Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the company [1] Core Views - The company experienced a decline in profit due to store closures and investment losses, with a focus on developing new store formats [1] - In 2024, the company reported a revenue of 4.92 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4.7%, and a net profit loss of 917 million yuan, marking a shift from profit to loss [5][6] - The company is exploring "green" store formats and aims to reduce costs and improve efficiency to achieve profitability [9] Revenue Performance - The company's revenue from direct stores, bottled beverages, and other businesses in 2024 was 4.16 billion, 293 million, and 469 million yuan respectively, with year-on-year changes of -11.4%, +10.0%, and +128.0% [6] - The revenue breakdown by product shows that ready-to-drink tea, baked goods, bottled beverages, and other products generated 3.39 billion, 528 million, 293 million, and 711 million yuan respectively, with year-on-year changes of -10.3%, -25.3%, +10.0%, and +72.2% [6] Store Count and Adjustments - As of the end of 2024, the company had 1,453 direct stores, a decrease of 121 stores year-on-year [7] - The company opened its franchise model in July 2023, resulting in a net increase of 264 franchise stores to a total of 345 by the end of 2024 [7] Cost Structure - In 2024, the adjusted net profit margin was -18.7%, a decrease of 19.1 percentage points year-on-year [8] - The cost of raw materials accounted for 36.8% of revenue, an increase of 3.9 percentage points year-on-year [8] - Employee costs represented 29.2% of revenue, up 2.0 percentage points year-on-year [8] Future Outlook - The company plans to transform 200-300 stores in first-tier and new first-tier cities by 2025 to meet consumer demand and enhance profitability [9] - The company has achieved profitability in the Thai market and plans to open over 20 stores in 2025, while expanding cautiously in the U.S. market [9] Financial Forecasts - The company's projected net profit for 2025 is -165 million yuan, with a subsequent recovery expected in 2026 and 2027 [11] - Revenue is expected to grow at a rate of 0.7% in 2025, followed by 6.2% in 2026 and 7.2% in 2027 [11]
奈雪的茶（02150）：2024年年报点评：闭店及投资亏损拖累利润，关注新店型发展