TENCENT-腾讯控股：Inline 2Q24 results; games business to drive revenue growth acceleration in 2H24E

Investment Rating - The report maintains a BUY rating for Tencent with a target price of HK $480.0, derived from a sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) valuation approach [1][22]. Core Insights - Tencent's total revenue for 2Q24 grew by 8% YoY to RMB161.1 billion, aligning with estimates, while non-IFRS net income surged by 53% YoY to RMB57.3 billion, exceeding expectations [1]. - The gaming segment showed a solid recovery, with revenue increasing by 9% YoY to RMB48.5 billion, driven by successful game launches and recovery of flagship titles [1][17]. - Online advertising revenue grew by 19% YoY to RMB29.9 billion, supported by strong performance in Video Accounts and long-form video [1]. - The fintech and business services segment experienced slower growth, with revenue up by 4% YoY to RMB50.4 billion, reflecting challenges in consumer loan revenue [1][11]. - Gross profit margin (GPM) improved by 5.8 percentage points YoY to 53.5%, driven by high-margin revenue streams [1]. Revenue and Profit Forecasts - Revenue is projected to reach RMB658.2 billion in FY24E, with adjusted net profit expected at RMB214.6 billion, reflecting a CAGR of 18% from FY24 to FY26 [18][20]. - The adjusted EPS for FY24E is forecasted at RMB22.16, with a P/E ratio of 19.7x [18][20]. Business Segment Valuation - The valuation for the online games segment is estimated at HK$ 190.6 per share, while the social network services (SNS) business is valued at HK $30.0 per share [5][7]. - The fintech business is valued at HK$ 79.7 per share, reflecting Tencent's strong position in China's digital payment market [6][7]. - The advertising business is valued at HK$83.5 per share, based on a premium P/E ratio due to resilient ad revenue growth [22]. Financial Summary - Tencent's total assets are projected to grow from RMB1,635.9 billion in 2024E to RMB2,085.6 billion by 2026E, indicating strong financial health [13][30]. - The company is expected to maintain a robust cash position, with cash and equivalents projected at RMB152.4 billion in 2024E [13].