Ge Long Hui·2025-12-03 05:49Core Insights - Meituan's Q3 2025 revenue reached 95.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.0%, but adjusted net profit was a loss of 16.009 billion yuan, falling short of Bloomberg consensus expectations [1] - The core local business turned from profit to loss due to intensified competition, while new business losses improved [1] Local Business Performance - Q3 revenue for the core local business was 67.4 billion yuan, down 3% year-on-year, with an operating loss of 14.1 billion yuan, resulting in an operating loss margin of 20.9%, which was lower than market expectations due to ongoing competition in the food delivery sector [1][2] - The company increased delivery subsidies and user incentives to combat competition, leading to significant losses in the food delivery business, but it maintained market share and user engagement [2] - Daily active users and monthly transaction users for restaurant delivery reached historical highs, with a steady growth in core user base and an increase in high-frequency users [2] New Business Developments - Q3 revenue for new businesses was 28 billion yuan, up 16% year-on-year, with an operating loss of 1.3 billion yuan, and the operating loss margin improved by 2.5 percentage points to 4.6%, better than market expectations [1][3] - The company is expanding its grocery retail business, including Xiaoxiang Supermarket and Keta, which are showing strong growth and improving operational efficiency [3] - Keta has accelerated its global expansion, achieving profitability in the Hong Kong market and steady market share growth in Saudi Arabia, with plans to enter Kuwait, UAE, and Brazil [3] Future Outlook - The company anticipates that Q4 losses will marginally improve compared to Q3, although competitive strategies from rivals need to be monitored [2] - The upgraded membership system is expected to enhance user engagement and transaction frequency, supporting growth across various business areas [2] - Profit forecasts for 2025-2027 have been adjusted downward due to the impact of food delivery competition, with expected adjusted profits of -14.2 billion, 1.2 billion, and 24.6 billion yuan respectively [3]