Although ANTA SPORTS (02020.HK) +0.600 (+0.649%) Short selling $63.19M; Ratio 17.031% 's core brand posted weaker-than-expected retail sales in 2Q25, its overall retail sales still achieved a double-digit growth driven by its premium brands, BOCI issued a research report saying. Furthermore, ANTA SPORTS remained confident that it will take corrective measures to improve its 2H25 performance after noticing the weakness in the retail market. Related NewsG Sachs Recommends Overweight in CN Mkt, Predicts 14% Potential Rise in MSCI China Index, Favors Selected Private Enterprises/ AI ShrsBOCI believed that ANTA SPORTS remains an industry leader, and that the acquisition of the German outdoor apparel brand Jack Wolfskin, which was completed in May 2025, contributed to more robust revenue growth for ANTA SPORTS as a whole.BOCI kept rating at Buy on ANTA SPORTS as the current valuation is attractive in view of its solid growth and ROE, and chopped its target price from $111.7 to $106, based on the projected 2025 PE ratio of 20x and the change in the exchange rate of HKD/ CNY.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-07-18 12:25.)