PDD(US:PDD) BOCOM International·2025-08-26 10:02Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for Pinduoduo (PDD US) with a target price raised from $135 to $150, indicating a potential upside of 17.0% [2][11][13]. Core Insights - The second quarter profits exceeded expectations primarily due to better-than-expected interest income and marketing expenses. Advertising revenue grew by 13% year-on-year, aligning with expectations, while commission income slowed due to the contraction of the full-service business and a decrease in merchant support program growth [2][6]. - The report anticipates marginal improvement in performance for the second half of the year compared to the first half, despite ongoing support for merchants and user investments. The impact of merchant support plans and national subsidies is expected to improve marginally, and disruptions to overseas business are anticipated to be less severe than in the second quarter [2][6]. Financial Projections - Revenue projections for 2025 are set at RMB 436,926 million, a decrease of 2.9% from previous estimates. For 2026, revenue is projected at RMB 522,532 million, down 6.0% from earlier forecasts, and for 2027, it is expected to be RMB 590,022 million, also a 6.4% reduction [5][14]. - Adjusted net profit for 2025 is forecasted at RMB 109,073 million, reflecting a 4.1% increase from previous estimates, while adjusted net profit margins are expected to improve to 25.0% [5][14]. Market Performance - The stock has shown a year-to-date change of +32.19%, with a market capitalization of approximately $178.05 billion. The 52-week high and low for the stock are $154.27 and $88.35, respectively [4][14]. Earnings Overview - For Q2 2025, the company reported revenue of RMB 104 billion, with a year-on-year growth rate slowing to 7%. Adjusted net profit for the quarter was RMB 32.7 billion, which was 20% higher than consensus estimates due to better-than-expected interest income and lower marketing expenses [6][7].