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Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market opened with the Hang Seng Index rising by 0.78% and the Tech Index increasing by 0.97% [1] - Tencent Music (01698.HK) and Meituan (03690.HK) both opened with gains exceeding 2.3% [1] - Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (00981.HK) saw an increase of nearly 2%, while NIO Inc. (09866.HK) rose by over 1.5% [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the Hong Kong stock market, indicating a strong risk appetite and suggesting investment opportunities in various sectors, particularly in virtual assets and Web 3.0 [3][10]. Core Insights - The Hong Kong stock market is experiencing a significant increase in risk appetite, with improved asset quality and trading volume, highlighting the value of asset trading platforms [3][10]. - There is a notable uptrend in multiple sectors such as AI, new consumption, and innovative pharmaceuticals, with a particular focus on small and mid-cap stocks in media and consumer sectors [3][10]. - The report emphasizes the ongoing development of virtual assets and the Web 3.0 market, driven by stablecoin policies and recent IPOs, suggesting that more regulatory frameworks will emerge [3][10]. - The trend of Chinese companies returning to Hong Kong for IPOs is gaining momentum, with increased trading of companies like NetEase and Ctrip in the Hong Kong market [3][10]. - The valuation of overseas Chinese assets remains influenced by US-China trade relations and the broader economic environment, necessitating close monitoring of trade policies and domestic economic changes [3][10]. Summary by Sections Education - The K12 education sector maintains high growth, with leading institutions reporting over 20% revenue growth during the winter training period, and an increase in non-academic course retention rates [5][11]. Luxury Goods - The luxury goods market shows slight pressure due to macroeconomic factors, but brands that align with demand trends are performing well, with cautious price increases observed [5][20]. Coffee and Tea Drinks & OTA - Coffee and tea remain key categories for delivery platforms, with strong performance from major brands like Luckin Coffee, which continues to expand its store presence [5][25]. E-commerce - The e-commerce sector faces slight pressure, but major platforms like Alibaba and JD.com are expected to benefit from ongoing promotional activities [5][26]. Streaming Platforms - Music streaming platforms are viewed as high-quality internet assets, with sustained profitability driven by scale effects [5][34]. Virtual Assets & Internet Brokers - The stablecoin leader Circle's IPO saw a 168% increase on its first day, marking a significant event in the virtual asset space [5][38]. Real Estate Transactions - Recent data shows a slight decline in second-hand housing transactions in major cities, suggesting a need for caution in the real estate market [5][50]. Automotive Services - The automotive aftermarket is under pressure, with traditional fuel vehicle service visits declining, while new energy vehicle service visits are increasing [5][45].

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Strong Buy" rating for Tencent Music [1][7]. Core Insights - Tencent Music, backed by Tencent, has a solid content copyright advantage and is leveraging innovative technologies like AIGC to enhance member benefits, which is expected to further increase the paid user rate and ARPU [1][7]. - The company is projected to achieve revenue growth from 310 billion to 376 billion CNY from 2025 to 2027, with adjusted net profits expected to rise from 89 billion to 110 billion CNY during the same period [7][8]. Company Overview - Tencent Music Entertainment Group was established in 2016 through the merger of Tencent and China Music Corporation (CMC), which had long-term agency agreements with nearly 100 record companies, holding a vast library of over 20 million licensed songs [7][13]. - The company has built a strong content barrier by integrating QQ Music and CMC, covering most core copyright resources and maintaining deep collaborations with major labels [7][13]. Core Business - The core business is divided into online music services and social entertainment services, with online music becoming the main growth driver, accounting for over 54% of total revenue in 2024 [7][24]. - Online music service revenue is expected to reach 217.4 billion CNY in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 25.5%, driven by an increase in paid users and average revenue per user (ARPU) [24][30]. Industry Analysis - Tencent Music is positioned as a leader in the online music market, holding approximately 70% market share, and is compared to global leaders like Spotify and Apple Music, with significant room for growth in paid user rates [7][49]. - The report highlights the increasing maturity of domestic users' willingness to pay, which, combined with diversified member benefits, is expected to drive further growth in paid user rates and ARPU [7][62]. Financial Projections - The report forecasts total revenue for Tencent Music to reach 30,957 million CNY in 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 9%, and adjusted net profit to reach 8,897 million CNY, reflecting a 16% increase [8][24]. - The PE ratio is projected to decrease from 22.8 in 2025 to 18.4 by 2027, indicating a favorable valuation trend [8][24].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Tencent Music [4] Core Views - The online music revenue is expected to increase due to the growth in paid users and ARPPU, leading to an overall improvement in profit margins. The forecasted net profit for the years 2025-2027 is 10.41 billion, 10.14 billion, and 11.16 billion RMB respectively, with a target price of 94.86 HKD [2][4] Financial Performance Summary - The company's revenue for 2023 is projected at 27,752 million RMB, with a year-on-year growth of -2.1%. This is expected to rise to 31,453 million RMB in 2025, reflecting a growth of 10.7% [3][9] - Operating profit is forecasted to increase significantly from 4,777 million RMB in 2023 to 9,440 million RMB in 2025, showing a growth rate of 28.5% [3][9] - The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to grow from 4,920 million RMB in 2023 to 10,411 million RMB in 2025, representing a substantial increase of 56.7% [3][9] - The gross margin is projected to improve from 35.3% in 2023 to 45.6% in 2025, indicating enhanced profitability [3][9] Revenue Breakdown - Online music revenue for Q1 is reported at 58.0 billion RMB, with a year-on-year increase of 15.9%. The forecast for Q2 is 64.3 billion RMB, reflecting an 18.6% growth [7] - Social entertainment revenue for Q1 is 15.5 billion RMB, showing a decline of 11.9% year-on-year, with expectations of continued challenges in Q2 [7] Market Position and Valuation - The target price of 94.86 HKD is based on a P/E ratio of 27 times for 2026, which is aligned with comparable companies in the industry [2][8] - The report highlights a strong performance relative to the Hang Seng Index, with a 1-week absolute performance of 13.51% and a 1-month performance of 30.05% [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Tencent Music [4] Core Views - The online music revenue is expected to continue increasing due to the growth in paid users and ARPPU, leading to an overall improvement in profit margins. The forecasted net profit for the years 2025 to 2027 is 10.41 billion, 10.14 billion, and 11.16 billion RMB respectively, with a target price set at 94.86 HKD [2][4] Financial Performance Summary - The company's revenue for 2023 is projected at 27.75 billion RMB, with a year-on-year growth of -2.1%. This is expected to rise to 31.45 billion RMB in 2025, reflecting a growth of 10.7% [3][9] - Operating profit is forecasted to increase significantly from 4.78 billion RMB in 2023 to 9.44 billion RMB in 2025, marking a growth of 28.5% [3][9] - The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to grow from 4.92 billion RMB in 2023 to 10.41 billion RMB in 2025, representing a substantial increase of 56.7% [3][9] - The gross margin is anticipated to improve from 35.3% in 2023 to 45.6% in 2025, while the net margin is expected to rise from 17.7% to 33.1% over the same period [3][9] Revenue Breakdown - Online music revenue for Q1 is reported at 5.8 billion RMB, showing a year-on-year increase of 15.9%. The forecast for Q2 is 6.43 billion RMB, with an expected growth of 18.6% [7] - Social entertainment revenue for Q1 is 1.55 billion RMB, down 11.9% year-on-year, with expectations for Q2 to remain flat [7] Market Position and Valuation - The target price of 94.86 HKD corresponds to a P/E ratio of 27 times for 2026, based on comparable company analysis [2][8] - The report highlights a strong performance relative to the Hang Seng Index, with a 1-week absolute performance of 13.51% and a 1-month performance of 30.05% [5]

Industry Overview - The global recorded music market is projected to reach $29.6 billion in 2024, reflecting a 5% year-on-year growth [1] - Music streaming channels are the primary growth driver, accounting for 68% of the market, with revenues expected to reach $20.4 billion in 2024, marking a 7% increase [1] - The U.S. holds the largest market share at 38%, followed by Japan at 8%, the UK, Germany, and China, which ranks fifth with a market size of $1.6 billion, representing a 9.6% growth and 5% of the global share [1] Online Music Industry Dynamics - The online music industry is entering a phase of healthy growth due to improved competitive dynamics, increased user willingness to pay, and a restructured value chain [1] - The domestic music industry in China shows stable demand, with leading companies achieving differentiation through community building and support for independent music content, indicating long-term growth potential [2] - The online music platforms benefit from higher migration costs, longer content lifecycles, and stronger payment stickiness compared to long video platforms [2] Company Performance - Tencent Music reported a 8.7% year-on-year revenue growth to 7.36 billion yuan in Q1, with adjusted net profit increasing by 22.8% to 2.23 billion yuan [3] - Tencent's online music service revenue grew by 15.9% to 5.8 billion yuan, with subscription revenue rising by 16.6% to 4.22 billion yuan, and paid user count reaching 122.9 million [3] - NetEase Cloud Music achieved a net revenue of 1.858 billion yuan in Q1, with operating costs decreasing by 6.6% year-on-year, leading to a gross profit of 683 million yuan, reflecting a 13.7% quarter-on-quarter growth [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a strong Q1 2025 performance with revenue of 7.356 billion yuan, a year-over-year increase of 8.7%, surpassing Bloomberg's consensus estimate of 7.275 billion yuan [1] Revenue Breakdown - Online music service revenue reached 5.804 billion yuan, up 15.9% year-over-year, exceeding Bloomberg's estimate of 5.797 billion yuan [1] - Subscription revenue contributed 4.22 billion yuan, a 16.6% increase year-over-year, also above the expected 4.174 billion yuan [1] - The number of paying users grew to 123 million, an 8.3% increase year-over-year, with the payment rate rising to 22.1%, up 2.5 percentage points [1] - Average Revenue Per Paying User (ARPPU) reached 11.4 yuan, a 7.5% year-over-year increase, benefiting from the growth of SVIP and reduced promotional activities [1] - Non-subscription revenue was 1.58 billion yuan, up 14.2% year-over-year, driven by growth in advertising revenue and income from artist-related activities and live performances [1] Social Entertainment and Other Services - Revenue from social entertainment and other services was 1.552 billion yuan, down 11.9% year-over-year, but still above the expected 1.478 billion yuan, mainly due to adjustments in live interaction features and stricter compliance procedures [2] Profitability Metrics - Gross margin improved to 44.1%, a 3.1 percentage point increase year-over-year, supported by growth in music subscription and advertising revenues, particularly from the SVIP segment and increased original content [2] - The company achieved a net profit of 4.291 billion yuan, a significant year-over-year increase of 201.8%, primarily due to the acquisition of a 2% stake in Universal Music Group (UMG) through an associate, which contributed 2.37 billion yuan to the profit [2] - Non-GAAP net profit for Q1 was 2.124 billion yuan, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 24.6% [2] Future Outlook - The company forecasts total revenue for 2025-2027 to be 31.4 billion yuan, 34.2 billion yuan, and 36.9 billion yuan, with Non-GAAP net profits of 8.8 billion yuan, 10.3 billion yuan, and 11.8 billion yuan, corresponding to PE ratios of 21.29x, 18.22x, and 15.87x respectively [2]