Kweichow Moutai Co LtdKweichow Moutai raised prices of Feitian Moutai and kilogram Moutai, boosting earnings.
The liquor sector staged a strong rebound on July 20, with Kweichow Moutai closing up nearly 6% and its share price reclaiming the 1,320 yuan level. Gujing Gongjiu hit the daily limit up, Luzhou Laojiao rose over 6%, Jinhui Liquor and Shanxi Xinghuacun Fenjiu gained over 5%, and Wuliangye, Yingjia Gongjiu, and Jinshiyuan all closed higher across the board. On the news front, Kweichow Moutai recently announced another price increase for its core blockbuster product, Feitian Moutai, and its non-standard product, the kilogram Moutai. Effective July 18, the retail price of Feitian 53% vol 500ml Kweichow Moutai on the iMoutai platform was raised from 1,539 yuan per bottle to 1,639 yuan per bottle, and the sales contract price was raised from 1,269 yuan per bottle to 1,369 yuan per bottle. The retail price of the kilogram Moutai was raised from 3,119 yuan per bottle to 3,269 yuan per bottle. Institutions believe the price hikes will help boost earnings. Huachuang Securities estimates that, after deducting value-added tax, the corresponding increase in reported revenue will be approximately 5.6 billion yuan, contributing an estimated profit of around 3.6 billion yuan. Recent semi-annual earnings forecasts from several liquor companies indicate the industry remains broadly under pressure, with Shede Spirits, Swellfun, Golden Seed Winery, and Huangtai Liquor posting losses or profit declines in the first half. Zheshang Securities believes the fundamentals have clearly bottomed out, and Kaiyuan Securities expects the sector to likely recover in the second half of the year. At the close, Kweichow Moutai traded at 1,327.5 yuan per share, up 5.95%, with a total market capitalization of 1.66 trillion yuan.
Kweichow Moutai Co LtdKweichow Moutai raised prices of Feitian Moutai and kilogram Moutai, boosting earnings.
Anhui Golden Seed Winery Co LtdGolden Seed Winery posted a loss in H1, indicating weak demand.
Sichuan Tuopai Shede Wine Co LtdShede Spirits posted a loss or profit decline in H1, indicating weak demand.
Anhui Gujing Distillery Co LtdStock hit daily limit up as part of sector rally, but no company-specific news.
Wuliangye Yibin Co LtdMoutai's price hike boosts sector sentiment, lifting Wuliangye as a peer.
Gansu Huangtai Wine-marketing Industry Co. Ltd.Huangtai Liquor posted losses in the first half, indicating weak demand.
Sichuan Swellfun Co LtdSwellfun posted a profit decline in the first half, indicating weak demand.
Anhui Yingjia Distillery Co LtdMoutai's price hike boosts sector sentiment, lifting Yingjia as a peer.
Jiangsu King's Luck Brewery Joint-Stock Co LtdMoutai's price hike boosts sector sentiment, lifting Jinshiyuan as a peer.
Jinhui Liquor Co LtdJinhui Liquor gained over 5% as part of the sector rally, but no company-specific news.
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