Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a revised SOTP target price of HKD 17.7, up from HKD 17.3 [1][4][14] Core Insights - The company reported a 27% year-on-year revenue growth in the first half of 2025, driven by a 94% increase in global payment TPV and a 28% increase in domestic payment TPV [1][2][3] - The digital payment business shows a stable growth trend, with significant improvements in profitability, particularly in global payments [3][4] - The company has obtained a license for leveraged foreign exchange trading, which is expected to enhance user engagement and business barriers [3] Financial Performance - Total revenue for 1H25 was RMB 780 million, slightly above expectations, with global and domestic payment revenues contributing 65% and 24% respectively [2][4] - Gross profit reached RMB 410 million, with a gross margin of 52%, indicating stable profitability in digital payments [2][4] - The adjusted EBITDA profit forecast for the year has been increased by 2% due to the strong performance in the first half [4][5] Business Segments - Global payment TPV increased by 94% to RMB 198.5 billion, with a stable gross margin of 73% [3][12] - Domestic payment TPV grew by 28% to RMB 18.7 trillion, maintaining a stable fee rate [3][12] - The company’s digital payment services continue to dominate revenue, accounting for 87% of total income [12][13] Financial Projections - The company expects total revenue to reach RMB 1.672 billion in 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 27% [5][13] - The adjusted net profit is projected to be RMB 1.346 billion in 2025, reflecting a significant turnaround from previous losses [5][13] - The overall TPV is expected to grow by 28% year-on-year, with global payment TPV projected to reach RMB 442 billion [4][13] Valuation - The SOTP valuation indicates a target price of HKD 17.7, suggesting a potential upside of 54% from the current share price of HKD 11.48 [4][14] - The valuation is based on a revenue multiple of 10.0 for the core business and includes the valuation of the company’s stake in a subsidiary [14]
连连数字（02598）：上半年TPV增速好于预期，全球支付稳健前景不变