TENCENT(HK:00700) Ge Long Hui·2025-08-14 04:33Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that Tencent's Q2 revenue and adjusted earnings per share grew by 15% and 13% year-on-year, respectively, aligning with market expectations [1] - The company anticipates continued strong growth in its gaming business, driven by titles such as "Delta Force" and "Clash Royale," which are expected to sustain double-digit growth in gaming revenue for the second half of the year [1] - The recently launched mobile game "Valorant" is expected to act as a short-term catalyst for revenue growth [1] Group 2 - Marketing services revenue increased by 20% in Q2, attributed to higher click-through rates and increased impressions from WeChat and video accounts, with projections of maintaining a 20% growth rate from 2025 to 2027 [1] - Based on the favorable outlook for gaming growth, the company has revised its revenue and earnings per share forecasts for 2025 to 2027 upwards by 1% to 5% and 3% to 6%, respectively [1] - The target price for Tencent has been raised from HKD 670 to HKD 750, with a reiterated "buy" rating [1]