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从外企财报看中国:消费板块复苏 苹果(AAPL.US)、星巴克(SBUX.US)等在华业绩强势

Looking at China from foreign companies' financial reports: consumer sector recovers strong performance in China such as Apple (AAPL.US) and Starbucks (SBUX.US)

Kevin策略研究 ·  Jul 31, 2020 14:53

Original title: looking at China from the Financial reports of Foreign Enterprises: the recovery of the Consumer sector Apple Inc (AAPL.US), Starbucks Corp (SBUX.US) and other strong sources of performance in China: Kevin Strategy Research

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This article is transferred from the official account "Kevin Strategy Research" of Wechat, by Liu Gang and Wang Hanfeng.

Big consumption: Apple IncIPhoneReturn to growth, Greater China6IPadDemand set a record, accounting for 2/3 of new customers; Starbucks Corp's China market performed better than the world, improving month by month, promoting digital and online business; Louis Vuitton China business growth in the second quarter65%, far better than other regions; Coca-Cola Company, the growth of soft drinks in China in the second quarter14%Especially Coke Zero618Strong performance; Kimberly-Clark double-digit growth in personal care products in China in the second quarter

Apple(AAPL.US, 15.7% of revenue in China in 2019)IPhoneReturn to growth, Greater China6IPadDemand is a record, with new customers accounting for 2/3.The company's second-quarter net sales were $59.7 billion, up 11% from a year earlier, of which the exchange rate factor dragged down 3%. In terms of business, product revenue in the second quarter increased by 10% compared with the same period last year, reaching 46.5 billion US dollars.IPhoneReturn to positive growth, andIPadMacAnd wearable devices have achieved strong double-digit growth.. In addition, service revenue continued to grow strongly, 15% year-on-year, and reached a record $13.2 billion (22%) in the second quarter.

The Chinese sideThe company's revenue in Greater China increased in the second quarter compared with the same period last year.2%Including a 4% drag on the exchange rate, resulting in a growth rate of 6% at a fixed exchange rate. Specifically, both iPad and Mac grew strongly in the second quarter, driven by demand for work from home and distance learning, especially the record monthly demand for iPad in June, with 2/3 and 3/4 new customers, respectively. IPhone 11 is the most popular among Chinese urban residents.

Look forward,The company expects that the good performance of the current products will continue.Including the strong performance of iPhone SE. In terms of service business, with the exception of AppleCare business, the company expects the performance in the third quarter to remain the same as that in the second quarter.

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Starbucks(SBUX.US, 14.4% of revenue in China in 2019)The Chinese market outperformed the world, improving month-on-month; promoting digital and online business.The company's same-store revenue fell 40% in the second quarter of 2020 (the third quarter of the fiscal year), of which customer unit prices increased by 23%, but sales fell by 51%. The number of stores increased by 130 in the second quarter, up 5% from a year earlier.

In China, same-store sales decline19%Sales have declined27%Increase in passenger unit price10%The number of stores increased13%. At present, 99% of the stores in China have reopened, of which about 90% are open for normal hours, and more than 70% are fully open. On the basis of the positive recovery in the first quarter, China's monthly same-store sales grew month-on-month in the second quarter, which was better than the company's expectations for the current quarter. The company has also accelerated the promotion of Starbucks Corp's Now store in China, adding nine new locations in the second quarter to a total of 15. In addition, through the introduction of Starbucks Corp Now Mobile Order&Pay function, the company has established partnerships with several platforms in BABA's digital economy, including Taobao, digital map and information provider, Amap, etc., to provide customers with innovative digital services. Through these apps, customers will be able to order drinks and food online and then pick them up at most of Chinese mainland's Starbucks Corp stores.

Looking forward, management is satisfied with the progress made in resuming sales in China. Globally, management expects same-store sales to fall by 12% to 17% in the third quarter and fiscal year 2020.Same-store sales in China in the third quarter will be between-5Between% and evenIt will fall by 15% to 20% for the entire fiscal year, including a 2% VAT benefit.

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Louis Vuitton Group(MC-FR, revenue in China accounted for 6.8% in 2019)Strong business growth in China in the second quarter65%Far better than the rest of the world.The company's revenue fell 38% in the second quarter of 2020 from a year earlier, further expanding from-17% in the first quarter, with European and Japanese markets falling more than 50% year-on-year, with the lowest decline in Asia (- 13%) except Japan. In terms of products, watches and jewelry declined the most, reaching 52%, while fashion and leather products and perfumes fell by-37% and-38%.

In China, all kinds of products showed a good momentum of recovery, and business growth in China exceeded that in the second quarter.65%, especially Dior and Louis Vuitton. The reopening of the Chinese market led to a rebound in cognac sales, which fell 15 per cent in the first quarter. The good recovery of skin care products AbeilleRoyale and Orchid é e Imp é riale in China and considerable online sales continue to be an important driving force for the Guerlain brand. In addition, Guerlain's Fresh brand will open concept stores and provide new services in China; in addition, jewelry brand Bulgari recovered strongly in China in the second quarter. Beauty brand Sephora recently held a virtual Sephora Day digital event in China, which has had a significant impact on beauty trends.

Looking ahead, management is optimistic about the company's prospects, but the spread of public health events and the tourism retail industrySkating still needs attention. Management believes that the situation in China is healthy and is currently at a stable inventory level.

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Coca-Cola(KO.US, 7% of revenue in China in 2019)The company's soda drinks in China grew in the second quarter.14%Especially Coke Zero618Strong growth. The company's endogenous revenue fell 26% in the second quarter compared with the same period last year, with 22% and 4% respectively affected by centralized shipments and price / product mix factors. As global restrictions relaxed, the company's business improved, shrinking from a 25% decline in April to a single-digit decline in July.

In China, the company focused its business on soda products during the quarantine of public health events.Sales growth in the second quarter compared with the same period last year14%, among which Coca-Cola Company's sales growth is strong.. In addition, the company has partnered with a large Chinese e-commerce platform, through which the company's revenue has increased by 65% during the most recent 618 sessions. Looking ahead, the company believes that despite the challenges in the short term, the fundamentals of the beverage industry continue to be positive.

Kimberly-Clark(KMB.US, China accounted for 3.5% of revenue in 2018, and the company's main products include diapers, Kleenex, paper towels, adult diapers, surgical clothes and disposable masks)The income of personal care products in China grew by double digits in the second quarter.Excluding the exchange rate factor, endogenous income grew by 4% in the second quarter, of which sales increased by 2%, and price and product mix contributed 1%. Although the market has been disturbed by public health events over the past few months, the company still has an advantage in global supply management and was not significantly affected in the second quarter. Meanwhile,The company is actively speeding up its e-commerce and digital strategyTo promote the long-term development of the company under the new normal. The company is actively promoting the e-commerce and digital strategy absorbed in the Chinese and Korean markets to the world. In terms of products, personal consumption paper towels grew by 14% in the second quarter, personal care increased by 2%, and commercial supplies fell by 10%. In terms of market segments, personal products in North America grew by 12% in the second quarter (personal care increased by 5%, personal consumption paper towels increased by 22%), but commercial products fell by 3%.

In the Chinese market, the company's personal care sales revenue achieved double-digit growth in the second quarter.The market share of key products is flat or rising (among them, the market share of infant care products is flat, while that of female care products is rising); according to management, the overall performance of the Chinese market showed a steady upward trend in the second quarter.

Looking ahead, management is optimistic about the company's future performance and raised its forecasts for endogenous sales revenue growth and profit growth; the company now expects organic sales revenue to grow by 4% to 5% in the future.

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(editor: Zeng Yingying)

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