Xunlei-迅雷（XNET）：2024年报点评报告：全年净利润因商誉减值缩窄，期待影石创新上市以及收购虎扑带来的协同效应

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [1][10]. Core Insights - The company, Xunlei (XNET), reported a total revenue of $324 million for 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 11.1%. The revenue for Q4 was$ 84 million, showing a year-on-year increase of 9.3%. The gross margin improved to 51.7%, up by 7.0 percentage points from the previous year. The net profit attributable to shareholders was $1.2 million, with a net profit margin of 0.4%, down by 3.5 percentage points year-on-year. The Non-GAAP net profit was$ 24 million, with a Non-GAAP net margin of 7.4%, an increase of 0.8 percentage points year-on-year [4][6][7]. Revenue Breakdown - Membership business revenue reached $134 million, up 12.0% year-on-year, driven by an increase in membership numbers, which grew to 6.38 million by the end of 2024 from 5.99 million in 2023. Cloud computing revenue was$ 105 million, down 15.3% year-on-year due to intensified competition and pricing pressures. Revenue from live streaming and other internet value-added services was $86 million, down 29.5% year-on-year, primarily due to a reduction in domestic live streaming activities [6][9]. Financial Projections - The company forecasts total revenues of$ 370 million, $421 million, and$ 464 million for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, representing year-on-year growth rates of 15%, 14%, and 10%. The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be $1.9 million,$ 2.2 million, and $2.5 million for the same years, with growth rates of 1,453%, 18%, and 13% respectively [8][9]. Strategic Developments - Xunlei has reached an agreement to acquire the operating company of Hupu for RMB 500 million, expected to positively impact profitability. Additionally, the company will hold a 7.8% stake in Ying Shi Innovation, a provider of panoramic camera solutions, which is set to go public on the Shanghai Stock Exchange [9][10].