Guosen International·2026-03-03 05:45Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [6] Core Insights - The company's Q4 performance slightly exceeded expectations, with revenue surpassing forecasts by 5% and adjusted net profit exceeding expectations by 5% and 8% respectively [1][2] - The contribution of international business to total revenue is expected to increase to 40% by 2025, with management emphasizing investments in international operations and AI [1][3] - The report projects a 13% year-on-year revenue growth for 2026, while adjusted net profit is revised down by 5% to 202 billion RMB, with a profit margin of 28.6% [4] Financial Performance Summary - Q4 2025 net revenue reached 15.4 billion RMB, a 21% year-on-year increase, exceeding expectations [2] - Adjusted net profit for Q4 2025 was 3.5 billion RMB, surpassing forecasts by 5% and 8% [2] - The gross margin for Q4 2025 remained stable at 79%, with a 20% year-on-year increase in gross profit [2] - The company expects total revenue for Q1 2026 to grow by 15%, with accommodation and transportation bookings projected to increase by 16% and 10% respectively [4] Operational Highlights - In 2025, the core OTA business GMV was 1.1 trillion RMB, a decrease of 8% year-on-year, with accommodation and flight bookings contributing approximately 280 billion RMB and 550 billion RMB respectively [3] - International OTA platform bookings increased by about 60% year-on-year, with management highlighting a focus on inbound tourism and AI innovation [3] - The company plans to invest 2.9 billion RMB in user experience improvements and over 1 billion RMB in inbound tourism initiatives [3] Valuation and Forecast - The report maintains a target price of 541 HKD (9961.HK) / 69 USD (TCOM.US) based on a 16x P/E ratio for 2026 [4][6] - The company is projected to achieve a net profit margin of 28.6% in 2026, with long-term profit margins expected to remain above 30% [4]