CHACHA FOOD CO.,LTD(002557) 西南证券·2024-09-02 05:53Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1][2]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 2.9 billion yuan for the first half of 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 7.9%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 340 million yuan, up 25.9% year-on-year [1]. - In Q2 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of 20.2% year-on-year, with a net profit of 100 million yuan, which is a 7.6% increase year-on-year [1]. - The company is adjusting channel inventory during the off-season and has introduced popular new products, which are well-received by consumers [1]. - The gross margin improved to 28.4% in H1 2024, an increase of 3.9 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to a decrease in raw material prices [1]. - The company plans to repurchase shares worth 50 to 100 million yuan, demonstrating confidence in its long-term development [1]. Financial Performance Summary - For H1 2024, the revenue breakdown by product category shows sunflower seeds at 1.86 billion yuan (+3%), nuts at 660 million yuan (+23.9%), and other products at 350 million yuan (+10.4%) [1]. - Revenue by region for H1 2024 includes Eastern China at 870 million yuan (+21.9%), Southern China at 860 million yuan (-0.7%), Northern China at 530 million yuan (+3.3%), e-commerce at 360 million yuan (+11.6%), and overseas at 250 million yuan (+4.5%) [1]. - The company expects net profits for 2024-2026 to be 950 million yuan, 1.12 billion yuan, and 1.28 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding EPS of 1.87 yuan, 2.22 yuan, and 2.53 yuan [2].