Core Viewpoint - Huazhu Group reported a slight increase in revenue and significant growth in net profit for Q1 2025, despite facing challenges in same-store performance and domestic operating data [1][2]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Huazhu Group achieved revenue of 5.4 billion yuan, a year-over-year increase of 2.2% - Operating profit reached 1.08 billion yuan, up 7.9% year-over-year - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 890 million yuan, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 35.7% [1]. Same-Store Performance - Overall RevPAR decreased by 3.9% year-over-year, with ADR down 2.6% and OCC down 1.0 percentage points - Same-store RevPAR declined by 8.3%, with economy hotels down 9.1% and mid-scale and above hotels down 7.9% - Same-store ADR fell by 5.3%, with economy hotels down 5.7% and mid-scale and above hotels down 5.3% - Same-store OCC decreased by 2.5 percentage points, with economy hotels down 2.9 percentage points and mid-scale and above hotels down 2.1 percentage points [1]. Expansion and Brand Upgrade - As of March 31, 2025, Huazhu had 11,564 operating stores, an increase of 539 stores quarter-over-quarter - The proportion of upgraded brands is increasing, with 40% of Hanting hotels at 3.5 stars and above, 78% of Quanjing hotels at 4.0 stars and above, and 70% of Juzi hotels at 2.0 stars and above [2]. Membership and Direct Sales - The total number of members reached 277 million, with a CRS direct sales rate of 65.1%, an increase of 5.4 percentage points year-over-year [2]. Earnings Guidance - For Q2 2025, revenue is expected to grow by 1%-5% year-over-year, with domestic revenue projected to increase by 3%-7% and franchise business revenue expected to rise by 18%-22% [2]. Profit Forecast - The company forecasts net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.7 billion yuan, 4.33 billion yuan, and 5.01 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, representing year-over-year growth of 21.4%, 17.0%, and 15.7% [2].
华住集团(01179.HK)：门店规模持续扩张 品牌升级同步推进