Eastroc Beverage(605499) Southwest Securities·2024-11-04 13:03Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Core Views - The company reported strong revenue and profit growth, with a year-on-year revenue increase of 45.3% to 12.56 billion yuan and a net profit increase of 63.5% to 2.71 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2024 [1][2] - The company is experiencing robust growth across product categories and regions, with significant contributions from new products and expanding distribution channels [2] - Profitability is improving due to a decrease in costs and expenses, with a gross margin of 45.1%, up 2.5 percentage points year-on-year [3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For Q3 2024, the company achieved revenue of 4.68 billion yuan, a 47.3% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 980 million yuan, up 78.4% [1] - The first three quarters of 2024 saw a gross margin of 45.1%, a net profit margin of 21.6%, and a significant increase in net profit [3] Product and Regional Growth - Revenue from the main product, Dongpeng Energy Drink, reached 10.5 billion yuan, growing by 31.4%, while other beverages saw even higher growth rates [2] - The company’s revenue from the Guangdong region grew by 19.6%, while national and direct sales saw increases of 55.1% and 69.9%, respectively [2] Cost and Expense Management - The company maintained a sales expense ratio of 16.4%, while management and R&D expenses decreased, contributing to improved profitability [3] - The net profit margin increased by 2.4 percentage points year-on-year, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency [3] Future Outlook - The company forecasts net profits of 3.12 billion yuan, 4.12 billion yuan, and 5.16 billion yuan for 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively, with corresponding EPS of 6.01 yuan, 7.92 yuan, and 9.93 yuan [3]