Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommend" rating for the company, citing its strong operational performance, strategic acquisitions, and growth potential in the travel industry [1][2] Core Views - The company achieved significant growth in 2023, with revenue reaching 11.896 billion RMB, up 80.7% YoY, and adjusted net profit of 2.199 billion RMB, up 240.3% YoY [1] - The company's gross margin improved to 73.5%, up 0.7 percentage points YoY, while the adjusted net margin increased to 18.5%, up 8.8 percentage points YoY [1] - The company's transaction volume surged to 241.5 billion RMB, up 96.8% YoY, driven by strong performance in accommodation booking and transportation ticketing services [1] - The company's strategic focus on lower-tier cities and WeChat traffic has been successful, with 86.9% of registered users coming from non-first-tier cities [1] Financial Performance - In Q4 2023, the company's revenue reached 3.145 billion RMB, up 109.6% YoY, with adjusted net profit of 483 million RMB, up 1188.3% YoY [1] - The company's annual paying users increased to 235 million, up 25.2% YoY, while average monthly paying users reached 41 million, up 39.1% YoY [1] - The company's EPS is projected to grow from 0.69 RMB in 2023 to 1.49 RMB in 2026, with P/E ratios expected to decline from 19x in 2024 to 12x in 2026 [2][5] Strategic Initiatives - The company deepened its strategic cooperation with Tencent, with 80% of average monthly active users coming from WeChat mini-programs [1] - The company expanded its offline customer acquisition channels, which contributed to the growth of monthly paying users in Q4 2023 [1] - The company enhanced its membership system, particularly the Black Whale membership program, which saw a significant increase in cumulative members in Q4 2023 [1] - The company completed the acquisition of Beijing Tongcheng Travel Industry Group in Q4 2023, strengthening its position in the travel industry supply chain [1] Future Outlook - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 2.062 billion RMB, 2.723 billion RMB, and 3.369 billion RMB in 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively [1] - The company's revenue is projected to grow from 17.028 billion RMB in 2024 to 23.728 billion RMB in 2026, with a CAGR of 16.6% [2][5] - The company's ROE is expected to improve from 8.78% in 2023 to 13.03% in 2026, reflecting stronger profitability and operational efficiency [7] Market Position - The company's focus on lower-tier cities and rural tourism projects has been a key driver of user growth, with 72.7% of new paying users on WeChat coming from non-first-tier cities [1] - The company's integration of Tongcheng Travel and the launch of offline store franchising plans have expanded its customer base and market reach [1] - The company's strategic acquisitions and partnerships are expected to further enhance its competitive advantage and market influence in the travel industry [1]
2023年年报点评：业绩增长态势明显，获客能力持续提升