Anta Sports (02020) surged 3.84% during early trading, reaching HK$93.25 with a robust turnover of HK$498 million. The sportswear giant unveiled its Q2 2025 operational highlights, revealing distinct growth trajectories across its brand portfolio.

In the second quarter, Anta brand's total sales climbed by low-single digits year-on-year, while FILA achieved mid-single-digit gains. Other brands collectively soared 50-55% during the same period.

First-half performance further demonstrated this momentum: Anta's retail sales advanced mid-single digits, FILA registered high-single-digit expansion, and other brands skyrocketed 60-65% annually.

CICC analysts project sustained acceleration through 2025, citing Anta's optimized offline-outlet and online-channel structures alongside favorable base effects. The institution anticipates Anta and FILA hitting full-year high-single-digit and mid-single-digit sales targets respectively. For emerging labels, CICC expects the group to leverage its premium distribution network and multi-brand expertise to maintain explosive growth curves. Market observers note these results reinforce Anta's strategic positioning amid evolving consumer preferences in the activewear sector.