Hesai(US:HSAI) SINOLINK SECURITIES·2025-11-12 06:00Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [3] Core Insights - The company has adjusted its revenue forecasts for 2025 to 2027 to be 31.7 billion, 47.3 billion, and 67.1 billion RMB respectively, with net profits of 4.0 billion, 7.5 billion, and 12.5 billion RMB, and EPS of 3.05, 5.75, and 9.56 RMB [3] - The company reported a revenue of 7.95 billion RMB in Q3, exceeding expectations with a year-over-year growth of 47.5% [9] - The delivery volume of LiDAR units in Q3 reached 441,000, a year-over-year increase of 228.9%, with ADAS LiDAR deliveries at 381,000, up 193.1% [9] - The gross margin for Q3 was 42.1%, maintaining a high level, and net profit significantly exceeded expectations, with GAAP earnings of 2.56 billion RMB [9] - The company has raised its full-year GAAP net profit guidance to 3.5-4.5 billion RMB [9] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Revenue for 2023 is projected at 2,077.16 million RMB, with a growth rate of 10.66% [8] - The company expects to achieve a net profit of 400.41 million RMB in 2025, with a growth rate of 491.11% [8] - The diluted EPS is forecasted to be 3.05 RMB in 2025 [8] Operational Metrics - Operating expenses (OpEx) for Q3 were 316 million RMB, fully covered by gross profit, showing a year-over-year improvement of 7.9% [9] - The company has secured partnerships with major ADAS clients for 2026 model year vehicles, ensuring a strong customer base [9] Market Position - The company has successfully established a partnership with a leading Chinese EV manufacturer for its ETX product line, indicating strong market validation [9]