[Comment to Win Points] Xiaomi and Pop Mart earnings reports arrive simultaneously! Who in the consumer sector can craft a new growth narrative?

The consumer sector has never lacked attention, but recent focal points are undergoing subtle shifts. Previously, the market favored discussions on overseas expansion, penetration into lower-tier markets, and traffic dividends. Now, increasing attention is turning to more fundamental questions: Who can truly integrate the "Human x Car x Home" ecosystem? Who can transform IP from a fleeting hit into a sustainable long-term business?

$XIAOMI-W (01810.HK)$ Q2 2026 earnings will be released on August 18, with the key focus on the execution quality of the "Human x Car x Home" full ecosystem strategy.$POP MART (09992.HK)$ H1 2026 earnings will be released on August 20. Following the impressive full-year results that stunned the market, management has proposed new growth targets for 2026, keeping investor attention heated.

For investors, what truly matters may not be the short-term figures, but whether the long-term narratives of both companies remain valid.

Xiaomi Group: The "Human x Car x Home" Full Ecosystem—What to Watch This Time?

First, can the automotive business continue to deliver growth against the headwinds?

While the overall NEV sector faced pressure in Q1, Xiaomi Auto still delivered impressive results, demonstrating strong demand resilience. In Q2, the standard version of the Xiaomi YU7 was officially launched, featuring configurations such as the Xiaomi Sky Screen, LiDAR, and a silicon carbide high-voltage platform, further enriching the product matrix. Key market focuses include: Can delivery pace match production ramp-up? Can gross margins remain stable amid fierce competition? Can the YU7 standard version take the baton as a new growth driver?

Second, how will AI reshape smartphones, IoT, and internet services?

Xiaomi continues to increase its R&D investment in AI. The Xiaomi MiMo series of large models has entered public beta, showing outstanding performance in comprehensive intelligence and Agent metrics among global open-source models. The smart assistant, Xiaomi miclaw, now supports cross-device collaboration across multiple terminals, including smartphones, tablets, PCs, and smart speakers with screens. Translating these technical capabilities into operational results, key observations include whether the smart assistant can enhance user stickiness, whether AI can optimize advertising efficiency, and whether IoT device interconnectivity can drive higher average revenue per user (ARPU).

Third, can the premiumization strategy for smartphones hold its ground amid fierce competition?

Smartphone shipments have remained in the global top three for several consecutive quarters in Q1, with domestic market share maintaining a leading position. However, amidst rising storage chip prices and intensifying industry competition, the key focuses for Q2 are whether the premiumization strategy continues to advance and whether growth momentum in overseas markets can be sustained.

Pop Mart: The next chapter for its IP empire will test its commitment to long-termism.

First, can the "Labubu dependency" be resolved?

Revenue contribution from THE MONSTERS family, centered on LABUBU, has surged significantly, making it the company's most critical pillar IP. In contrast, Molly, the veteran flagship IP, has underperformed market expectations. This highly concentrated IP structure means that if Labubu's popularity wanes, the risk of overall operational volatility cannot be ignored. Management's proactive mention of adjusting the pace of certain major projects during the earnings briefing also indicates a conscious effort to moderate growth expectations internally.

Second, can overseas expansion transition from "explosive growth" to "deepened operations"?

Overseas markets have been Pop Mart's biggest highlight in recent years, with a significant increase in revenue share, particularly rapid growth in the Americas and Europe. As the global store network continues to expand, overseas remains the core battlefield. The market's focus is on whether Pop Mart can establish more mature local operational capabilities abroad after its rapid expansion, rather than relying solely on social media buzz around a single IP to open up markets.

Third, can the diversification of the IP portfolio achieve a breakthrough?

Categories such as derivative merchandise are quickly becoming new growth drivers. However, to truly alleviate concerns about "Labubu dependency," relying on the growth of a single category is not enough. The key lies in whether the company can cultivate another flagship IP of comparable scale, or strengthen the competitive foundation of its overall IP matrix through IP collaborations, content development, and theme park initiatives.

So what should we really be watching this time?

This time, the market may be concerned less with the individual operational results delivered by Xiaomi and Pop Mart, and more with whether their two distinctly different development paths in the consumer sector can continue to validate their respective long-term logics.

✅ Xiaomi:Can the synergies of the "human-car-home" full ecosystem transition from a strategic blueprint to tangible contributions to financial performance?

✅ Pop Mart:Is the ceiling of this IP empire determined by the hype around Labubu, or by the depth of its IP portfolio?

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