CHINA PET FOODS(002891) 新浪财经·2025-04-25 08:41Core Viewpoint - The company reported strong financial performance for 2024 and Q1 2025, with significant revenue and profit growth, driven by enhanced brand marketing and operational efficiency [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved revenue of 4.465 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.15%, and a net profit of 394 million yuan, up 68.89%, with basic earnings per share of 1.34 yuan [1]. - For Q1 2025, revenue reached 1.101 billion yuan, growing 25.41% year-on-year, with a net profit of 91.155 million yuan, an increase of 62.13%, and basic earnings per share of 0.31 yuan [1]. Profitability and Cash Flow - The company's profitability improved, with inventory turnover accelerating and operating cash flow increasing, benefiting from higher gross margins in staple and canned products [2]. - Gross margins for 2024 and Q1 2025 increased by 1.88 and 4.02 percentage points, reaching 28.16% and 31.87%, respectively [2]. - Operating cash flow for 2024 was 496 million yuan, up 11.02%, and for Q1 2025, it turned positive at 190 million yuan [2]. Brand Strategy and Market Expansion - The company focused on enhancing its proprietary brand marketing, achieving significant recognition and sales growth, particularly during the Double 11 shopping festival [3]. - Revenue from proprietary brands in the domestic market reached 1.414 billion yuan in 2024, a 30.26% increase, with staple food revenue growing by 91.85% to 1.107 billion yuan [3]. - The company expanded its proprietary brand presence internationally, entering nine new countries and covering a total of 73 countries [3]. Operational Enhancements - The company completed technical upgrades at its U.S. factory in the second half of last year, resulting in an 18.31% increase in overseas revenue growth compared to the first half [4]. - Future production expansions in Canada and the U.S. are expected to further strengthen overseas business capabilities [4].