MEITUAN(03690) 格隆汇·2025-05-28 18:34Core Insights - The company reported 1Q25 revenue of 86.6 billion yuan, an 18% year-on-year increase, exceeding expectations by 1.4% [1] - Adjusted net profit for 1Q25 was 10.95 billion yuan, surpassing expectations by 21%, driven by better-than-expected core local business operating profit and lower-than-expected losses from undistributed projects [1] - The adjusted net profit margin stood at 12.6% [1] Revenue Growth Trends - In 1Q25, core local business revenue grew 18% to 64.3 billion yuan, with takeaway orders expected to maintain a growth rate of nearly 10% and revenue increasing by 14% [1] - For 2Q25, takeaway order volume is projected to continue the same year-on-year growth rate, but revenue is expected to increase by only 5% due to subsidy impacts [1] - Instant retail segment saw a 32% growth in order volume in 1Q25, with expectations of maintaining this growth rate in 2Q25 following the launch of the "Meituan Flash Purchase" brand [1] - The in-store hotel and travel segment's gross transaction value (GTV) grew 30% in 1Q25, with a forecasted 28% growth in 2Q25 [1] Operating Profit Margin (OPM) Insights - Core local business operating profit increased by 39% to 13.49 billion yuan in 1Q25, exceeding expectations by 10%, with OPM rising from 17.8% to 21% [2] - However, 2Q25 operating profit margin for takeaway is expected to decline due to intensified industry competition and increased subsidy investments [2] - The in-store hotel and travel business's OPM is anticipated to slightly decrease in 2Q25 due to factors such as expansion into lower-tier cities and seasonal variations [2] New Business Developments - New business revenue grew 19% to 22.2 billion yuan in 1Q25, with operating losses narrowing to 2.27 billion yuan, better than expectations [3] - For 2Q25, new business revenue is projected to increase by 21% to 26.1 billion yuan, with expected operating losses rising to 2.6 billion yuan due to overseas investment [3] - The company plans to expand into more cities in Saudi Arabia and potentially enter the Brazilian market later in the year [3] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company has lowered its adjusted net profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 by 13% and 5% to 40.9 billion yuan and 54.1 billion yuan, respectively, due to increased subsidy pressures and overseas investments [3] - Despite these adjustments, the company maintains an outperform rating and a target price of 177 HKD, corresponding to 25/26 adjusted P/E ratios of 25/18 times [3] - Current stock price trades at 25/26 adjusted P/E ratios of 18/14 times [3]