CICC·2025-12-14 08:37Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the media and internet industry, with specific stock recommendations across various segments [5][8]. Core Insights - The media sector experienced a slight rebound in November, with the advertising segment gaining traction due to AI applications, while other segments showed minor fluctuations. The demand for entertainment is expected to rise towards the end of the year, suggesting potential opportunities in niche segments [3][4]. - Key trends for 2026 include a supportive policy environment fostering resilient growth, with a focus on AI applications, overseas expansion of Chinese content, and the revaluation of IP value driven by upgraded demand [3][4]. - The report highlights strong Q3 performance in Hong Kong and US stocks, particularly in gaming and social media sectors, with notable revenue growth from Tencent and Kuaishou [3][4][18]. Summary by Sections Industry Dynamics - The media index rose by 1.69% in November, contrasting with a decline in the Shanghai Composite Index by 1.67%. Sub-sectors showed varied performance, with digital media up by 1.76% and advertising marketing up by 9.68% [2][11]. - The gaming sector saw a record high in the issuance of domestic game licenses in November, with 178 games approved, indicating a robust supply side [20]. Company Performance - Tencent Music reported a revenue of 8,463 million, exceeding expectations, while iQIYI's performance was in line with forecasts at 6,682 million [18]. - Kuaishou's revenue reached 35,554 million, meeting expectations, driven by advancements in AI technology [18]. Valuation and Recommendations - The report maintains target prices and ratings for covered companies, recommending stocks such as Century Huatong, Mango Excellent Media, and Kuaishou for A-shares, and Tencent Music and iQIYI for Hong Kong and US stocks [5][8]. - Specific stock recommendations include Century Huatong (target price 26.50), Kuaishou (target price 89.00), and iQIYI (target price 2.50), all rated as "Outperform" [5][8].