Zhejiang Dahua Technology (002236) 长城证券·2024-11-04 08:46Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. (002236.SZ) with an expected stock price increase of over 15% relative to the industry index in the next six months [10]. Core Views - The company reported a slight revenue growth of 0.77% year-on-year for the first three quarters of 2023, with total revenue reaching 22.45 billion yuan. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 1.74% year-on-year to 2.545 billion yuan [1]. - The gross margin for the first three quarters was 40.81%, showing a slight decline of 0.46% year-on-year. The company’s strategic investments in AI and public cloud services are expected to support future growth [2][3]. - The collaboration with China Mobile has shown steady progress, with joint efforts in standard product integration and AI technology cooperation [3]. Financial Summary - Revenue is projected to grow from 32.22 billion yuan in 2023 to 48.49 billion yuan by 2026, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 17.3% [1]. - Net profit is expected to increase from 7.362 billion yuan in 2023 to 5.450 billion yuan in 2026, with a notable fluctuation in growth rates [1]. - The report highlights an expected EPS of 1.21 yuan in 2024, increasing to 1.66 yuan by 2026, with corresponding P/E ratios decreasing from 13.8 to 10.1 over the same period [1][3].