Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Tencent Holdings [6] Core Insights - Tencent Holdings reported Q3 2025 revenue of 192.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.4%, exceeding Bloomberg consensus expectations by 2.15% [1] - Non-IFRS operating profit reached 72.6 billion yuan, surpassing consensus by 0.58%, with an operating margin of 37.6% [1] - Non-IFRS net profit was 70.6 billion yuan, exceeding expectations by 6.84%, with a net profit margin of 36.6%, up 0.8 percentage points year-on-year [1] Summary by Sections Gaming - Q3 2025 gaming revenue was 63.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 22.8%, exceeding consensus by 5.21% [2] - Domestic gaming revenue was 42.8 billion yuan, up 14.7% year-on-year, surpassing expectations by 1.26% [2] - Overseas gaming revenue reached 20.8 billion yuan, a significant year-on-year increase of 43.4%, exceeding expectations by 14.8% [2] Advertising and Enterprise Services - Marketing services revenue for Q3 2025 was 36.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.8%, exceeding consensus by 1.81% [2] - Financial technology and enterprise services revenue was 58.2 billion yuan, up 9.6% year-on-year, slightly exceeding expectations by 0.07% [2] Capital Expenditure and AI Strategy - Capital expenditure for Q3 2025 was 13 billion yuan, down 24% year-on-year, below expectations by 43.9% [3] - The company is increasing AI R&D investment, with Q3 2025 R&D expenses reaching a historical high [3] - The report highlights a clear long-term AI strategy, focusing on the integration of AI agents with the social ecosystem [3] Profit Forecast, Valuation, and Rating - The report raises the Non-IFRS net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 to 265.8 billion, 298.4 billion, and 335.1 billion yuan, respectively, reflecting increases of 4.0%, 3.5%, and 4.0% from previous estimates [3] - The target price is raised to 741 HKD, with a current price of 656 HKD, indicating a favorable valuation [3]

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Core Viewpoint - Daiwa's report indicates that Tencent Holdings (00700) demonstrated robust performance in Q3, with revenue exceeding market expectations by 2% due to better-than-expected gaming and advertising revenues [1] Revenue Performance - Marketing services revenue grew by 21% year-on-year, driven by AI advertising targeting technology that enhanced eCPM and increased traffic [1] - Domestic gaming revenue increased by 15% year-on-year despite high base challenges from the previous year, while international gaming revenue surged by 43%, attributed to one-time income from the acquisition of Supercell and contributions from newly acquired studios [1] Earnings Forecast - Daiwa has adjusted its earnings per share forecast for 2026-27 down by 2% due to increased R&D costs, while maintaining a "Buy" rating with a target price of HKD 750 [1] Capital Expenditure Insights - Management indicated that due to chip supply constraints, the annual capital expenditure for AI infrastructure will be lower than previously guided, with the original guidance suggesting it would account for a low single-digit percentage of revenue [1] - The actual proportion is expected to reach 10% of the annual revenue forecast, although management believes GPU resources are sufficient for internal model training needs [1] Cloud Business Growth - Despite management's confidence in GPU resources, Daiwa believes that chip supply limitations are hindering faster growth in the cloud business [1]

Core Viewpoint - Daiwa's report indicates that Tencent Holdings (00700) demonstrated robust performance in Q3, with revenue exceeding market expectations by 2% due to better-than-expected gaming and advertising revenues [1] Revenue Performance - Marketing services revenue grew by 21% year-on-year, driven by AI advertising targeting technology that enhanced eCPM and increased traffic [1] - Domestic gaming revenue increased by 15% year-on-year despite high base challenges from the previous year, while international gaming revenue surged by 43%, attributed to one-time revenue from the acquisition of Supercell and contributions from newly acquired studios [1] Earnings Forecast - Daiwa has adjusted its earnings per share forecast for 2026-27 down by 2% due to increased R&D costs, while maintaining a "Buy" rating with a target price of HKD 750 [1] Capital Expenditure Insights - Management indicated that due to chip supply constraints, the annual capital expenditure for AI infrastructure will be lower than previously guided, with the actual expenditure expected to account for 10% of the annual revenue forecast [1] - Although management believes GPU resources are sufficient for internal model training needs, Daiwa suggests that chip supply limitations are hindering faster growth in the cloud business [1]

Core Viewpoint - 招银国际 has raised the target price for Tencent Holdings (00700) by 7.8%, from HKD 705 to HKD 760, while maintaining a "Buy" rating [1] Financial Performance - Tencent's total revenue for Q3 2025 increased by 15% year-on-year to RMB 192.9 billion, exceeding institutional expectations by 2% and 招银国际's expectations by 4% [1] - The strong growth in gaming revenue, which rose by 23% year-on-year, significantly contributed to the overall revenue increase [1] - Non-IFRS operating profit also grew by 18% year-on-year to RMB 72.6 billion, aligning closely with consensus expectations and 招银国际's forecasts [1] Capital Expenditure and AI Development - Due to supply chain constraints, Tencent has lowered its capital expenditure guidance for 2025 but remains committed to accelerating AI applications in advertising, gaming, e-commerce, and WeChat smart agents [1] - 招银国际 is optimistic about Tencent's long-term development opportunities in the AI sector, supported by diverse application scenarios and a large user base [1] Revenue Forecast Adjustments - Considering the better-than-expected growth in gaming revenue, 招银国际 has revised its total revenue forecasts for 2025-2027 upwards by 3%-5% [1] - The valuation window has been rolled forward to 2026 [1]

Core Viewpoint - 招银国际 has raised the target price for Tencent Holdings (00700) by 7.8%, from HKD 705 to HKD 760, while maintaining a "Buy" rating [1] Financial Performance - Tencent's total revenue for Q3 2025 increased by 15% year-on-year to RMB 192.9 billion, exceeding institutional expectations by 2% and 招银国际's expectations by 4% [1] - The strong growth in gaming revenue contributed to this performance, with a year-on-year increase of 23% [1] - Non-IFRS operating profit rose by 18% year-on-year to RMB 72.6 billion, aligning closely with consensus expectations and 招银国际's forecasts [1] Capital Expenditure and AI Development - Due to supply chain constraints, the company has lowered its capital expenditure guidance for 2025 but remains committed to accelerating AI applications in advertising, gaming, e-commerce, and WeChat smart agents [1] - 招银国际 is optimistic about Tencent's long-term development opportunities in the AI sector, supported by diverse application scenarios and a large user base [1] Revenue Forecast Adjustments - Based on better-than-expected growth in gaming revenue, 招银国际 has increased its total revenue forecasts for 2025-2027 by 3%-5% [1] - The valuation window has been rolled forward to 2026 [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for Tencent Holdings [2][55]. Core Insights - The report highlights solid revenue and profit growth, driven by AI integration in advertising technology and the expansion of WeChat's AI capabilities [3][4]. - Tencent's revenue for Q3 FY25 reached 192.9 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 15.4%, with adjusted net profit rising by 18.0% to 70.6 billion RMB [8][46]. - The report adjusts revenue forecasts for FY25-27 to 752.9 billion, 841.8 billion, and 925.3 billion RMB respectively, reflecting a growth rate of 14.0%, 11.8%, and 9.9% [8][46]. Financial Summary - **Revenue Growth**: - FY25 Q3 revenue: 192.9 billion RMB (+15.4% YoY) - FY25 estimated revenue: 752.9 billion RMB (+14.0% YoY) [5][17]. - **Profitability**: - Adjusted net profit for FY25 Q3: 70.6 billion RMB (+18.0% YoY) - Adjusted net profit margin: 36.6% (+0.8 percentage points YoY) [5][17]. - **R&D Investment**: - R&D expenditure for FY25 Q3: 22.8 billion RMB (+27.6% YoY), representing 11.8% of revenue [14][24]. - **Capital Expenditure**: - Capital expenditure for FY25 Q3: 13.0 billion RMB (-24.0% YoY) [8][46]. Segment Performance - **Value-Added Services**: - Revenue: 95.9 billion RMB (+15.9% YoY), with domestic and overseas game revenues growing by 14.7% and 43.4% respectively [8][27]. - **Marketing Services**: - Revenue: 36.2 billion RMB (+20.8% YoY), benefiting from increased user engagement and AI-driven advertising targeting [8][29]. - **Financial Technology and Enterprise Services**: - Revenue: 58.2 billion RMB (+9.6% YoY), driven by growth in cloud services and WeChat store transactions [8][35]. Earnings Forecast and Investment Recommendations - The report projects adjusted net profits for FY25-27 to be 261.9 billion, 301.8 billion, and 338.3 billion RMB respectively, with growth rates of 17.6%, 15.2%, and 12.1% [8][46]. - A target price of 785 HKD is set for FY25, based on a 25x PE ratio [8][47].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Tencent with a target price of HKD 792.53, up from the previous HKD 759.47 [6][35]. Core Insights - Tencent's 3Q performance exceeded expectations with a revenue growth of 15.4%, driven by increases in value-added services, advertising, and fintech revenues, which grew by 16%, 21%, and 10% respectively [1][2]. - The adjusted net profit for 3Q increased by 18%, surpassing expectations by 7%, primarily due to higher earnings from associated companies [1][6]. - The report highlights the potential of Tencent's gaming segment, particularly with the upcoming release of "Delta Action" expected to generate over RMB 18 billion in revenue in 2026 [1][20]. Revenue and Profitability - 3Q revenue reached RMB 192.9 billion, with a year-over-year growth of 15.4%, exceeding the consensus estimate of RMB 188.9 billion [14]. - Gross profit for 3Q was RMB 108.8 billion, reflecting a gross margin of 56.4%, an improvement from the previous year [14]. - The adjusted operating profit margin for 3Q was 37.6%, indicating strong operational efficiency [14]. Gaming Segment Performance - The gaming revenue for 3Q grew by 15% domestically and 43% internationally, driven by titles such as "Honor of Kings" and "Delta Action" [2][20]. - The report anticipates that Tencent's gaming pipeline will peak in 2026, with significant titles set to launch, including "Rock Kingdom: World" and "Honor of Kings World" [2][28]. Advertising and AI Integration - Advertising revenue increased by 21% in 3Q, with AI-driven enhancements contributing to eCPM improvements [3][33]. - The introduction of the AIM+ system is expected to attract more small and medium advertisers, enhancing overall advertising performance [3][33]. Financial Technology Growth - The fintech segment reported a revenue growth of 10% in 3Q, with a gross margin of 50.2% [4][14]. - The WeChat mini-store's GMV is experiencing rapid growth, supported by a low overlap of public and private domain users, indicating potential for further user acquisition [4][12]. Future Outlook - Revenue forecasts for Tencent have been adjusted upward for 2025-2027, with expected revenues of RMB 755.3 billion, RMB 852.3 billion, and RMB 954 billion respectively [35][36]. - The adjusted net profit estimates for the same period are RMB 2,655 billion, RMB 3,012 billion, and RMB 3,443 billion, reflecting a strong growth trajectory driven by AI and gaming [35][36].

Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market experienced a decline on November 14, influenced by a drop in U.S. tech stocks and cooling interest rate cut expectations, with the Hang Seng Tech Index falling over 2% in the afternoon session [1] - Major tech stocks in Hong Kong faced widespread declines, while the innovative drug concept sector saw gains, and the lithium battery sector was among the biggest losers [1] - JD Group reported a third-quarter revenue of 299.1 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 14.9%, with new business revenue growing by 214% and service revenue up by 30.8%, reaching a historical high of 24.4% of total revenue [1] Group 2 - Tencent Holdings announced its third-quarter results on November 13, achieving a revenue of 192.87 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 15% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 5% [2] - The net profit for Tencent in the third quarter was 63.13 billion RMB, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 19% and a quarter-on-quarter growth of 13%, averaging a net profit of 700 million RMB per day [2] - Tencent's R&D expenditure reached a record high of 22.82 billion RMB in the third quarter, with cumulative R&D spending of 61.98 billion RMB for the nine months ending September 30, 2025 [2]