Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 25.50, indicating a potential upside of 18.4% from the current price of HKD 21.54 [1][5][11]. Core Insights - The company is expected to achieve a 9% year-on-year revenue growth and a 13% increase in profit for the third quarter, with core OTA revenue projected to grow by 15% to RMB 4.6 billion [5][6]. - Adjustments have been made to the financial forecasts for 2025-2027, with total revenue estimates for 2025 set at RMB 19.232 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 10.9% [4][12]. - The report highlights that the travel industry is facing challenges due to weak demand for group tours in certain overseas regions, impacting overall performance [5][6]. Financial Forecasts - Total revenue projections for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are RMB 19,232 million, RMB 21,466 million, and RMB 23,703 million respectively, with a consistent growth trajectory [4][12]. - Adjusted net profit estimates for the same years are RMB 3,390 million, RMB 3,813 million, and RMB 4,278 million, indicating a steady increase in profitability [4][12]. - The gross profit margin is expected to remain stable, with slight improvements projected over the forecast period [4][12]. Performance Metrics - The company’s market capitalization is approximately HKD 49.996 billion, with a year-to-date stock price change of 18.35% [3][12]. - The stock has a 52-week high of HKD 24.28 and a low of HKD 16.88, indicating significant price movement within the year [3][12]. - Daily average trading volume stands at 5.46 million shares, reflecting active trading interest [3].
同程旅行（00780）：3季度业绩预览：预计OTA收入同比增15%