Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating and adjusts the target price to HKD 89, corresponding to a 30x P/E for 2025 [11][12]. Core Views - The company is experiencing significant profit growth due to active market trading and the capture of short video traffic dividends, with a total fan base of 63.06 million across platforms [3][11]. - The company's revenue for the first half of 2025 reached RMB 2.324 billion, a year-on-year increase of 167%, while net profit turned positive at RMB 865 million [11][12]. - The report highlights the company's strong product ecosystem and competitive advantages, leading to a substantial increase in paid users, which rose by 152.93% to 102,000 [11][12]. Financial Summary - Revenue Forecasts: - 2024A: RMB 2,306 million - 2025E: RMB 3,766 million (+63%) - 2026E: RMB 4,403 million (+17%) - 2027E: RMB 4,978 million (+13%) [5][12] - Net Profit Forecasts: - 2024A: RMB 272 million - 2025E: RMB 1,278 million (+369%) - 2026E: RMB 1,438 million (+13%) - 2027E: RMB 1,660 million (+15%) [5][12] - Profitability Metrics: - Gross profit margin for H1 2025 was 89%, an improvement from 82% in 2024 [11]. - The company’s marketing, management, and tax expenses increased by 19.7%, 20.1%, and 483.5% respectively [11]. Market Position and Strategy - The company is leveraging active market trading, with an average daily stock turnover of RMB 13.9 trillion in the first half of 2025, increasing to RMB 19.35 trillion in July-August [11]. - The company has launched its AI-driven investment advisory model, enhancing its competitive edge in the market [11]. - The report notes the company's expansion into emerging platforms like Xiaohongshu, Bilibili, and Kuaishou, alongside a robust presence on Douyin [11].
九方智投控股（09636）：2025半年报点评：市场活跃叠加流量红利，业绩持续爆发