According to a JPMorgan research report, the broker, after its recent visits and discussions with LAOPU GOLD (06181.HK) -30.500 (-3.681%) Short selling $69.39M; Ratio 4.812% management, store managers, and experts, picked up on a clear trend of increasing brand value, seeing that consumers were still willing to queue outside the stores even after product price increases or promotion periods.JPMorgan tweaked its 2025-27 earnings forecasts for LAOPU GOLD and lifted its target price from HKD1,294 to HKD1,296, with an Overweight rating remaining in place. LAOPU GOLD was also named as one of the broker's top picks in China's consumer sector.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-10-20 16:25.)Related NewsUBS Upgrades CHINA RES MIXC/ LAOPU GOLD to Buy; WHARF REIC Is ST Beneficiary of Luxury Recovery