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怡和嘉业24Q3季报点评:美国市场拐点已现,业绩环比向好

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" (maintained) [6] Core Views - The company has shown significant improvement in revenue in Q3 2024, with a quarter-on-quarter increase of 16% and a year-on-year increase of 11%, driven by the recovery of orders in the US ventilator market and a new cooperation agreement with the exclusive distributor RH [1][4] - The company expects continued performance improvement in Q4, supported by the recovery of overseas ventilator orders and strong growth in consumables [4][5] - The company has adjusted its profit forecast for 2024-2026, predicting a net profit of 194 million, 285 million, and 352 million yuan respectively, with a notable recovery expected in 2025 [8] Revenue Breakdown - For the first three quarters of 2024, the company reported total revenue of 602 million yuan, with a net profit of 125 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 36% and 54% respectively [1][2] - In Q3 2024, the revenue from home ventilators was 144 million yuan (slightly down year-on-year but up 18% quarter-on-quarter), while consumables revenue reached 69 million yuan (up 45% year-on-year and nearly 15% quarter-on-quarter) [2] Profitability Analysis - The gross margin for Q3 2024 was 50.3%, showing a year-on-year increase of 3.3 percentage points, while the net margin was 15.4%, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.6 percentage points [3] - The increase in gross margin is attributed to a higher proportion of consumables, which have a gross margin of 66%, significantly higher than that of ventilators [3] Market Outlook - The company anticipates a positive outlook for the overseas market, particularly in the US and Europe, with expectations of continued revenue growth in Q4 and beyond [4][5] - In the domestic market, the company sees potential for growth due to low penetration rates and supportive policies aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of chronic respiratory diseases [5]