Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company achieved a net operating revenue of 13.8 billion yuan in Q1 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 16%, in line with Bloomberg consensus expectations. The adjusted EBITDA was 4.2 billion yuan, with an EBITDA margin of 30%. The Non-GAAP net profit was 4.2 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 3%, which is better than Bloomberg consensus expectations [7] - The international business continues to grow significantly, with outbound travel maintaining stable growth. The cross-border flight capacity has recovered to 83% of pre-pandemic levels, and hotel and flight bookings for outbound travel have exceeded 120% of the same period in 2019, outperforming the market by 30%-40% [7] - Domestic tourism demand remains strong, with inbound tourism also experiencing robust growth. In Q1, the number of inbound travelers increased by 40% year-on-year, with 75% coming from visa-free regions. The company's platform saw a nearly 100% year-on-year increase in inbound bookings, with hotel bookings in major visa-free countries in the Asia-Pacific region surging over 240% [7] - The company continues to focus on enhancing its international business through better product experiences and customer service, with a sales expense ratio of approximately 21% in Q1, which is better than expected [7] - The profit forecast for 2025-2027 has been adjusted, with the adjusted net profit for 2025, 2026, and 2027 projected at 17.6 billion, 19.7 billion, and 22 billion yuan respectively, corresponding to P/E ratios of 18, 16, and 15 times [7] Financial Summary - Total revenue for 2023 is projected at 44.51 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 122.12%. For 2024, revenue is expected to reach 53.29 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 19.73% [1] - The company's net profit attributable to shareholders for 2023 is estimated at 9.92 billion yuan, with a staggering year-on-year growth of 606.91%. The forecast for 2024 is 17.07 billion yuan, indicating a growth of 72.08% [1] - The latest diluted EPS for 2023 is projected at 13.90 yuan per share, with a P/E ratio of 32.27 times [1]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company achieved a net operating revenue of 13.8 billion yuan in Q1 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 16%, in line with Bloomberg consensus expectations. The adjusted EBITDA was 4.2 billion yuan, with an EBITDA margin of 30%. The Non-GAAP net profit was 4.2 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 3%, which is better than Bloomberg consensus expectations [7] - The international business continues to grow significantly, with outbound travel maintaining stable growth. The cross-border flight capacity has recovered to 83% of pre-pandemic levels, and hotel and flight bookings for outbound travel have exceeded 120% of the same period in 2019, outperforming the market by 30%-40% [7] - Domestic tourism demand remains strong, with inbound tourism also experiencing robust growth. In Q1, the number of inbound travelers increased by 40% year-on-year, with 75% coming from visa-free regions. The company's platform saw a nearly 100% year-on-year increase in inbound bookings, with hotel bookings in major visa-free countries in the Asia-Pacific region surging over 240% [7] - The company continues to focus on enhancing its international business through better product experiences and customer service, with a sales expense ratio of approximately 21% in Q1, which is better than expected [7] - The profit forecast for 2025-2027 has been adjusted, with the adjusted net profit for 2025, 2026, and 2027 projected at 17.6 billion, 19.7 billion, and 22 billion yuan respectively, corresponding to P/E ratios of 18, 16, and 15 times [7] Financial Summary - Total revenue for 2023 is projected at 44.51 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 122.12%. For 2024, revenue is expected to reach 53.29 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 19.73% [1] - The company's net profit attributable to shareholders for 2023 is estimated at 9.92 billion yuan, with a staggering year-on-year growth of 606.91%. The forecast for 2024 is 17.07 billion yuan, indicating a growth of 72.08% [1] - The latest diluted EPS for 2023 is projected at 13.90 yuan, with a P/E ratio of 32.27 times [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights various developments in the overseas expansion of Chinese companies, showcasing their growth strategies, market entries, and financial performances in international markets. Group 1: Company Developments - Meituan's Keemart has officially launched operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a focus on hiring local talent for its grocery retail business [8] - Bawang Tea plans to expand internationally by opening over 110 new stores by 2025, with a total goal of 1,000+ stores in mainland China and 1,500 globally [8] - Ningde Times has successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with its stock price rising by 16.43% on the first day, raising funds primarily for its Hungarian base [9] - Miniso reported Q1 overseas revenue of 1.59 billion yuan, a 30% year-on-year increase, with a total of 3,213 overseas stores [10] - BYD's electric vehicle sales in Europe surpassed Tesla for the first time in April, with a 169% year-on-year increase in registrations [10] Group 2: Market Trends and Opportunities - The EU and Japan are planning to impose taxes on small packages, which could impact cross-border e-commerce, particularly from China [16] - The EU's battery law implementation has been postponed, providing a buffer for Chinese battery exporters to the EU [17] - The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 negotiations have been completed, aiming to enhance economic integration and cooperation [16] Group 3: Financing and Investments - Airwallex completed a $300 million Series F funding round, with a post-money valuation of $6.2 billion, indicating strong investor confidence in its global fintech capabilities [4] - 52TOYS has submitted its IPO application in Hong Kong, with significant growth in overseas revenue projected [12] - Square and other investors participated in a funding round for Sailglobal, a global HR management platform, indicating a growing interest in HR tech solutions [21][22]

Core Viewpoint - Trip.com Group reported strong financial performance in Q1 2025, with revenue growth and positive operating profit margins, indicating a robust recovery in the travel sector [1][4]. Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenue reached Rmb13.9 billion, representing a 16% year-over-year increase [1]. - Non-GAAP operating profit was Rmb4 billion, with a non-GAAP operating profit margin of 29% [1]. - The company maintains its non-GAAP EPS forecasts of Rmb27.7 for 2025, Rmb29.7 for 2026, and Rmb30 for 2027 [1]. Business Segment Performance - Accommodation reservation revenue increased by 23% year-over-year [2]. - Transportation ticketing revenue grew by 8%, packaged tour revenue by 7%, corporate travel revenue by 12%, and other business revenue by 33% [2]. - Revenue breakdown by region: domestic (65% of total revenue, low teens growth), outbound (15%, 20% growth), and pure overseas (20%, 30%+ growth) [2]. Brand Contribution and Outlook - The Trip.com brand contributed 13% of total revenue, with over 50% year-over-year growth [3]. - For Q2 2025, revenue is expected to grow by 14% year-over-year, with domestic business in low teens, outbound travel up by 15%, and Trip.com brand growth exceeding 50% [3]. - The recovery rate of outbound travel compared to 2019 is projected to rise from 50% in Q1 2025 to 60% [3]. Market Position and Rating - The company is positioned as a leader in China's online travel industry, with potential for market share gains internationally [4]. - The target price is maintained at HK$590, indicating a 22% upside, with a Buy rating sustained [4].

Core Viewpoint - The company reported strong Q1 2025 performance with revenue and profit exceeding Bloomberg consensus expectations, driven by favorable policies and recovery in overseas travel demand [1][2] Financial Performance - Overall Q1 revenue reached 13.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16%, slightly above Bloomberg consensus by 0.22% [1] - Operating profit was 3.6 billion yuan with a margin of 26%, exceeding Bloomberg consensus by 7.34% [1] - Adjusted net profit was 4.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3%, surpassing Bloomberg consensus by 8.99% [1] Business Segment Analysis - Accommodation booking revenue was 5.5 billion yuan, up 23% year-on-year, exceeding Bloomberg consensus by 1.39% [1] - Transportation ticketing revenue was 5.4 billion yuan, an 8% year-on-year increase, slightly above Bloomberg consensus by 0.20% [1] - Travel vacation revenue was 0.9 billion yuan, a 7% year-on-year increase, below Bloomberg consensus by 5.90% [1] - Business travel management revenue was 0.6 billion yuan, up 12% year-on-year, exceeding Bloomberg consensus by 4.36% [1] - Other business revenue was 1.4 billion yuan, a 33% year-on-year increase, slightly below Bloomberg consensus by 0.96% [1] Growth Drivers - Overseas business saw a 60% year-on-year increase in OTA platform bookings, with inbound tourism bookings more than doubling, driven by strategic investments and favorable visa policies [1] - In Q1, inbound tourist numbers surged by 40.2%, with 75% of visitors from visa-free countries, particularly from South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, with hotel orders increasing by over 240% [1] - The introduction of a 240-hour visa-free transit policy in December 2024 will expand the list of eligible countries to 54 and open 60 entry and exit points [1] Outbound Business - Outbound hotel and flight bookings have surpassed 120% of the same period in 2019, benefiting from the orderly recovery of capacity [2] - Cross-border flight capacity has recovered to 83%-84% of 2019 levels, with predictions to reach 90% by the end of the year [2] Market Outlook - Hotel ADR (Average Daily Rate) saw a high single-digit decline in Q1, but the decline has narrowed in Q2, with low single-digit decreases during the May Day holiday [2] - With increasing travel demand and normalization of supply, hotel prices are expected to stabilize [2] Investment Projections - Revenue projections for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 61.4 billion, 68.5 billion, and 76.5 billion yuan, reflecting year-on-year growth of 15%, 12%, and 12% respectively [2] - Adjusted net profit projections for the same years are 18.7 billion, 21.8 billion, and 24.7 billion yuan, with year-on-year growth of 3%, 16%, and 14% respectively [2] - The company maintains a "buy" rating based on these projections [2]

Core Viewpoint - Ctrip (TCOM) shows strong financial performance with significant revenue and profit growth, indicating a robust recovery in the travel sector post-pandemic [1] Financial Performance - As of December 31, 2024, Ctrip's total revenue is projected to be 53.294 billion RMB, representing a year-on-year growth of 19.73% [1] - The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to reach 17.067 billion RMB, reflecting a substantial year-on-year increase of 72.08% [1] Business Overview - Ctrip is a leading one-stop travel platform globally, offering a comprehensive range of travel products and services, catering to both Asian tourists and an increasing number of international travelers [1] - The company operates under several brands, including Ctrip, Qunar, Trip.com, and Skyscanner, and aims to provide high-quality travel booking experiences [1] Service Offerings - Ctrip's accommodation services include over 1.7 million options, covering hotels, motels, resorts, apartments, and other properties globally [2] - The flight booking service offers tickets from over 600 airlines, covering more than 3,400 airports across 220+ countries and regions [2] User Engagement and Accessibility - Ctrip provides travel product bookings through Trip.com and Skyscanner for non-mainland Chinese users, with services available in 24 languages and 35 local currencies [3] - The company offers a mobile app, various online channels, multilingual websites, physical stores, and customer service centers to enhance user experience [3] - As of December 31, 2023, Ctrip employs 36,249 staff members [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The company's Q1 2025 performance exceeded expectations, with total revenue of 13.8 billion (up 16% year-on-year), operating profit of 3.6 billion (margin of 26%), and adjusted net profit of 4.2 billion (up 3% year-on-year) [4][7] - The international business continues to show strong growth, driven by favorable visa-free policies, with overseas OTA platform bookings up 60% year-on-year and inbound tourism bookings more than doubling [4][5] - The company expects revenue for 2025, 2026, and 2027 to be 61.4 billion, 68.5 billion, and 76.5 billion respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 15%, 12%, and 12% [7] Financial Performance Summary - Q1 2025 revenue breakdown: accommodation booking revenue of 5.5 billion (up 23% year-on-year), transportation ticketing revenue of 5.4 billion (up 8% year-on-year), and other business revenue of 1.4 billion (up 33% year-on-year) [4] - The company anticipates adjusted net profits of 18.7 billion, 21.8 billion, and 24.7 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 3%, 16%, and 14% [7][10] - The total market capitalization is 34.79 billion HKD [9]

Investment Rating - Investment Rating: Buy (Maintained) [1] Core Insights - The company reported Q1 2025 earnings with total revenue of 13.8 billion (up 16% YoY), operating profit of 3.6 billion (margin of 26%), and adjusted net profit of 4.2 billion (up 3% YoY), all exceeding Bloomberg consensus estimates [4][7] - The international business continues to show strong growth, with overseas OTA platform bookings up 60% YoY and inbound tourism bookings more than doubling, driven by strategic investments and favorable visa policies [4][5] - The company expects revenues of 61.4 billion, 68.5 billion, and 76.5 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with adjusted net profits of 18.7 billion, 21.8 billion, and 24.7 billion for the same years [7][10] Summary by Sections Q1 2025 Performance - Overall revenue reached 13.8 billion (YoY +16%), slightly above consensus estimates by 0.22% - Operating profit was 3.6 billion (margin of 26%), exceeding consensus by 7.34% - Adjusted net profit was 4.2 billion (YoY +3%), surpassing consensus by 8.99% [4] Business Segment Performance - Accommodation booking revenue was 5.5 billion (YoY +23%), above consensus by 1.39% - Transportation ticketing revenue was 5.4 billion (YoY +8%), slightly above consensus by 0.20% - Vacation business revenue was 0.9 billion (YoY +7%), below consensus by 5.90% - Business travel management revenue was 0.6 billion (YoY +12%), above consensus by 4.36% - Other business revenue was 1.4 billion (YoY +33%), slightly below consensus by 0.96% [4] International Business Growth - The overseas OTA platform's booking volume increased by 60% YoY, with inbound tourism bookings more than doubling, largely due to strategic positioning and visa policy benefits - Inbound tourist numbers surged by 40.2% YoY, with 75% of visitors from visa-free countries, particularly from South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, where hotel orders increased by over 240% [4][5] Future Revenue and Profit Projections - Expected revenues for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 61.4 billion, 68.5 billion, and 76.5 billion respectively, with YoY growth rates of +15%, +12%, and +12% - Adjusted net profit projections for the same years are 18.7 billion, 21.8 billion, and 24.7 billion, with YoY growth rates of +3%, +16%, and +14% [7][10]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses Ctrip's performance in the first quarter of 2025, highlighting the challenges in the domestic travel market while emphasizing the growth potential in international markets and the strategic importance of AI in the company's future plans [2][5][9]. Group 1: Financial Performance - Ctrip's overall operating revenue for Q1 2025 was 13.85 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16.18%, while net profit attributable to Ctrip's shareholders was 4.277 billion yuan, slightly down by 0.81% [6]. - The accommodation booking business saw a revenue increase of 23% year-on-year, serving as the main driver for revenue growth, while ticketing business revenue growth slowed to 8.4% [6]. Group 2: Domestic Market Challenges - The domestic travel industry remains under pressure, with Huazhu Group reporting a RevPAR of 208 yuan per night, down 4% year-on-year, marking a new low since the pandemic recovery began in 2023 [7]. - The average ticket price for economy class during the peak "Eleventh" holiday last year was 845 yuan, a decrease of 15.1% compared to the same period last year [7]. Group 3: International Market Growth - Ctrip's high growth in accommodation bookings is primarily driven by international business, with inbound tourism bookings increasing by over 100% year-on-year, and hotel bookings from major visa-free countries in the Asia-Pacific region surging by 240% [7]. - Ctrip's overseas business, Trip, is expected to see its revenue share increase from around 10% last year to 18% by 2025, with potential long-term growth reaching 25% to 33% [8]. Group 4: AI Strategy - Ctrip's management has identified AI as a core component of its long-term strategy, with the AI assistant "Trip Genie" increasing average user session duration by approximately 50% [10]. - The AI chatbot and self-service tools handled over 80% of inquiries, saving the company over 10,000 hours of customer service work daily, equivalent to freeing up over 1,000 customer service personnel [10]. Group 5: AI Challenges - Despite the potential of AI, the actual implementation may face challenges, particularly in addressing core pain points in travel planning [11]. - Ctrip has launched the "Ctrip Ask" model for travel planning, but its practical application remains limited [11]. - The company has made executive adjustments to enhance its AI strategy, appointing a Chief Product Officer and a Chief Scientist to lead AI-related product strategies [12].

Group 1: Industry Overview - The Chinese OTA industry is experiencing continuous growth driven by market expansion in lower-tier cities, an increasing number of senior travelers, the enthusiasm of Generation Z, and the recovery of inbound and outbound tourism [3][4]. - The market size of the OTA industry is rapidly increasing as platforms diversify their services beyond transportation and hotel bookings to include dining, car rentals, and group tours [4][5]. - The competitive landscape is dominated by major players such as Ctrip, Meituan, and Tongcheng, with Ctrip and Qunar holding over 50% market share as of 2021 [5]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The tourism market still has growth potential post-pandemic, with significant contributions expected from low-tier market consumers and the aging population willing to spend on quality travel experiences [3]. - Despite pressure on travel prices due to increased flight and hotel availability, it is anticipated that price declines will stabilize by 2025, aided by structural changes in the travel demographic [3][4]. - The OTA platforms are becoming integral to consumers' daily lives, enhancing their service offerings to align with evolving consumer trends [4]. Group 3: Financial Performance - The OTA industry is projected to see a steady increase in total sales revenue and profitability from 2019 to 2024, reflecting a recovery trajectory following the pandemic [9][10]. - The market's economic indicators suggest a robust growth outlook, with significant improvements in operational efficiency and financial health anticipated in the coming years [10][11]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The "14th Five-Year Plan" is expected to identify new growth points for the OTA industry, with a focus on technological advancements and market expansion strategies [15][17]. - The industry is poised for further diversification and innovation, with an emphasis on enhancing customer experience and operational capabilities [12][16].