KAIYUAN SECURITIES·2025-08-15 09:03Investment Rating - The investment rating for Lenovo Group (00992.HK) is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights that Lenovo is expected to benefit from the accelerated penetration of AI PCs and strong demand for AI servers, despite short-term pressure on ISG profitability due to increased R&D investments. The non-GAAP net profit estimates for FY2026-2028 have been adjusted to $1.67 billion, $1.96 billion, and $2.30 billion respectively, reflecting year-on-year growth of 15.9%, 17.2%, and 17.5% [4][5] Financial Performance Summary - For FY2026 Q1, Lenovo reported revenue of $18.83 billion, a year-on-year increase of 21.9%, with a non-GAAP net profit of $389 million, also up 21.8%. The net profit margin remained stable at 2.1% [5] - The breakdown of revenue by business segments shows: - IDG: Revenue of $13.46 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 15.2% in PC shipments, significantly outperforming the industry [5] - ISG: Revenue of $4.29 billion, a year-on-year increase of 35.8%, with AI server revenue more than doubling [5] - SSG: Revenue of $2.26 billion, up 19.8%, with deferred revenue of $3.5 billion, indicating strong business predictability [5] Business Outlook - The report anticipates continued momentum in PC shipments and AI PC penetration, supported by the ongoing Windows 10 replacement cycle and reduced tariff impacts. The ISG segment is expected to return to profitability as demand for AI servers increases [6] - The SSG segment has gained attention due to rising enterprise AI demand, with its operating profit contribution exceeding 50% [6]