Yihai International's 4Q Sales Momentum Likely Slowed -- Market Talk

Dow Jones01-08

0358 GMT - Yihai International Holding's 4Q sales momentum likely slowed amid lackluster third-party sales, Citi Research analysts say in a note. The Chinese condiment maker's third-party sales momentum has softened since October amid weak consumer sentiment overall and worsened in December due to a high base, the analysts say. However, Yihai's 2H gross profit likely improved slightly on year due to lower raw-material costs, they say. Citi lowers its target price on the stock to HK$14.50 from HK$18.60 but maintains a buy rating. Despite the slowdown in 4Q, the company expects double-digit growth of third-party sales in 2024, driven by the ramp-up of its online channel and overseas market, among others, the analysts add. Shares are 3.9% lower at HK$10.90. (sherry.qin@wsj.com)

 

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January 07, 2024 22:58 ET (03:58 GMT)

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