XD INC(HK:02400) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-09-01 01:28Core Viewpoint - The report from CICC maintains the forecast for Xindong Company (02400) with a net profit of 1.65 billion and 1.95 billion yuan for 2025 and 2026 respectively, with a target price increase of 14% to 93.7 HKD, indicating an upside potential of 16% based on the company's monetization capabilities and future layout [1]. Group 1: Financial Performance - The company's 1H25 revenue increased by 39% to 3.08 billion yuan, with profit rising by 223.5% to 811 million yuan, and net profit up by 268% to 755 million yuan, aligning with CICC's expectations [2]. - Game revenue for 1H25 also grew by 39% to 2.07 billion yuan, driven by strong performances from titles such as "Ragnarok M: Beginner's Server" and "Xindong Town" [2]. Group 2: Game Development and Future Prospects - The company is focusing on existing games with anticipated commercialization acceleration for "Xindong Town" and the overseas launch of "Ragnarok M: Beginner's Server" in the second half of 2025 [2]. - New game launches to watch include "Yise" on September 25 and "Ragnarok RO: Guardian of Eternal Love" testing at the end of the year with plans for 2026 [2]. Group 3: TapTap Platform Insights - The scarcity of the TapTap platform is highlighted, with ongoing efforts to enhance monetization potential through the PC version and mini-games, which are expected to contribute to future growth [3][5]. - The company reported a 38% increase in Tap revenue to 1.01 billion yuan, driven by an upgraded advertising system that improves ad effectiveness [4]. Group 4: Strategic Developments - The launch of TapTap PC version and mini-games in April and July respectively is expected to enhance multi-platform collaboration and attract more advertising budget increments [5]. - The TapADN platform, aimed at game developers for monetization and user growth solutions, is in its early development stage with a potential market size in the tens of billions [5].