Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" [5] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 394.3 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 0.6%. Service revenue reached 366.3 billion yuan, up 0.9%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 30.8 billion yuan, an increase of 5.0% year-on-year [1][3] - The company is focusing on transforming its strategy towards "cloud, data, and intelligent services," aiming to enhance its service capabilities and drive high-quality development [3] - The company has seen a significant increase in its new business segments, with IDC revenue reaching 27.5 billion yuan, up 9.1%, and intelligent revenue growing by 62.3% [2][3] Business Performance - The basic business is developing steadily, with 5G network users reaching 290 million, a penetration rate of 66.9%. Mobile internet traffic increased by 16.9%, and the average data usage per user reached 22.3GB, up 11.4% [2] - The company is expanding its new business segments, with notable growth in security revenue (up 12.4%), satellite communication revenue (up 23.5%), and quantum revenue (up 134.6%) [2] Cost Management and R&D - The company maintained effective cost control, with operating costs increasing by only 0.1% year-on-year. R&D expenses rose by 4.4% to 9.1 billion yuan, focusing on key technologies such as AI and quantum security [3] Financial Forecast and Investment Advice - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 34.87 billion yuan, 36.71 billion yuan, and 38.63 billion yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively. The forecast has been slightly adjusted downwards due to uncertainties in new business developments [3] - The company is positioned to fully embrace AI and support the digital transformation of the economy and society, indicating a positive outlook for future growth [3]
中国电信(601728):推动企业战略向云改数转智惠升级,经营业绩保持稳健