šŸŽŽšŸ’°šŸŽŽ $POP MART(09992)$ $MIXUE GROUP(02097)$ You know, when I stack Pop Mart up against Mixue Group, itā€™s like pitting a rocket ship against a trusty scooter, Pop Martā€™s my pick, and itā€™s not even a contest. Their profit didnā€™t just climb last year, it vaulted 188% to 3.1 billion yuan, leaving analyst guesses in the dust, while sales doubled to 13 billion yuan. Thatā€™s no happy accident, itā€™s a tsunami, propelled by Labubu dolls that have morphed from plastic trinkets into totems of a global cult, all because Blackpinkā€™s Lisa canā€™t stop cradling them like postmodern relics. Mixueā€™s brewing its tea in the shadows, but Pop Martā€™s out here rewriting the cultural scripture.

Whatā€™s got me hooked is their sheer gall. Theyā€™re planting flagship stores in the pulsing cores of North America and Europe, think Piccadilly Circus, not a suburban afterthought, turning retail into a branding coup. Then they rope in artists and brands, crafting a pop culture alchemy thatā€™s less about selling toys and more about distilling zeitgeist into collectable form. Labubuā€™s not just a doll, itā€™s a tiny philosopher, king, presiding over a kingdom of hype where Platoā€™s cave, dwellers trade shadows for vinyl. Mixueā€™s regional hustle feels like a footnote, earnest, but no match for this kind of swagger. The market agrees: Pop Martā€™s stock rocketed 360% in a year, spiking 12% in Hong Kong recently, with a HK$176.7 billion cap that radiates momentum. Shareholders even get a cheeky 0.8146 yuan dividend nod.

For me, this isnā€™t just about backing a winner, itā€™s about hitching a ride on a wave thatā€™s redefining play as power. Pop Martā€™s not waiting for the future, itā€™s dragging it in, kicking and screaming, with a smirk and a doll in hand. Iā€™m sold.

@Shyon Lah, Shyon, thanks sia, so good of you to tag me into this competition! Really appreciate it, you damn solid lah! Always tagging me in! 

@Ah_Meng  Oi, Ah_Meng, donā€™t just chill there like some kampong legend lah, Iā€™m tagging you into this competition sia! Time to jump in and flex your skills, bro, donā€™t say I never pass you the baton to shine. Letā€™s see if you can own it or just end up blur lah [Facepalm]  [LOL]  

Pop Mart and Mixue Beat! Which Company is a Safer Bet for 2025 Investment?

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Today, two major Hong Kong Stocks release earnings: $POP MART(09992)$ and $MIXUE GROUP(02097)$ both reported significant growth, with year-to-date increases of 56% and 102%, respectively. After Pop Mart's release of its H2 2024 earnings, both revenue and profits exceeded expectations, with the stock rising 10.87%, hitting a new all-time high. Revenue: Ā„13.04 billion (up 107% YoY), surpassing market expectations (market expected about +80%). Gross Margin 68.3% in the second half, setting a new historical high. Sales & management expense ratios both decreased, and core operating profit far exceeded expectations. Same-Store Revenue: Both domestic and international same-store sales saw a sequential acceleration, with international stores' revenue more than three times that of domestic stores. IP Performance: The "Monsters" series surpassed Molly to become the top IP, accounting for nearly 30%. Plush toys saw a significant increase in their share, rising from less than 10% in the first half to 30%. Overseas business continued its strong growth momentum from Q3, with a 438% increase in the second half. Despite the sluggish domestic consumption environment, offline store performance exceeded expectations, with a sequential acceleration of 55%-60% in Q4 compared to Q3, and a 70% increase in the second half. $MIXUE GROUP(02097)$ Releases 2024 Annual Earnings Report Post-Market As the first earnings report since going public, Mixue Group not only saw positive growth in several financial indicators but also achieved new business milestones, delivering a standout "report card." 2024 Revenue: Ā„24.83 billion, a 22.3% YoY increase. Gross Profit: Ā„8.06 billion, up 34.4% YoY. Gross Margin: 32.5%; Net Profit: Ā„4.45 billion, a significant 39.8% YoY increase, with a net profit margin of approximately 18%. Global Store Count: 46,479 stores, an increase of 8,914 stores YoY, surpassing $Starbucks(SBUX)$ to become the largest global chain of ready-to-drink beverage stores. The increase in stores led to more sales channels and customer groups, driving revenue growth. Overseas Market: The number of stores outside mainland China increased by 564 compared to the same period in 2023, showing progress in the company's overseas expansion and providing a broader space for future growth. Which Company Do You Favor More? Key Financial Metrics Comparison: Mixue as a ready-to-drink tea beverage manufacturer, has a higher net profit margin than its peers but is still lower than Pop Mart's margin. The chart above compares the net profit margin of $MIXUE GROUP(02097)$ before its IPO. Which company is your pick? Leave your comments and also post to win tiger coins~
Pop Mart and Mixue Beat! Which Company is a Safer Bet for 2025 Investment?
# Pop Mart & Mixue Improve Profit! Which One is a Safer Bet?

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