ICBC: 361 Degrees: Solid 1H26 results, but conservative for 3Q26
361 Degrees delivered solid 1H26 results with revenue and net profit both rose 8.0% YoY, GPM +0.3ppt to 41.8%, operating cash flow +17% and stable 45% dividend payout. Operations stayed balanced across segments, while Super Premium Stores reached 188. Mgmt. was more cautious on near-term traffic (soft July), but we still see 3Q26 retail sell-through recovering toward mid-to-high single digits if Aug–Sep execute. Valuation remains undemanding on 6-7x 2026E PE with about 7% dividend yield. Revenue in line, NP slightly beat. 361 Degrees reported 1H26 revenue and profit attributable to equity holders both grew 8.0% YoY to RMB 6,159.8mn and RMB 925.9mn; Gross profit rose 8.7% to RMB 2,572.9mn with GPM expanded 0.3ppt to 41.8%; Operating profit rose 5.6% to RMB 1,200.9mn, with OPM easing 0.4ppt
Daiwa: 361 Degrees 1H26 outperformed; overseas a long-term optionality
361 Degrees reported its 1H26 results on 18 Aug, with results in-line with our and market expectations. 1H26 revenue (+8% YoY), gross margin (41.8%) and NP (+8% YoY) are on track to reach its 2026 guidance of 8-10% YoY sales growth, 41-42% GPM and positive NP growth. Interim dividend payout was maintained at 45% as the company target. 1H26 sales grew by 8% YoY, with the adult segment (+9% YoY; footwear 6%, apparel 13%) outpacing the kids segment (7% YoY; footwear 12%, apparel 0%). GPM expanded by 0.3pp YoY to 41.8% (Adult: +0.1pp YoY, Kids: +0.8pp YoY). Core operating profit margin was slightly up by 0.2pp YoY to 17.7%, helped by saving on selling and distribution expenses (S&D expense ratio dropped by 0.7pp YoY). Near-term. We expect 361’s outperformance compared to peers is likely to
361 Degrees released its business update for 2026Q2 on 15 Jul 2026. During the quarter, both the retail sales of the 361° Core Brand and the 361° Kids Brand recorded mid-to-high single-digit yoy growth. Meanwhile, the retail sales of 361° E-commerce platform grew at a high single-digit yoy. Maintain BUY with a new TP of HK$7.44, representing FY2026E P/E of 10.0x . Retail sales growth moderated in 2026Q2. Overall, the retail sale performance of 361 Degrees is broadly in-line with our expectations. The company demonstrated resilience under the weak domestic consumption. Channel inventory (4.5–5.0x) and retail discount level (approximately 29%, slightly narrowed) remained stable. Meanwhile, its retail sales growth continued to outperform the domestic sportswear peers. Operating Update. 361 De