Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for JD Logistics (2618 HK) with a target price raised from HKD 18.00 to HKD 18.50, indicating a potential upside of 19.7% [1][2]. Core Insights - The revenue is expected to achieve low double-digit growth in 2025, driven by prior investments that enhance revenue growth. Profit margins are anticipated to stabilize as the company continues to invest in fulfillment efficiency and market expansion [2][6]. - The report revises the revenue and profit forecasts for 2025 upwards by 3.8% and 6.0%, respectively, based on a consistent price-to-earnings ratio of 13 times for 2025 [2][6]. Financial Performance Summary - For 2024, JD Logistics reported a revenue of RMB 52.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 10%, with adjusted net profit rising 23% to RMB 2.2 billion, reflecting a net profit margin of 4.3% [6][7]. - The company expects a revenue increase of 11% in 2025, supported by external business growth and prior investments enhancing market reach and fulfillment efficiency [6][9]. - The financial projections for 2025 estimate total revenue at RMB 202.1 billion, with a gross profit of RMB 22.5 billion and an adjusted net profit of RMB 8.4 billion, maintaining a net profit margin of 4.1% [15][16]. Revenue and Profit Forecasts - The updated forecasts for 2025 include: - Revenue: RMB 202,053 million (up from RMB 194,624 million, +3.8%) - Adjusted net profit: RMB 8,384 million (up from RMB 7,910 million, +6.0%) [5][15]. - The report anticipates continued growth in external customer contributions, with external revenue projected to reach RMB 107,657 million in 2025 [9][15]. Market Position and Valuation - JD Logistics' market capitalization is approximately HKD 102.71 billion, with a year-to-date stock price increase of 20.78% [4][11]. - The stock has a 52-week high of HKD 16.34 and a low of HKD 7.55, indicating significant price movement within the year [4][11].
京东物流：前期投入带动收入加速增长，预计2025年收入双位数增长-20250307