Investment Rating - Buy (Maintained) [7] Core Views - The company's Q3 2024 performance was largely in line with expectations, with revenue reaching RMB 6.442 billion, a YoY increase of 2.45%, within the guidance range of 2%-5% [2] - Domestic RevPAR declined due to a high base effect, with ADR having a greater impact, while overseas operational indicators remained stable [3] - The company continues to expand its hotel network and upgrade its products, raising its full-year store opening guidance to 2,400 stores (previously 2,200 stores) [4] - Operating costs and expenses increased YoY due to business expansion, but the company's performance remained largely in line with expectations [5] - The company emphasized its dividend and share repurchase plans to enhance shareholder returns, including a USD 1 billion share repurchase plan over five years [6] Financial Performance - Q3 2024 revenue: RMB 6.442 billion, up 2.45% YoY, with domestic revenue at RMB 5.162 billion (up 0.96% YoY) and overseas revenue at RMB 1.280 billion (up 8.94% YoY) [2] - Q3 2024 net profit attributable to shareholders: RMB 1.273 billion, down 4.79% YoY [2] - Domestic RevPAR: RMB 256, down 8.1% YoY, with ADR at RMB 301, down 7.0% YoY [3] - Overseas RevPAR: EUR 82, up 3.7% YoY, with ADR at EUR 117, up 2.5% YoY [3] Expansion and Operations - Q3 2024 domestic store openings: 774 new stores (3 directly operated, 771 franchised), with a net increase of 557 stores [4] - Pipeline: 2,899 stores in the domestic market, with 1,082 economy and 1,817 mid-to-high-end hotels [4] - The company is accelerating its store expansion, with a focus on upgrading its product offerings and optimizing its brand portfolio [4] Shareholder Returns - The company announced a 3-year shareholder return plan, including a maximum distribution of USD 2 billion and a USD 1 billion share repurchase plan over five years [6] - In the first three quarters of 2024, the company repurchased approximately USD 270 million worth of shares and returned approximately USD 470 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases [6] Future Outlook - The company expects Q4 2024 revenue growth of 1%-5% (excluding DH growth) [12] - Forecasted revenue for 2024-2026: RMB 23.774 billion, RMB 25.455 billion, and RMB 27.561 billion, with YoY growth rates of 8.6%, 7.1%, and 8.3%, respectively [12] - Forecasted net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024-2026: RMB 3.839 billion, RMB 4.524 billion, and RMB 5.134 billion, with YoY growth rates of -5.9%, 17.8%, and 13.5%, respectively [12] Financial Ratios - 2024E P/E: 20.1x, 2025E P/E: 17.1x, 2026E P/E: 15.0x [12] - 2024E P/B: 4.6x, 2025E P/B: 3.6x, 2026E P/B: 2.9x [13]
华住集团-S：业绩基本符合预期，全年开店指引再上调