Earnings Performance and Market Reaction - PDD Holdings' stock declined nearly 30% on August 26 after its Q2 earnings release, retesting lows last seen in October 2023 [1] - Despite a 86% YoY revenue surge, the company failed to outperform Wall Street's revenue estimates, indicating high market optimism [1] - Transaction services revenue increased by 234% YoY, while online marketing services grew only 29% YoY [1] Competitive Landscape and Strategic Shifts - PDD plans to invest more aggressively from Q3 to address heightened competition, which may worsen profitability metrics in the near term [2] - The company faces challenges from Amazon's encroachment and regulatory scrutiny over merchant practices, including non-compliant merchants [2] - PDD needs to undertake a structural shift in its merchant ecosystem to adapt to changing consumer preferences and competitive pressures [2] Valuation and Market Sentiment - PDD's valuation grade improved from "D" to "B-" over the past six months, reflecting significant pessimism after the selloff [4] - The company's adjusted forward PEG ratio of 0.32 is nearly 80% below the sector median, highlighting its growth-adjusted valuation appeal [4] - Despite the selloff, PDD remains priced for growth, suggesting a valuation bifurcation [4] Investment Strategy and Future Outlook - PDD's decision to reduce transaction fees and invest in higher-quality merchants is deemed appropriate but may impact revenue and profitability in the near term [3] - The company's uptrend continuation thesis has weakened but not decisively overturned, with potential for dip-buyers to return after the selling intensity subsides [5] - Management's focus on regulatory compliance and high-quality merchant growth is expected to mitigate long-term risks [5]

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The impact of missed earnings expectations can be severe, as Temu’s parent company, PDD Holdings (NASDAQ: PDD), came to know, experiencing its largest ever one-day drop since its listing on Nasdaq.Namely, on August 26, PDD Holdings released its Q2 earnings report, which posted a miss on expectations with a miss on adjusted earnings-per-share (EPS) of $0.81, compared to expectations of $2.81.Revenue also came in below expectations at $13.35 billion compared to an estimated $13.78 billion, prompting a massive ...

Investment Rating - Maintain "Outperform" rating [2][18][22][33] Core Views - The company's non-GAAP net profit for the quarter reached 34.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 125%, with a non-GAAP net profit margin of 35%, up 6 percentage points year-on-year [2][5] - The significant improvement in net profit margin is primarily due to the substantial reduction in losses from TEMU [2][5] - The company's gross profit margin for the quarter was 65%, up 1 percentage point year-on-year [2][5] - Sales expenses increased by 48% year-on-year, but the sales expense ratio decreased by 7 percentage points to 27% [2][5] - Management indicated that the company will not engage in share buybacks or dividends in the near future due to intense competition and external uncertainties [2][5] Revenue and Profit Forecasts - Revenue is expected to grow from 419.3 billion yuan in 2024E to 592.2 billion yuan in 2026E, with growth rates of 69.3%, 22.0%, and 15.8% respectively [1] - Adjusted net profit is projected to increase from 121.3 billion yuan in 2024E to 163.1 billion yuan in 2026E, with growth rates of 78.7%, 17.2%, and 14.7% respectively [1] - Adjusted EPS is forecasted to rise from 22.15 yuan in 2024E to 29.78 yuan in 2026E [1] Financial Metrics - EBIT margin is expected to decline from 32.7% in 2024E to 28.0% in 2025E and 2026E [1] - ROE is projected to peak at 39.7% in 2024E before declining to 25.9% in 2026E [1] - The PE ratio is expected to decrease from 8.0x in 2024E to 6.0x in 2026E [1] - EV/EBITDA is forecasted to increase from 2.9x in 2024E to 3.9x in 2026E [1] Business Performance - Quarterly revenue reached 97.0 billion yuan, up 85% year-on-year, driven by a 234% increase in payment channel revenue, largely due to TEMU's rapid growth [17][20] - Advertising revenue grew by 29% year-on-year, reflecting the company's enhanced monetization capabilities [17][20] - TEMU's Q2 GMV exceeded 13.0 billion USD, contributing approximately 47.1 billion yuan in revenue [17][20] Strategic Focus - The company plans to reduce transaction fees for high-quality merchants by 10.0 billion yuan in the first year [17][20] - Investments will be made to streamline merchant onboarding and product listing processes, improving platform quality and merchant environment [17][20] - The company is shifting its strategy towards long-term investments, which may pressure profitability in the future [33]

In this articlePDDJakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesThe nearly 30% drop in shares of Chinese online retailer PDD Holdings is "too much of a correction," according to Shaun Rein, founder and managing director of the China Market Research Group.Speaking to CNBC's "Street Signs Asia," Rein said the "panic was overblown last night," and that this would be a good opportunity for investors to buy into the stock.His comments come after shares of PDD Holdings saw their largest one-day loss since listing on th ...

Investment Rating - Maintains a "Buy" rating [11] Core Views - 2Q2024 revenue increased by 85.65% YoY to RMB 970.60 billion, with GAAP net profit attributable to shareholders rising by 144.20% YoY to RMB 320.09 billion [15] - Non-GAAP net profit attributable to shareholders grew by 125.50% YoY to RMB 344.32 billion in 2Q2024 [15] - 1H2024 revenue reached RMB 1,838.72 billion, up 104.49% YoY, with GAAP net profit attributable to shareholders increasing by 182.93% YoY to RMB 600.07 billion [1] - Non-GAAP net profit attributable to shareholders for 1H2024 was RMB 650.34 billion, up 156.08% YoY [1] Financial Performance Revenue and Profit - 2Q2024 online marketing service revenue grew by 29.48% YoY to RMB 491.16 billion, while commission income surged by 234.15% YoY to RMB 479.44 billion [16] - 1H2024 online marketing service revenue increased by 40.50% YoY to RMB 915.72 billion, and commission income rose by 273.07% YoY to RMB 922.99 billion [16] Profit Margins - 1H2024 gross margin was 63.89%, down 2.95 percentage points YoY [2] - 2Q2024 gross margin improved by 1.03 percentage points YoY to 65.28% [2] - 1H2024 operating expense ratio decreased by 12.96 percentage points YoY to 32.06% [15] - 2Q2024 operating expense ratio dropped by 8.22 percentage points YoY to 31.73% [15] Earnings Per Share (EPS) - 1H2024 diluted EPS was RMB 10.14 [1] - 2Q2024 diluted EPS was RMB 5.40 [15] Valuation and Market Performance - Current market capitalization is USD 138.877 billion [4] - The stock's 1-year low/high range is USD 108.87/164.69 [4] - 3-month turnover rate is 54.35% [4] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to invest billions of resources to support high-quality merchants and industrial belts, reducing transaction fees for premium merchants and improving supply chain quality and efficiency [16] Future Outlook - The company has revised its GAAP net profit attributable to shareholders forecast for 2024/2025/2026 downward by 10%/7%/9% to RMB 1,263.48/1,844.46/2,474.26 billion, respectively, due to uncertainties in overseas business [16]

27 Aug 2024 PDD Holdings (PDD US) 27 Aug 2024 PLEASE READ THE ANALYST CERTIFICATION AND IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES ON LAST PAGE 2 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |---------------------------------------|-------|-----------------|-------|-------|-------------------|-------|-------------|----------------|---------| | RMB bn | 2024E | Current 2025E | 2026E | 2024E | Consensus 2025E | 2026E | 2024E | Diff (%) 2025E | 2026E | | Revenue 413.0 544.5 678.3 | | | | 419.9 | 551.9 | | 678.9 -1 ...

NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of PDD Holdings Inc. f/k/a Pinduoduo Inc. (NASDAQ: PDD) between April 30, 2021 and June 25, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important October 15, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm. SO WHAT: If you purchased PDD Holdings securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without p ...

Shares of Temu parent PDD Holdings dropped nearly 30% on Monday after the Chinese e-commerce giant warned its revenue will likely falter amid intensifying competition in the fast-fashion sector.PDD co-founder Lei emphasized the company’s current growth was not sustainable as it battles competitors that included Shein, ByteDance’s TikTok and Alibaba for budget-conscious shoppers. “Competition is here to stay and is expected to intensify in our industry,” Chen told analysts during a post-results briefing, as ...

Key TakeawaysThroughout this earnings season, executives at consumer-facing companies have described a shopping public increasingly willing to search for value.Lei Chen, co-CEO of Chinese Temu parent PDD Holdings, has a name for them: "rational" consumers.Those consumers, Chen said, are making more "thoughtful" decisions about balancing value and quality. Throughout this earnings season, executives at consumer-facing companies have described a shopping public increasingly willing to search for value. Lei C ...