Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-20 08:48Core Viewpoint - Macquarie's report indicates that Lenovo Group (00992) achieved strong operating profits in its IDG and SSG segments for the first fiscal quarter, exceeding expectations. The buy rating is maintained with a target price set at HKD 13.10 [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - The first fiscal quarter's revenue grew by 22% year-on-year, surpassing Macquarie's expectations by 6% and market consensus by 8% [1]. - Intelligent Devices Group (IDG) revenue increased by 18% year-on-year, exceeding Macquarie's expectations and market consensus by 6% each. This growth was driven by strong market share gains in key regions and an increase in average selling price (ASP) [1]. - The Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) saw a revenue increase of 36% year-on-year, surpassing Macquarie's expectations by 5% and market consensus by 11%. This growth was attributed to ongoing collaborations with cloud service providers (CSPs) and significant growth in AI server revenue [1][2]. Group 2: Segment Insights - Solutions and Services Group (SSG) revenue grew by 20% year-on-year, exceeding Macquarie's expectations by 9% and market consensus by 7%. The operating profit margin (OPM) improved by 1.2 percentage points, driven by major client contracts and a higher adoption rate of the "capital expenditure to operational expenditure" model [2]. - The company anticipates that the PC replacement cycle and AI upgrades will enhance product mix, while service revenue is expected to grow steadily at around 10%, potentially leading to above-average operating profit margins [2]. - The report projects an increase in non-Hong Kong financial reporting net profit expectations for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028 by 8%, 12%, and 13% respectively, primarily due to revenue growth in IDG and ISG [2].