Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that Tencent Holdings (00700) is expected to maintain robust revenue growth of 13% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, despite facing macroeconomic headwinds and advertising expenditure taxes [1] - Key catalysts for Tencent in the near to medium term include the launch of multiple flagship new games in 2026, continuous improvement in AI-driven advertising efficiency, and the rollout of AI-driven mini-program code development tools on WeChat [1] - The rating remains "Buy" with a target price unchanged at HKD 800 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The fourth quarter of 2025 experienced a sharp 5% sell-off followed by a quick recovery, with global stocks reaching all-time highs, influenced by concerns over a potential AI bubble and subsequent strong earnings from NVIDIA [4][5]. Portfolio Performance & Attribution - The Polen Global Growth Composite Portfolio returned -2.5% gross of fees and -2.7% net of fees in Q4 2025, underperforming the MSCI All Country World Index, which returned +3.3% [7]. - Top relative contributors included Eli Lilly, Alphabet, and Shopify, while Oracle, Paycom Software, and CoStar Group were the largest detractors [7][8]. - Eli Lilly's stock rallied over 40% in Q4 due to strong financial results and a favorable agreement on drug pricing, despite earlier concerns [8]. - Oracle's performance reversed from the previous quarter, primarily due to skepticism regarding its future revenue tied to OpenAI, impacting its stock negatively [9]. Portfolio Activity - New positions were initiated in Tencent Holdings and Spotify, while positions in Sage Group, Willis Towers Watson, ICON Plc, and Workday were eliminated to fund these investments [10][11]. - Tencent has shown consistent earnings growth of over 30% annually for the past three years, and its valuation is considered reasonable for sustainable revenue growth [11]. - Spotify is viewed as a leading streaming network with significant growth potential, expecting over 20% annual free cash flow growth for the next five years [12]. Outlook - The datacenter capital expenditure cycle is expected to continue, driven by increasing demand and supportive government policies, suggesting a favorable environment for growth in revenues and earnings for key players [17]. - The portfolio is positioned to deliver above-average earnings growth, with a focus on sectors outside of the AI and datacenter themes, ensuring resilience regardless of market drivers [18].

Core Viewpoint - Tencent Holdings is expected to report Q4 2025 earnings with a revenue forecast of 194.6 billion yuan, representing a 13% year-on-year growth, driven by stable performance in online advertising, gaming, and financial technology sectors [1][4]. Group 1: Gaming Sector - The online gaming revenue is projected to reach 58 billion yuan in Q4 2025, reflecting an 18% year-on-year increase, with strong performances from established titles like "Honor of Kings" and "Peacekeeper Elite" [2][5]. - The new game "Delta Action" is expected to perform well, with user acquisition efforts ramping up during the 2026 Spring Festival, potentially boosting revenue further [2][5]. - The overseas gaming market is anticipated to grow by 22% year-on-year, with titles like Supercell's "Clash Royale" and the AAA game "Dying Light: The Following" showing strong performance [2][5]. Group 2: Marketing Services - Marketing services revenue is expected to reach 41.3 billion yuan in Q4 2025, marking an 18% year-on-year growth, supported by stable growth in video accounts and the release of more advertising inventory [2][5]. - AI integration in advertising is projected to mitigate macroeconomic pressures, with significant reductions in operational tasks for advertisers, enhancing overall efficiency [2][5]. Group 3: Financial Technology and Enterprise Services - Financial technology and enterprise services revenue is forecasted to be 61.2 billion yuan, showing a 9% year-on-year increase, primarily driven by payment services [3][6]. - The introduction of AI applications and tools in WeChat mini-programs is expected to provide comprehensive support for developers, facilitating the rapid transformation of ideas into profitable products [3][6]. Group 4: Investment Outlook - The company is increasing investments in AI talent and capabilities, with a long-term growth potential in areas like WeChat e-commerce and AI Agent empowerment not fully reflected in current profit forecasts [3][6]. - Adjusted net profit estimates for 2025-2027 are projected at 260.1 billion, 296.1 billion, and 339.9 billion yuan, with slight downward adjustments of 1%-2% [3][6].

Core Viewpoint - Tencent is expected to achieve a revenue growth of 13% year-on-year in Q4 2025, with adjusted net profit increasing by 16% to 643 billion [1] Group 1: Gaming Business - Tencent's gaming revenue is projected to grow by 16% year-on-year in Q4, with a sequential slowdown due to the longer deferral period of "Delta" and no new game launches in the domestic market [2] - "Counter-Strike: Future" has launched on both platforms, reaching over 10 million players shortly after its release, with expected first-year revenue between 35-70 billion [2] - Key upcoming projects for 2026 include "Rock Kingdom: World" in March and "Honor of Kings World" in spring, along with several other titles [2] Group 2: Financial Technology - Financial technology revenue is anticipated to grow by 9% year-on-year in Q4, primarily due to a slowdown in social retail growth [3] - AI mini-programs are expected to enhance e-commerce, transportation, and local life scenarios, with significant growth in token usage and paid penetration rates anticipated in 2026 [3] - In 2025, the monetization scale of AI application mini-programs increased by 108%, with eCPM rising by 75% [3] Group 3: Advertising Revenue - Advertising revenue is expected to grow by 20% year-on-year in Q4, driven by increased budgets from long-tail advertisers and efficiency improvements from AI [4] - WeChat is gradually evolving towards a shelf-like e-commerce model, introducing social relationship-based product recommendations and exploring differentiated social e-commerce features [4] - In 2025, the GPM of WeChat mini-stores increased to 1.5 times compared to 2024, with a 70% year-on-year growth in the average number of active merchants [4] Group 4: Profit Forecast and Valuation - Revenue forecasts for Tencent have been adjusted downwards by 0.5% to 0.8% for 2025-2027, primarily due to changes in gaming revenue deferral predictions [5] - Adjusted net profit forecasts have been revised down by 0.9% to 0.5% to 263.1 billion, 299.4 billion, and 342.5 billion respectively, mainly due to increased AI investment costs [5] - The target price for Tencent is set at 792 HKD, corresponding to a 21.6 times PE valuation for 2026 [5]

大和重新审视腾讯上季表现的预测，预期集团的国内游戏业务将因季节性因素及高基数效应而放缓，而 国际游戏业务在第三季异常强劲后表现趋于平稳，另招聘AI人才与GPU租赁成本将对营运开支构成上 行压力。 智通财经APP获悉，大和发布研报称，由于腾讯控股(00700)上季整体收入表现疲弱，下调集团期内游戏 收入预测，料上季本地游戏业务收入为373亿元人民币，同比增长12%，按季则跌13%。该行下调腾讯 2026至2027年每股盈测1至2%，重申其"买入"评级，但将目标价由750港元下调至725港元。 ...

大和发布研报称，由于腾讯控股(00700)上季整体收入表现疲弱，下调集团期内游戏收入预测，料上季 本地游戏业务收入为373亿元人民币，同比增长12%，按季则跌13%。该行下调腾讯2026至2027年每股 盈测1至2%，重申其"买入"评级，但将目标价由750港元下调至725港元。 大和重新审视腾讯上季表现的预测，预期集团的国内游戏业务将因季节性因素及高基数效应而放缓，而 国际游戏业务在第三季异常强劲后表现趋于平稳，另招聘AI人才与GPU租赁成本将对营运开支构成上 行压力。 ...

（原标题：南向资金今日净买入36.63亿港元，腾讯控股净买入6.63亿港元） 1月20日恒生指数下跌0.29%，南向资金全天合计成交金额为972.83亿港元，其中，买入成交504.73亿港元，卖出成交468.10亿港元，合计净买入金 额36.63亿港元。具体来看，港股通（深）累计成交金额378.04亿港元，买入成交190.11亿港元，卖出成交187.93亿港元，合计净买入金额2.18亿港 元；港股通（沪）累计成交金额594.79亿港元，买入成交314.62亿港元，卖出成交280.18亿港元，合计净买入金额34.44亿港元。 成交活跃股方面，今日上榜个股中，南向资金成交金额最多的是腾讯控股，合计成交额63.88亿港元，阿里巴巴-W、小米集团-W成交额紧随其 后，分别成交48.94亿港元、46.53亿港元。以净买卖金额统计，净买入的个股共有8只，腾讯控股净买入额为6.63亿港元，净买入金额居首，该股 收盘股价下跌1.48%，美团-W净买入额为5.73亿港元，小米集团-W净买入额为3.95亿港元。净卖出金额最多的是中芯国际，净卖出7.18亿港元，该 股收盘股价下跌3.25%，中国移动、洛阳钼业遭净卖出6.37亿港元 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Tencent with a target price of 792 HKD [6][5][28] Core Insights - Tencent's revenue for Q4 2025 is expected to grow by 13% year-on-year, with adjusted net profit projected to increase by 16% to 643 billion RMB [1] - Key growth drivers include the launch of multiple new games, improved advertising efficiency through AI, and enhanced support for AI mini-programs on WeChat [1][3][4] - The gaming segment is anticipated to see a 16% increase in revenue, while advertising revenue is expected to rise by 20% [2][4] Summary by Relevant Sections Gaming Business - Tencent's gaming revenue for Q4 is projected to grow by 16%, with the new game "Counter-Strike: Future" expected to generate 35-70 billion RMB in its first year [2][12] - The game fills a gap in Tencent's PVE shooting game offerings and has already achieved over 10 million players shortly after launch [2][12][16] Financial Technology - Financial technology revenue is expected to grow by 9%, driven by a slowdown in social retail growth [3] - AI mini-programs are anticipated to enhance e-commerce and local services, with significant growth expected in 2026 [3][19] Advertising Revenue - Advertising revenue is projected to increase by 20%, driven by budget increases from long-tail advertisers and efficiency improvements from AI [4] - WeChat's advertising capabilities are evolving, with new features aimed at enhancing social commerce [4][19] Profit Forecast and Valuation - Revenue forecasts for Tencent have been slightly adjusted downwards for 2025-2027, with adjusted net profit estimates also revised [5][24] - The target price of 792 HKD corresponds to a PE ratio of 21.6 for 2026, reflecting a slight decrease from previous estimates [5][28][30]

Core Insights - Goldman Sachs reports that the Chinese gaming and entertainment sector experienced significant stock price increases in 2025, with large and mid-cap stocks rising by 50% to 80% compared to the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index's 26% [1] - The report indicates that the strong performance is driven equally by valuation expansion and earnings per share growth [1] - Looking ahead to 2026, the firm believes the risk-reward profile remains attractive, with a focus on "alpha" driven opportunities [1] Group 1: Market Trends - Chinese gaming publishers and content platforms, represented by Tencent Holdings and NetEase, are accelerating their overseas expansion, leveraging capital, talent, and technological capabilities [2] - The global market share of Chinese game manufacturers is expected to increase from the current level of approximately 15% [2] Group 2: AI Impact - AI is seen as a transformative force, reducing production and labor costs while enhancing efficiency and revenue potential, particularly in gaming and advertising sectors [2] - The total addressable market (TAM) for AI-generated film tools is projected to expand tenfold by 2028 [2] Group 3: Investment Recommendations - Goldman Sachs identifies key buy stocks including Tencent, NetEase, Kuaishou, Bilibili, and Tencent Music, with Tencent's core business expected to maintain low to mid-double-digit growth annually [2] - The firm maintains a "buy" rating on Tencent, lowering the target price from HKD 770 to HKD 752 [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that the Chinese gaming and entertainment sector is expected to experience significant stock price increases, with mid to large-cap stocks rising by 50% to 80% by 2025, compared to a 26% increase in the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index [1] - The report attributes the anticipated price increase to a combination of valuation expansion and earnings per share growth, with a strong performance expected to continue into early 2026, where some stocks may rise by 30% compared to a 3-5% increase in related indices [1] - The report emphasizes that the future risk-reward profile remains attractive, leaning towards "alpha" driven opportunities, particularly favoring companies with new growth potential, such as those leveraging AI applications and accelerating overseas expansion [1] Group 2 - Chinese gaming publishers and content platforms, represented by Tencent Holdings and NetEase, are accelerating their overseas expansion, leveraging their capital, talent, and technological capabilities to increase their global market share from the current level of approximately 15% [2] - AI applications are seen as a disruptive force, reducing production and labor costs while enhancing efficiency and revenue potential, particularly in the gaming and advertising sectors, with expectations of a tenfold expansion in the total addressable market for AI-generated video tools by 2028 [2] - Core buy recommendations include Tencent, NetEase, Kuaishou, Bilibili, and Tencent Music, with Tencent's core business (gaming and advertising) projected to maintain low to mid-double-digit growth annually, supported by evergreen games and its advertising ecosystem [2]