启明星辰(002439) - 2024 Q2 - 季度业绩预告

Financial Performance - The expected net profit for the first half of 2024 is projected to be between -208 million to -168 million CNY, compared to a net profit of 184.84 million CNY in the same period last year[2]. - Operating revenue is expected to grow by 0.14% to 6.71%, with a forecasted range of 1,523.8 million to 1,623.8 million CNY, compared to 1,521.68 million CNY in the previous year[2]. - The decline in net profit is primarily due to a decrease in investment income and fair value changes, with a reduction of approximately 344 million CNY (after tax) compared to the same period last year[4]. - The company aims for a full-year revenue growth target of over 20% and a net profit growth target of over 22% (excluding non-recurring gains and losses) for the second half of 2024[7]. Business Operations - The gross profit margin has improved by 11 to 16 percentage points compared to the previous quarter, indicating significant resilience in the main business operations[4]. - The company has achieved rapid growth in new orders during the reporting period, reflecting a strong demand for its services[4]. - The company has launched 16 cloud security products on the mobile cloud mall, with the cloud security business experiencing rapid growth[5]. - The company continues to deepen its engagement with key government and enterprise clients while expanding its efforts towards CHBN clients[5]. Research and Development - The company has received over 100 million CNY in collaborative R&D funding from China Mobile, focusing on areas such as data security and cloud security[5]. - The company is actively exploring the family and personal security market, introducing security management applications for cloud computers and researching mobile security solutions for ordinary users[6].