Citi Research issued a research report expecting retail sales growth of ANTA SPORTS (02020.HK) -1.450 (-1.893%) Short selling $73.10M; Ratio 35.594% 's three major business segments, naming Anta brand, Fila and other brands, in 1Q26 to beat the Company's full-year guidance and market consensus.The Fila business re-accelerated growth over the past two quarters, demonstrating the strength from the transformation under new leadership since 1Q25.Related News JPM: China Consumer Stocks Valuation Attractive but Earnings Cuts Not Over; Top Picks NONGFU SPRING (09633.HK), ANTA SPORTS (02020.HK), GUMING (01364.HK)Taking Fila's transformation over the past two quarters as a reference, the broker forecasted the Anta brand's growth to accelerate sharply in 2H26, further strengthening ANTA SPORTS' position as a global multi-brand sportswear operator in the long term.Considering that 1Q26 sales are likely to beat estimations and potential continued shareholding increases by major shareholders, Citi Research opened a 30-day positive catalyst watch on ANTA SPORTS.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-06-03 12:25.)
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