On July 22, Mao Geping (01318.HK) rose 5.01% in regular trading, trading at HK$56.65/share, with turnover of HK$63.03 million.

On the news front, Guotai Junan International recently published a research report recommending an overweight position on Mao Geping, noting the company is successfully upgrading from a professional brand to a high-end brand representing Eastern aesthetics. The broker highlighted the company's successful extension into skincare categories and its foray into the fragrance segment. Mao Geping's comprehensive gross margin has consistently remained above 84%, placing it at the top tier of domestic beauty brands in terms of profitability.

On the fundamental side, the company's fiscal year revenue surpassed RMB 5 billion, growing 30% year-over-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 1.205 billion, up 36.8% YoY. Dongwu Securities previously raised its earnings forecast and maintained a buy rating, while Zhongtai Securities also maintained a buy rating citing significant earnings elasticity release.

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