Core Viewpoint - Beike-W (02423) announced a share buyback plan, indicating confidence in its stock value and future prospects [1] Group 1 - The company plans to repurchase approximately 539,200 shares at a total cost of about $3 million [1] - The buyback price per share is set between $5.52 and $5.66 [1] - The buyback is scheduled to take place on November 17, 2025 [1]

Group 1 - The company Beike-W (02423) announced a share buyback plan, intending to repurchase approximately 539,200 shares at a total cost of around 3 million USD [1] - The buyback price per share is set between 5.52 and 5.66 USD [1]

Group 1 - The company, Beike-W (02423.HK), announced a share buyback plan, intending to repurchase 540,000 A-shares at a cost of $3 million on November 17, 2025 [1]

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Core Viewpoint - The event titled "Protecting Housing Payments, Settling in Zhongshan" marks the launch of Beike's commitment to housing payment security, promising to cover losses if consumers follow the established safety standards [1][3] Group 1: Service Commitment - Beike Zhongshan has introduced a "platform guarantee" service commitment, which ensures that if consumers operate according to the "Housing Payment Security Guarantee Standards" and still incur losses, Beike will initiate a compensation mechanism to cover the relevant payments [1][3] - This commitment upgrades the previous "funds custody" approach, extending the security of real estate funds from the custody phase to the entire transaction cycle [3] Group 2: Operational Procedures - The city manager of Beike Zhongshan, Meng Yungui, emphasized that as long as consumers follow the standard operating procedures, Beike will guarantee the transaction funds [3] - Prior to signing, customers will receive SMS reminders not to make any unauthorized payments such as deposits or intention fees; transaction funds during signing will be processed through a custody payment system [3] - After signing, an official follow-up group will be established for each transaction, ensuring timely feedback once payments are completed [3] Group 3: Market Impact - The platform guarantee concept introduced by Beike is expected to bring new development to the Zhongshan real estate market, enhancing confidence in transaction safety for both parties involved, as well as for the housing fund center and banks [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company is actively developing non-housing businesses to mitigate cyclical risks and is shifting to a defensive posture by enhancing cost efficiency and increasing shareholder returns to improve investment value [1] Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, the company's net profit was 747 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 36.1%, while adjusted net profit was 1.286 billion yuan, down 27.8% [2] - The total transaction volume for the company in Q3 2025 was 736.7 billion yuan, remaining stable year-on-year, with net revenue of 23.1 billion yuan, an increase of 2.1% [1] - The company's adjusted net profit projections for 2025-2027 are 5.719 billion, 6.244 billion, and 6.995 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding net profits of 3.832 billion, 4.153 billion, and 4.773 billion yuan [1] Business Segments - In the real estate transaction service sector, the company is piloting a tenant-separation mechanism in Shanghai to enhance marketing and sales capabilities for sellers [2] - The housing rental service is integrating AI with operations, contributing over 100 million yuan in profit in Q3 2025, with both home decoration and rental services achieving profitability at the city level [2] - The company's existing housing business net revenue was 6 billion yuan in Q3 2025, a decrease of 3.6%, while the total transaction volume for existing housing was 505.6 billion yuan, an increase of 5.8% [2] New Housing Business - The new housing business net revenue was 6.6 billion yuan in Q3 2025, down 14.1%, with total transaction volume at 196.3 billion yuan, a decrease of 13.7% [3] - The GTV for the new housing business under the Beilian model accounted for 81.7% in Q3 2025, showing a slight increase from the previous quarter [3] Share Buyback - The company has actively implemented a share buyback plan, with a quarterly buyback amount reaching 281 million USD, the highest in nearly two years [3] - As of the end of Q3 2025, the total amount spent on buybacks this year was approximately 675 million USD, a year-on-year increase of 15.7%, representing about 3% of the total share capital as of the end of 2024 [3]

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating to the company, projecting net profits of RMB 5.72 billion, 6.24 billion, and 6.99 billion for 2025-2027, with a 2025 PE valuation of 38x, equating to a fair value of RMB 60.83 or HKD 66.85 per share [4][16]. Core Insights - The company is actively developing non-housing businesses to mitigate cyclical risks and is focusing on cost reduction and efficiency improvements while increasing shareholder returns to enhance investment value [1]. - In Q3 2025, the total transaction volume was RMB 736.7 billion, stable year-on-year, with net income of RMB 23.1 billion, up 2.1% year-on-year. However, net profit decreased by 36.1% year-on-year to RMB 747 million [17]. - The existing home business showed a net income of RMB 6 billion, down 3.6% year-on-year, while the new home business net income was RMB 6.6 billion, down 14.1% year-on-year [18]. - The company has implemented a significant buyback plan, with Q3 2025 buybacks reaching USD 281 million, marking a two-year high [19]. Financial Summary - Total revenue for 2023 is projected at RMB 77.78 billion, with a growth rate of 28.2%. The net profit for 2023 is expected to be RMB 5.88 billion, reflecting a substantial increase of 524.5% [3]. - The company’s gross profit margin is expected to decline slightly from 24.55% in 2024 to 22.23% in 2027, indicating a trend of increasing costs relative to revenue [10]. - The company’s total assets are projected to grow from RMB 133.15 billion in 2024 to RMB 156.70 billion in 2027, while total liabilities are expected to increase from RMB 61.70 billion to RMB 84.51 billion over the same period [5]. Business Performance - The company’s existing home transaction volume increased by 5.8% year-on-year to RMB 505.6 billion in Q3 2025, while the new home transaction volume decreased by 13.7% year-on-year to RMB 196.3 billion [18]. - The rental services segment has shown strong growth, contributing over RMB 100 million in profit in Q3 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 45.3% [17][7]. - The company’s home furnishing and rental services achieved profitability at the city level, with profit contributions to gross profit reaching a historical high [17].

Core Points - The "Beike Cup" 2025 Vocational Skills Invitation Competition was successfully held in Shanghai, aiming to enhance the professional skills of home decoration service providers and support the construction of quality housing in China [1][4][26] - The event was organized by the China Timber Industry Association and involved various stakeholders, including educational institutions and industry representatives, to promote collaboration between education and industry [3][6][15] Group 1: Event Overview - The competition serves as a platform to select and motivate high-quality home decoration service providers, directly impacting consumer experience and industry quality upgrades [1][4] - The event featured participation from various industry leaders and educational institutions, highlighting the importance of collaboration in vocational training [3][6] Group 2: Industry Insights - The president of the China Timber Industry Association emphasized that high-standard vocational competitions can enhance practitioners' skills and service awareness, contributing to the core competitiveness of enterprises [4] - The vice president of Shanghai Sci-Tech Vocational College noted that the event aligns with national strategies for deepening industry-education integration and promoting high-quality vocational education [6] Group 3: Skills Development - The Secretary-General of the China Timber Industry Association's Home Decoration Branch pointed out the importance of skills in the current information age, advocating for competitions to improve craftsmanship and address industry shortcomings [9] - The event included practical competitions in customized furniture installation, tile laying, and painting, with judges evaluating participants on various criteria [22][24] Group 4: Future Directions - Beike is committed to enhancing the quality of service delivery through a structured talent cultivation mechanism, which includes skill training and quality control [26] - The company plans to continue investing in vocational skills training and technological empowerment to drive the industry towards healthier and higher-quality development [26]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that the stabilization of the residential balance sheet suggests a potential bottoming out in the real estate market, but the speed of improvement will determine the duration of this bottoming process [3][4] - The report highlights that since 2021, China's housing prices have cumulatively declined by 37%, which is longer than the average decline of 34% over 6.1 years in 42 countries, indicating that while the price drop is significant, the adjustment period in China is still relatively short [22][7] - The report identifies five major opportunities in the industry, including the stabilization of the residential asset-liability ratio, a decrease in the housing price-to-income ratio, improving rental yields, a bullish stock market potentially boosting wealth effects, and a deep clearing of supply-side issues [3][4] Group 2 - The industry outlook predicts a structural bottoming out, with opportunities arising for quality housing and commercial real estate, driven by policies focusing on demand recovery and high-quality development [3][4] - The report anticipates that the core cities will stabilize sooner due to healthier supply-demand relationships, with a forecast for sales volume and price declines to narrow in 2025-2026 [3][4] - The report maintains a "positive" rating for the real estate sector, recommending specific companies in the quality housing and commercial real estate segments, as well as undervalued firms and property management companies [3][4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that the company, Beike-W (02423), is rated "Buy" by Guotai Junan, with projected adjusted net profits for 2025-2027 being 57.19 billion, 62.44 billion, and 69.95 billion respectively, and a target price of 66.85 HKD per share based on a 38x PE valuation for 2025 [1] - The company is actively developing non-property businesses to mitigate cyclical risks and is focusing on cost reduction and efficiency improvements while increasing shareholder returns to enhance investment value [1] - In Q3 2025, the total transaction volume was 736.7 billion, remaining stable year-on-year, while net income increased by 2.1% to 23.1 billion, although net profit decreased by 36.1% to 0.747 billion [1] Group 2 - The second-hand property business is steadily expanding, with net income from existing properties at 6 billion, down 3.6% year-on-year, while total transaction volume increased by 5.8% to 505.6 billion [2] - The commission rate for existing properties was 1.19%, with the Lianjia existing property commission rate at 2.53% and the Beilian existing property commission rate at 0.38% [2] - The new property business saw a decline in net income by 14.1% to 6.6 billion, with total transaction volume down 13.7% to 196.3 billion in Q3 2025 [2] Group 3 - The company has actively implemented a share repurchase plan, with a record high repurchase amount of 281 million in Q3 2025, bringing the total repurchase amount for the year to approximately 675 million, a 15.7% increase year-on-year [3] - Since the initiation of the repurchase program in September 2022, the cumulative repurchase amount has reached approximately 2.3 billion, accounting for about 11.5% of the total share capital before the program started [3]