Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook for its stock performance in the coming months [6]. Core Insights - The company's revenue for 2024 is projected to reach 173.41 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 45.8%. The core OTA platform is expected to generate 142 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 22.1% [6]. - The adjusted net profit for 2024 is forecasted at 27.9 billion yuan, an increase of 26.7% compared to the previous year. The adjusted diluted EPS is estimated to be 1.20 yuan [2][6]. - The company is expected to achieve a breakeven point in its international business by 2025, with significant growth potential in international ticketing and hotel bookings [6]. Financial Performance Summary - Revenue Forecast: - 2024: 173.41 billion yuan - 2025: 198.61 billion yuan - 2026: 222.40 billion yuan - 2027: 243.36 billion yuan - Revenue growth rates are projected at 46%, 15%, 12%, and 9% respectively [2][6]. - Net Profit Forecast: - Adjusted net profit for 2024 is 27.9 billion yuan, with projections of 32 billion yuan in 2025, 39 billion yuan in 2026, and 45 billion yuan in 2027 [2][6]. - Earnings Per Share (EPS): - Adjusted diluted EPS is expected to grow from 1.20 yuan in 2024 to 1.93 yuan by 2027 [2][6]. - Profitability Metrics: - The adjusted PE ratio is projected to decrease from 15.36 in 2024 to 9.50 in 2027, indicating improving valuation [2][6]. User Engagement and Growth - The company reported a monthly average of 43.1 million paying users in 2024, a 4.4% increase year-on-year, with annual paying users reaching 240 million, marking a 1.5% growth [6]. - The average revenue per user (ARPU) increased by 44%, with the frequency of user consumption rising from 5.5 times in 2019 to 8.1 times in 2024 [6]. Cost Management and Profitability - The report highlights improved cost management, with a decrease in service development, sales, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue [6]. - The adjusted net profit margin for the core OTA platform is projected to improve, indicating ongoing enhancements in profitability [6].
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