classified under the Shenwan industry as textile and apparel - textile manufacturing - other textiles, and is associated with concepts such as Yangtze River Delta integration, small-cap stocks, and antibacterial fabrics [2]. Group 3: Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, New Ao achieved a revenue of 2.554 billion CNY, a slight decrease of 0.08% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 271 million CNY, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.67% [2]. - Since its A-share listing, New Ao has distributed a total of 1.372 billion CNY in dividends, with 643 million CNY distributed over the past three years [3]. - As of June 30, 2025, the number of shareholders increased by 2.22% to 14,700, with an average of 48,921 circulating shares per person, a decrease of 2.17% [2].

Core Insights - The article highlights the top-performing stocks in the S&P China A-Share Dividend Opportunity Index, showcasing significant price increases and dividend yields for various companies [1]. Group 1: Stock Performance - New Australia Co., Ltd. (603889.SH) leads with a price increase of 10.07% and a year-to-date increase of 16.40%, with a dividend yield of 3.87% [1]. - Yiyi Co., Ltd. (001206.SZ) follows closely with a 10.00% increase and an impressive year-to-date increase of 113.23%, offering a dividend yield of 2.44% [1]. - Daimi Co., Ltd. (603730.SH) shows a 7.97% increase and a modest year-to-date increase of 0.39%, with a dividend yield of 4.05% [1]. Group 2: Dividend Yields - Yutong Bus Co., Ltd. (600066.SH) has a dividend yield of 6.80% with a year-to-date increase of 17.80% [1]. - COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation Co., Ltd. (600026.SH) offers a dividend yield of 3.52% and a year-to-date increase of 7.55% [1]. - Qianjiang Motorcycle Co., Ltd. (000913.SZ) presents a higher dividend yield of 7.23% with a year-to-date increase of 3.63% [1]. Group 3: Additional Notable Stocks - Shanghai Bank (HS BCCLO9) has a dividend yield of 5.44% and a year-to-date increase of 2.55% [1]. - Agricultural Bank of China (601288.SH) shows a year-to-date increase of 33.65% with a dividend yield of 3.54% [1]. - The overall performance of these stocks indicates a positive trend in the market, particularly for those with strong dividend yields [4].

Group 1 - During the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, 28 institutions conducted a total of 90 "buy" ratings covering 80 stocks [1] - The 80 stocks are distributed across 20 industries, with the pharmaceutical, electronics, automotive, and textile sectors having the highest number of stocks, each with no less than 5 [1] - Among the stocks rated "buy" in October, 7 stocks received attention from 2 or more institutions, including BYD, Seres, and Xin'ao Co., which were each covered by 3 institutions [1] Group 2 - The 80 stocks rated "buy" include companies involved in popular technology fields such as computing power, artificial intelligence, embodied intelligence, semiconductors, and solid-state batteries, with 18 companies identified, including Chipone Technology, Huafeng Measurement & Control, and Cambricon Technologies [1] - Among these 18 companies, those with significant year-to-date gains exceeding 100% include Kaipu Cloud, Chipone Technology, Giant Network, and Xianlead Intelligent [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for companies like Yanjiang Co., New Australia Co., and Shenzhou International, highlighting their advantages in global capacity layout and supply chain [4][15]. Core Views - The textile and apparel sector has shown stronger performance than the market, with the SW textile and apparel index increasing by 1.6% from October 9 to October 10, outperforming the SW All A index by 2.0 percentage points [4][5]. - The report emphasizes the significance of companies with established global production capabilities, which can mitigate tariff impacts and capitalize on favorable market conditions [10][11]. - The recent surge in Australian wool prices is expected to enhance the growth potential of New Australia Co., which is positioned to benefit from this trend [13][14]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The textile and apparel sector outperformed the market, with the SW textile manufacturing index rising by 3.0%, exceeding the SW All A index by 3.5 percentage points [4][5]. - Retail sales in the apparel and textile categories reached 940 billion yuan from January to August, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.9% [26]. Trade and Tariff Impacts - The U.S. announced a 100% additional tariff on Chinese imports starting November 1, 2025, increasing uncertainty in the trade environment [10]. - Companies with global production layouts are expected to gain a competitive edge by avoiding tariff costs and seizing market share in more favorable overseas markets [10][11]. Company-Specific Insights - Yanjiang Co. has established overseas production in Egypt, the U.S., and India, allowing it to effectively respond to global trade changes [11]. - New Australia Co. has successfully launched production capacity in Vietnam, which is expected to meet U.S. demand, benefiting from rising wool prices [13][14]. - Nike's FY26Q1 performance showed a revenue of $11.7 billion, a 1% year-on-year increase, indicating a gradual recovery despite challenges in the Greater China region [12][16]. Market Trends - The report notes that the domestic demand is recovering, with innovative retail formats emerging in the sportswear sector, which is expected to drive growth [12]. - The Australian wool auction prices have reached record highs, with a significant increase of 41.8% year-on-year, indicating a strong upward trend in the wool market [13][14].

Group 1: Export Chain - The export chain is expected to see improved sentiment and performance, with clarity on tariff arrangements boosting order placement by brands [1][9] - Major brands like Nike and Adidas are cautiously optimistic about demand recovery, with Nike reporting a slight revenue and gross margin beat in its recent quarterly results [2][12] - Leading manufacturers have begun to see performance improvements in Q3, with companies like Xin'ao and Bailong Dongfang anticipating revenue growth driven by increased orders [3][19] Group 2: Investment Themes - Key investment themes include leading sports and leisure brands such as Nike, Adidas, and Uniqlo, along with their core suppliers like Shenzhou International and Huayi Group, which have attractive PE ratios for 2025 [4][21] - Upstream manufacturers showing short-term order improvements and medium-term market share gains include Xin'ao and Weixing, which are expected to benefit from rising raw material prices [4][21] Group 3: Brand Apparel - The brand apparel sector continues to show signs of divergence, with retail performance impacted by fluctuating offline traffic and intense online competition [5][22] - Despite challenges, companies like Hailan Home and Luolai Life are expected to maintain positive revenue growth due to strong online and offline sales strategies [6][26] Group 4: Market Outlook - The overall market outlook for the textile and apparel industry remains cautiously optimistic, with expectations of gradual recovery in demand and performance improvements across various segments [1][9][22] - The consumer confidence index shows slight recovery, but consumers remain focused on product functionality and value for money [5][22]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for companies like Yanjiang Co., New Australia Co., and Shenzhou International, highlighting their advantages in global capacity layout and supply chain [2][10][16]. Core Views - The textile and apparel sector has shown strong performance against the market, with the SW textile and apparel index increasing by 1.6% from October 9 to October 10, outperforming the SW All A index by 2.0 percentage points [2][3]. - The recent U.S. announcement of a 100% additional tariff on Chinese imports starting November 1, 2025, emphasizes the value of companies with established global production capabilities, allowing them to mitigate tariff costs and capture market share in favorable overseas markets [9][10]. - The report identifies a significant opportunity in the Australian wool market, with prices reaching record highs, benefiting companies like New Australia Co. [13][14]. Industry Data Summary - Retail sales in the apparel and textile category totaled 940 billion yuan from January to August, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.9% [27]. - In August, China's textile and apparel exports amounted to $26.54 billion, a year-on-year decline of 5.0%, with apparel exports specifically down by 10.1% [34]. - Cotton prices have shown slight fluctuations, with the national cotton price B index at 14,775 yuan per ton, down 0.3% this week [37]. - The Chinese sportswear market is projected to reach 408.9 billion yuan in 2024, growing by 6.0% year-on-year, with Anta's market share increasing [40].

Market Overview - The textile and apparel sector has underperformed the broader market since September, with textile manufacturing outperforming branded apparel, showing +0.1% and -1.6% respectively as of October 9 [1][13] - Key companies that have seen significant gains since September include Xin'ao Co. (+16.9%), Fengtai Enterprise (+14.9%), Adidas (+11.6%), and others [1] Brand Apparel Insights - Retail sales of clothing in August grew by 3.1% year-on-year, with a 1.3 percentage point increase from the previous month [2] - The sales pressure is expected in September due to the absence of the Mid-Autumn Festival and high temperatures affecting consumer behavior [2] - E-commerce channels showed strong growth in outdoor apparel, with sportswear brands like Descente (+51%) and Lululemon (+35%) leading the way [2] Textile Manufacturing Insights - Vietnam's textile exports in September increased by 9.4% year-on-year, while footwear exports rose by 9.0% [3] - China's textile exports showed a slight improvement in August, with a 1.4% increase, although apparel and footwear exports declined significantly [3] - Wool prices saw a notable increase in September, rising by 17.5% month-on-month and 28.3% year-on-year [3] Investment Recommendations - Focus on the rebound opportunities in textile manufacturing, with expectations for order recovery in Q4 [5] - Companies like Shenzhou International, which is Nike's largest apparel supplier, and Huayi Group are highlighted as key beneficiaries of tariff changes and Nike's recovery [5] - The report suggests that the impact of tariffs will diminish in Q4, leading to a stabilization of orders [5] Key Company Forecasts - Shenzhou International is rated "Outperform" with an expected EPS of 4.37 in 2025 and a PE ratio of 13.9 [8] - Other companies such as Huayi Group and Kai Run Co. are also rated "Outperform" with positive growth forecasts [8]