JD(US:JD) BOCOM International·2025-10-17 02:34Banking Sector - In September, new RMB loans amounted to 1.29 trillion yuan, which was in line with market expectations but represented a year-on-year decrease of 300 billion yuan, primarily driven by bill financing [1] - New social financing in September reached 3.53 trillion yuan, slightly exceeding market expectations, but still down 229.7 billion yuan year-on-year [1] - The M1 growth rate was 7.2%, up 1.2 percentage points month-on-month, while M2 growth was 8.4%, down 0.4 percentage points [1] - The banking sector is expected to maintain stable profitability in Q3, making it attractive for investment despite recent stock price adjustments [2] Securities Industry - It is anticipated that the profitability of listed securities firms will grow by 20% quarter-on-quarter and maintain a high year-on-year growth rate of around 50% in Q3 [3] - Brokerage revenue is expected to increase further due to a low base effect, and IPO fundraising is projected to see significant year-on-year growth [3] - The A-share securities industry index currently has a price-to-book ratio of 1.45, which is below the historical median of 1.51, indicating attractive valuation [3] E-commerce Sector (JD.com) - JD.com is expected to see revenue in Q3 meet expectations, with profits slightly exceeding prior forecasts [5] - Retail growth remains robust, although the growth rate for certain categories is impacted by high base effects from government subsidies [5] - The company is projected to narrow its losses in the food delivery segment, with improved user engagement and significant growth in user numbers [5][6] Restaurant Sector (Jiumaojiu) - Jiumaojiu's same-store sales continue to face pressure, with declines of 9.3%, 19.1%, and 14.8% for its brands in Q3 [7] - Despite negative growth, there are initial signs of recovery, particularly for the Taier brand, which has shown improvement in major cities [7][8] - The company has adjusted its store count, reducing inefficient locations, which has led to marginal improvements in operational efficiency [8]