涂鸦智能（TUYA）：公司研究报告：营收快速增长，实现正盈利

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company, with a target price of $5.30, representing an upside of 81$298.6 million in 2024, marking a year-over-year growth of 29.8%. This growth was driven by strong performance in IoT PaaS and smart solutions [3][17]. - The company reported its first positive net income under GAAP, with a net profit of $5 million in 2024, compared to a net loss of$60.3 million in 2023. The NON-GAAP net profit reached $75.3 million, reflecting a significant year-over-year increase of 268.5$359 million, $425 million, and$494 million, respectively, with expected growth rates of 20.2%, 18.3%, and 16.3% [3][8]. - The company’s operating expenses decreased by 11.0% year-over-year in 2024, with reductions in R&D, sales and marketing, and administrative expenses [3][17]. - The company’s cash balance exceeded $1 billion by the end of 2024, indicating strong liquidity [3][17]. Customer and Market Dynamics - The number of premium IoT PaaS customers increased to 298 in 2024, contributing 86.9% to total revenue, up from 83.4% in 2023, showcasing improved customer retention and focus on high-value clients [4][5]. - The company’s developer ecosystem expanded, with 1.316 million registered developers and over 1.07 million smart device SKUs developed through its platform [5][6]. AI and Technological Advancements - The company has embraced generative AI and launched the Tuya AI Agent development platform, integrating major language models to enhance its offerings [6][7]. - Future focus areas include AI devices and spatial intelligence applications, aiming to improve user interaction and operational efficiency [7][8].