Core Insights - The company reported significant revenue growth and profitability turnaround in the first three quarters of 2025, with total revenue reaching 5.417 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 33.00%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 666 million yuan, up 271.17% [1] Revenue Breakdown - **Gaming Business**: Contributed the majority of profits with revenue of 4.475 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.64%, and a net profit of 717 million yuan. The gross profit margin improved to 69.29%, driven by the launch of new games such as "Zhu Xian World" and "Persona: Nightfall" in overseas markets [1] - **Film and Television Business**: Achieved a revenue of 918 million yuan, a remarkable year-on-year increase of 432.90%, and a net profit of 31.73 million yuan, attributed to multiple successful releases and the development of short dramas [1] - **Other Income**: Non-recurring gains amounted to 182 million yuan, primarily from the sale of a gaming studio [1] Product Development and Strategy - The company is actively launching new gaming products, with positive user feedback for titles like "Zhu Xian 2" and "Yihuan". The film and television strategy focuses on a balanced approach between long and short dramas, with successful titles like "Couple's Spring Festival" [2] - The esports segment continues to grow, with the company hosting major events like the CS Asia Invitational Championship in 2025 and preparing for the DOTA2 International in Shanghai in 2026 [2] Future Outlook - The company is focusing on the upcoming launch of the highly anticipated game "Yihuan", which has shown promising testing results. The product is expected to be available on multiple platforms globally [3] - Profit forecasts for 2025-2027 are optimistic, with projected net profits of 810 million yuan, 1.716 billion yuan, and 1.890 billion yuan, respectively, reflecting a favorable market environment and strong product pipeline [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the media industry, indicating a positive outlook for the sector [6][34]. Core Insights - The media industry saw a slight increase of 0.16% in the week from November 1 to November 7, 2025, ranking 18th among various industries. Notable performers included China Film, Jishi Media, and Chinese Media, with Baidu Group-SW and NetEase-S showing strong weekly gains in the Hang Seng Technology Index [10][16]. - The report emphasizes the potential in AI applications and cultural exports, particularly focusing on sub-sectors such as gaming, IP, short dramas, and publishing [4][34]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The media industry experienced a weekly increase of 0.16%, while the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.08% and the Shenzhen Component Index by 0.19%. The gaming sector saw a decline of 0.29%, while the film and television sector increased by 2.49% [10][12]. Key Industry Data - **AI Applications**: In October, the top five AI applications globally were ChatGPT, Doubao, Quark, Baidu Cloud, and Gemini. Doubao led domestic applications with a monthly active user (MAU) count of 159.41 million, reflecting a 6.28% month-over-month growth [20][21]. - **Gaming**: The iOS gaming sales chart for November 6, 2025, was topped by "Honkai: Star Rail," followed by "Honor of Kings" and "Delta Force." The report also noted the upcoming release of seven new games between November 13 and November 15 [23][25]. - **Film**: The total box office for the week was 207 million yuan, with "Improv Murder" leading at 42.11 million yuan, accounting for 20.3% of the weekly total. Upcoming films include "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Chapter" and "Now You See Me 3" [27][28][31]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on themes such as AI applications and cultural exports, with specific attention to companies like Giant Network, Kaiying Network, and Perfect World among others [4][34].

Market Overview - The gaming sector experienced a decline of 0.98% on November 10, with ST Huatuo leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4018.6, up 0.53%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13427.61, up 0.18% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Notable gainers included: - Mingchen Health (002919) with a closing price of 19.50, up 6.50% and a trading volume of 134,300 shares, totaling 259 million yuan [1] - Wento Holdings (600715) closed at 2.61, up 2.76% with a trading volume of 604,500 shares, totaling 156 million yuan [1] - Fuchun Co. (300299) closed at 6.81, up 2.71% with a trading volume of 311,400 shares, totaling 211 million yuan [1] - Major decliners included: - ST Huadao (002602) closed at 17.61, down 3.72% with a trading volume of 1,174,300 shares, totaling 2.093 billion yuan [2] - Xinying Network (002517) closed at 22.50, down 2.17% with a trading volume of 421,600 shares, totaling 957 million yuan [2] - Giant Network (002558) closed at 35.50, down 1.63% with a trading volume of 292,700 shares, totaling 1.034 billion yuan [2] Capital Flow Analysis - The gaming sector saw a net outflow of 646 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 358 million yuan [2] - Key stocks with significant capital flow include: - Starry Entertainment (300043) with a net inflow of 47.54 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - Fuchun Co. (300299) with a net outflow of 10.19 million yuan from retail investors [3] - Mingchen Health (002919) with a net inflow of 30.79 million yuan from institutional investors [3] ETF Performance - Gaming ETF (product code: 159869) tracking the China Animation and Gaming Index saw a 2.11% increase over the last five days, with a net outflow of 110 million yuan [5] - Food and Beverage ETF (product code: 515170) experienced a decline of 1.38% over the last five days, with a net outflow of 1.385 million yuan [5]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the media industry is "Positive (Maintain)" [1] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the strong performance of leading mobile games in overseas markets, with notable revenue increases and new game launches driving industry growth [3][29] - The integration of AI in content creation, particularly in AI-generated comics and advertising, is highlighted as a key area for investment, with significant advancements in domestic AI models [3][29] - The report suggests a continued focus on high-growth areas such as AI applications, gaming, and IP collaborations, recommending specific companies for investment [3][29] Industry Data Overview - The game "Delta Force" ranked first in the iOS free game chart in mainland China, while "Honor of Kings" topped the iOS revenue chart [9][13] - The film "Predator: Hunting Grounds" achieved the highest box office for the week, grossing 0.36 billion [25][29] Industry News Summary - OpenAI has reached 1 billion monthly active users, enhancing its product distribution capabilities [25] - The gaming market saw continued growth in October, with Bilibili's game "Escape from Duckkov" surpassing 3 million in sales [29] - The report notes the ongoing high growth in the comic market, with significant collaborations involving popular artists [25][29] Company Performance - Heartbeat Company saw a 30% increase in global revenue in October, with its game "Etheria: Restart" contributing significantly [3][29] - Century Huatong's games "Whiteout Survival" and "Kingshot" also reported strong revenue growth, with a 6% increase in October [3][29] - Bilibili's self-developed game "Escape from Duckkov" achieved sales of over 3 million copies [3][29]

Investment Rating - The report suggests a focus on cloud vendors and companies with exceeding expectations in the current market environment [3]. Core Insights - The report highlights a divergence in market performance, with consumer companies facing pressure while AI technology companies continue to show mixed results. Concerns about AI valuation bubbles persist, but leading tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Meta maintain strong cash flows, suggesting a stable outlook for cloud vendors [3]. - The gaming demand remains robust, although there is a short-term lack of new game releases. Attention is drawn to the progress of key game tests and launches, which could drive revenue growth for related companies [3]. - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring quarterly reports from major Chinese companies like Tencent, JD, Baidu, and Alibaba, as well as the ongoing value in sectors like PDD and the gaming industry [3]. Summary by Sections 1.1 Consumer & Internet - **Education**: The education index fell by 3.59%, with notable performance differences among companies. The implementation of a spring and autumn break system in Sichuan is expected to impact the sector positively [11][18]. - **Luxury & Gaming**: The luxury goods and gaming sectors are closely tied to macroeconomic conditions. Recent Q3 earnings from major gaming companies exceeded expectations, benefiting from a longer holiday schedule in 2026 [19][24]. - **Coffee & Tea**: The coffee sector remains vibrant, while the tea sector faces challenges due to reduced delivery platform subsidies and seasonal competition [3][27]. - **E-commerce**: The e-commerce sector is under pressure, with a lackluster performance during the Double Eleven shopping festival [3][35]. 1.2 Platform & Technology - **Streaming Platforms**: The streaming sector is driven by domestic demand, with platforms like Spotify reporting better-than-expected earnings [3][42]. - **Virtual Assets & Internet Brokers**: The cryptocurrency market is experiencing volatility, with a significant drop in global market value. However, there are potential buying opportunities following recent corrections [3][43]. - **Automotive Services**: The automotive aftermarket is projected to decline, with a year-over-year decrease of 4% expected by October 2025 [3][61]. 1.3 Media - The media sector is experiencing mixed performance, with streaming services facing challenges but also opportunities for growth through strategic partnerships and content offerings [3][41].

Market Overview - On November 7, the gaming sector declined by 0.97% compared to the previous trading day, with 37 Interactive Entertainment leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3997.56, down 0.25%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13404.06, down 0.36% [1] Individual Stock Performance - ST Huada (002602) rose by 2.01% to a closing price of 18.29, with a trading volume of 995,300 shares and a turnover of 1.8 billion yuan [1] - 37 Interactive Entertainment (002555) fell by 3.42% to a closing price of 22.00, with a trading volume of 695,700 shares and a turnover of 1.542 billion yuan [2] - Perfect World (002624) decreased by 2.85% to 16.01, with a trading volume of 425,200 shares and a turnover of 687 million yuan [2] Capital Flow Analysis - The gaming sector experienced a net outflow of 999 million yuan from main funds, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 760 million yuan [2][3] - ST Huada had a main fund net inflow of 14.7 million yuan, while 37 Interactive Entertainment saw a net outflow of 270 million yuan [3] ETF Performance - The Gaming ETF (159869) tracking the China Animation and Gaming Index fell by 1.49% over the past five days, with a net outflow of 51.09 million yuan [5] - The Food and Beverage ETF (515170) saw a slight decline of 0.17%, with a net inflow of 10.36 million yuan [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the media industry [2] Core Insights - The media sector has shown significant growth in Q3 2025, with public funds increasing their allocation to the sector, reaching a five-year high in both holding scale and allocation ratio [5][8] - The report highlights the strong performance of the gaming industry, AI applications, state-owned educational publishing companies, and leading advertising media companies as key areas of investment focus [5][8] Summary by Sections 1. Q3 Performance Overview: Record Revenue and Significant Profit Recovery - In the first three quarters of 2025, the media sector's total revenue reached CNY 416.065 billion, a year-on-year increase of 4.98%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 32.891 billion, up 40.23% [8][13] - Q3 alone saw revenue of CNY 143.178 billion, a year-on-year increase of 8.41%, and net profit of CNY 10.617 billion, up 44.74% [8][13] 2. Subsector Performance: Notable Industry Divergence, Strong Growth in Gaming - The gaming sector demonstrated high market vitality, with revenue of CNY 74.788 billion in the first three quarters, a 25.92% increase year-on-year, and net profit of CNY 13.475 billion, up 82.32% [30][32] - The film sector's revenue increased by 10.52% year-on-year to CNY 26.265 billion, while net profit surged by 482.33% to CNY 1.826 billion [50] - The publishing sector faced a revenue decline of 7.10% to CNY 97.600 billion, but net profit increased by 15.43% to CNY 11.421 billion, largely due to tax policy impacts [80][86] 3. Fund Holding Changes: Significant Increase in Sector Allocation, Favoring Gaming Companies - Public funds' total market value of heavy holdings in the media sector reached CNY 59.394 billion in Q3 2025, a 63.43% increase from Q2 2025 [5][95] - The gaming sector received the most attention, with heavy holdings amounting to CNY 43.546 billion, representing 73.32% of the total media sector holdings [5][95] 4. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on sectors with high industry vitality, such as gaming and AI applications, as well as state-owned educational publishing companies with defensive value characteristics [5][8]

Group 1 - The GTC2025 Global Flow Conference was held in Shanghai on November 6, where Perfect World (002624) was awarded the title of "Outstanding Overseas Game Publisher of the Year" [1] - Perfect World adheres to an international strategy of "product refinement and global expansion," continuously optimizing its global distribution system and promoting high-quality cultural products worldwide [1] - In esports, Perfect World emphasizes "events driving products and events driving overseas expansion," with the 2024 Shanghai Major event achieving record scale, selling out finals tickets in 10 seconds and semi-finals tickets in 25 seconds, attracting over 70,000 offline viewers and nearly 10,000 overseas viewers [1] Group 2 - The online game "Perfect World International" has been operating for nearly 20 years, becoming an early benchmark for China's gaming industry going global [2] - The game "Persona 5: Phantom X" launched in Japan, Europe, and Southeast Asia, achieving top rankings in iOS free charts across 35 countries, including Top 4 in Japan's iOS overall sales chart [2] - The upcoming game "Eternal Loop" has completed domestic and overseas testing, showcasing at major gaming exhibitions, and is expected to launch on multiple platforms globally, enhancing the company's global expansion efforts [2] Group 3 - The GTC Global Flow Conference has been successfully held for nine sessions, with the 2025 "Whale Sound Award" covering nine categories, including gaming, short dramas, AI, cross-border e-commerce, marketing, and overseas services, with 83 award-winning companies selected from nearly 1,000 applicants [3]

Core Viewpoint - Perfect World achieved revenue of 1.726 billion yuan in Q3 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 31.45%, and reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of 162 million yuan, marking a turnaround from losses [1] Revenue Growth - The upcoming game releases, including "Zhu Xian World" in December 2024, "Zhu Xian 2" in August 2025, and "Persona: Nightshade" in mid-2025 for overseas markets, are expected to contribute to revenue growth [1] - The esports business continues to show an upward trend, with revenue increasing compared to the same period last year [1] Film and Television Business - The film and television segment generated 920 million yuan in revenue for the first three quarters, reflecting a significant year-over-year growth of 433%, primarily due to the airing of multiple productions and revenue recognition [1] Game Performance Comparison - The first month and first year revenue of "Huan Ta" were 500 million yuan and 3 billion yuan, respectively, while "Yihuan" is anticipated to surpass these figures due to its superior quality and themes [1] - Under a neutral assumption, if "Yihuan" launches as scheduled, it is projected to bring an additional profit of approximately 1.4 billion yuan to the company in 2026 [1] Valuation - The current stock price corresponds to price-to-earnings ratios of 50, 19, and 18 times for the next three years, maintaining a "Buy" rating [1]

Group 1: Anji Technology - The company serves clients primarily in the wafer manufacturing and advanced packaging sectors, maintaining a healthy development phase with active capacity expansion [1] - AI-driven DRAM demand is a significant growth driver for the storage sector, with the global and particularly Chinese storage industry remaining active in technology R&D and capacity expansion [1] - The company’s core strategy is "rooted in China, facing the world," with steady progress in overseas expansion [1] - Increased R&D expenses are attributed to a higher number of projects, frequent activities, and increased share-based payment amortization [1] - The Ningbo Anji small loan fundraising project is over 80% complete and is expected to conclude on schedule [1] - The company aims to manage the gross margins of various product lines to maintain a healthy and sustainable overall gross margin [1] - Business trends are expected to remain stable, with normal progress anticipated in Q4 and beyond [1] Group 2: Perfect World - The company emphasizes long-term operation and value cultivation of older games, maintaining vitality through content iteration and refined operations [2] - It enhances its self-publishing capabilities through projects like "Honkai: Star Rail" and "Persona 5: The Phantom X," with "The Ring" set to launch globally across PC, mobile, and console [2] - The esports business is developing steadily, with the successful hosting of the 2025 Counter-Strike Asia Invitational and the 2026 DOTA2 International in Shanghai [2] - The film and television business focuses on "quality over quantity," controlling investment scale while increasing efforts in the short drama sector [2] - For the first nine months of the year, the company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of 88.89 million, a turnaround from negative to positive, driven by increased game revenue and cost reduction [2] Group 3: Huaxia Fund - As of now, the total asset management scale of Huaxia Fund is 2,105.83 billion, ranking 2nd out of 211 [3] - The asset management scale for non-monetary public funds is 1,261.34 billion, also ranking 2nd out of 211 [3] - The number of managed public funds is 938, ranking 1st out of 211 [3] - The fund has 137 public fund managers, ranking 1st out of 211 [3] - The best-performing public fund product in the past year is Huaxia Digital Industry Mixed A, with a latest unit net value of 2.36, reflecting a growth of 109.95% over the past year [3] - The latest public fund product launched is Huaxia CSI Electric Grid Equipment Theme ETF, which is an index-type stock fund with a subscription period from October 27, 2025, to November 21, 2025 [3]