BOCOM International·2025-08-14 11:07Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Tencent Holdings (700 HK) with a target price raised to HKD 700.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.5% from the current price of HKD 586.00 [1][41]. Core Insights - The second quarter performance exceeded expectations, with a total revenue growth of 15% year-on-year to RMB 184.5 billion, surpassing market expectations by 4% [5][6]. - The growth was driven by strong performances in gaming, social networking, marketing, and financial technology services, with notable contributions from both domestic and overseas gaming segments [5][6]. - The report projects a continued robust growth trajectory, with an expected revenue growth rate of 11% for the third quarter, slightly above previous market expectations [5][6]. Financial Overview - Revenue projections for the years 2023 to 2027 are as follows: RMB 609.0 billion in 2023, RMB 660.3 billion in 2024, RMB 734.6 billion in 2025, RMB 790.5 billion in 2026, and RMB 843.3 billion in 2027, reflecting a compound annual growth rate [2][44]. - Net profit is expected to grow from RMB 157.7 billion in 2023 to RMB 296.8 billion in 2027, with significant year-on-year growth rates, particularly in 2024 and 2025 [2][44]. - The earnings per share (EPS) are projected to increase from RMB 16.33 in 2023 to RMB 33.05 in 2027, indicating a strong profitability outlook [2][44]. Segment Performance - Domestic gaming revenue grew by 17% year-on-year, supported by new game launches and the performance of established titles [5][6]. - Overseas gaming revenue saw a remarkable increase of 35%, driven by successful titles like PUBG MOBILE and Supercell games [5][6]. - Social networking revenue increased by 6%, with contributions from mobile game in-app purchases and video streaming services [5][6]. - Marketing services revenue maintained a robust growth rate of 20%, aided by enhanced advertising effectiveness across various platforms [5][6]. Capital Expenditure and AI Investment - Capital expenditures surged by 119% year-on-year, reflecting ongoing investments in AI and technology to enhance existing business operations [5][6]. - The report emphasizes the balance between cost control and profitability enhancement, with expectations for profit growth to continue outpacing revenue growth [5][6].