Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Sands China (1928) with a target price of HKD 25.11, representing a potential upside of 27.9% from the current price of HKD 19.63 [3][5]. Core Insights - The new promotional strategies are beginning to show results, with expectations for continued market share and EBITDA growth. The company is projected to achieve EBITDA of USD 2.7 to 2.8 billion in the short term [5][6]. - The third quarter of 2025 saw net income increase by 7.3% year-on-year and 6.1% quarter-on-quarter, reaching USD 1.9 billion, recovering to 90% of 2019 levels [5]. - The company holds approximately USD 1.13 billion in cash, with net debt reduced to USD 5.79 billion [5]. Financial Summary - **Revenue Forecast**: - 2023: USD 6,534 million - 2024: USD 7,080 million (8.4% increase) - 2025: USD 7,356 million (3.9% increase) - 2026: USD 8,010 million (8.9% increase) - 2027: USD 8,476 million (5.8% increase) [4][6] - **EBITDA Forecast**: - 2023: USD 2,225 million - 2024: USD 2,329 million (4.7% increase) - 2025: USD 2,321 million (-0.4% decrease) - 2026: USD 2,595 million (11.8% increase) - 2027: USD 2,793 million (7.6% increase) [4][6] - **Net Profit Forecast**: - 2023: USD 692 million - 2024: USD 1,045 million (51.0% increase) - 2025: USD 1,004 million (-4.0% decrease) - 2026: USD 1,303 million (29.8% increase) - 2027: USD 1,432 million (9.9% increase) [4][6] - **Earnings Per Share (EPS)**: - 2023: 15.86 cents - 2024: 19.99 cents - 2025: 12.40 cents - 2026: 16.09 cents - 2027: 17.69 cents [4][6] - **Dividend Per Share**: - 2024: 3.2 cents - 2025: 3.7 cents - 2026: 4.8 cents - 2027: 5.3 cents [4][6] Market Performance - The company has regained market share in the mid-market and gaming machine segments, reaching 25.4%, with a year-on-year increase of 0.5% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.4% [5]. - The performance of various casinos includes: - Venetian Macao: USD 692 million - Londoner: USD 686 million - Parisian: USD 218 million - Four Seasons: USD 206 million - Sands Macao: USD 72 million [5].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1][3] Core Insights - The company has shown significant growth in adjusted profits, driven by AI empowerment, with a revenue increase of 39% year-on-year for the first three quarters of 2025, reaching $1.47 billion [3] - The adjusted net profit for Q3 2025 was $0.24 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 126% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 51% [3] - The company is expected to continue releasing performance driven by AI, with adjusted net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 revised to $0.26 billion, $1.65 billion, and $2.25 billion respectively [3] Financial Performance Summary - For Q3 2025, the company achieved revenue of $5.32 billion, a year-on-year increase of 28% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 7% [3] - The gross margin for the first three quarters of 2025 was 21.24%, with adjusted net margin at 5.71%, an increase of 2.73 percentage points year-on-year [3] - The advertising technology business generated $5.27 billion in revenue for Q3 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 27.8% [4] AI Empowerment and Growth Strategy - The company has been actively integrating AI into various advertising service segments, enhancing service competitiveness and driving continuous growth [5] - Since May 2023, the company has launched four AI-based smart bidding products, significantly optimizing advertising effectiveness [4][5] - The revenue from smart bidding products accounted for over 80% of Mintegral's total revenue in Q3 2025 [4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The company achieved revenue of 28.36 billion yuan in Q3 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 8.2% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 1.7% [4] - The gross profit for Q3 was 18.18 billion yuan, with a gross margin of 64.1%, an increase of 1.2 percentage points year-over-year [4] - Adjusted net profit reached 9.50 billion yuan, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 26.7% and a net margin of 33.5%, up 4.9 percentage points year-over-year [4] Revenue Breakdown - The gaming and related services revenue for Q3 was 23.3 billion yuan, up 11.8% year-over-year, driven by growth in key titles such as "Fantasy Westward Journey" and "Nirvana in Fire" [5] - The company continues to expand its global gaming footprint, with successful launches of new titles in overseas markets [5] AI and Education Initiatives - The Youdao segment reported revenue of 1.63 billion yuan in Q3, a year-over-year increase of 3.6%, focusing on the "AI + Education" strategy [6] - New AI-enabled hardware and software products have been introduced, enhancing the educational offerings [6] Cloud Music Developments - Cloud Music generated revenue of 1.96 billion yuan in Q3, a slight decline of 1.8% year-over-year, with AI features enhancing user experience [7] - The introduction of the "AI Tuner" feature aims to enrich the platform's content ecosystem [7] Financial Projections - Projected revenues for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 113.91 billion yuan, 124.63 billion yuan, and 134.92 billion yuan, respectively [8] - Non-GAAP net profits for the same years are expected to be 39.67 billion yuan, 42.26 billion yuan, and 46.08 billion yuan [8] Key Financial Metrics - The company is expected to maintain a gross margin of around 64% over the next few years, with a projected return on equity (ROE) of 24% in 2025 [11] - Earnings per share (EPS) are forecasted to grow from 10.37 yuan in 2024 to 14.29 yuan in 2027 [11]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Alibaba-SW (09988.HK) is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights a strong demand for cloud services and improvements in flash sales user experience, while acknowledging short-term pressure on e-commerce [4][6] - Adjusted net profit forecasts for FY2026-2028 have been lowered to 104.3 billion, 131.3 billion, and 164.7 billion RMB respectively, reflecting a year-on-year growth rate of -34.0%, +25.8%, and +25.5% [4][5] - The report maintains a positive outlook on long-term ecological synergy driven by AI investments and cloud service expansion [4][6] Financial Summary and Valuation Metrics - FY2026 revenue is projected at 1,098.75 billion RMB, with a year-on-year growth of 10.3% [8] - Non-GAAP net profit for FY2026 is expected to be 104.38 billion RMB, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 34.0% [8] - The diluted EPS for FY2026 is forecasted at 5.7 RMB, with corresponding P/E ratios of 25.1, 19.5, and 15.2 for FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028 respectively [8]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Tencent Holdings is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - Tencent's Q3 revenue reached 192.87 billion yuan, representing a year-over-year increase of 15% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 5%, exceeding consensus expectations of 188.8 billion yuan [4] - The adjusted net profit for Q3 was 70.55 billion yuan, up 18% year-over-year and 12% quarter-over-quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of 65.97 billion yuan [4] - The growth in revenue and profit is driven by strong performance in the gaming sector, robust advertising growth fueled by AI, and improvements in financial technology services [4][10] Summary by Sections Q3 Performance - Revenue: 192.87 billion yuan (yoy +15%, qoq +5%), above consensus of 188.8 billion yuan [4] - Gross Profit: 108.8 billion yuan (yoy +22%, qoq +4%), exceeding consensus of 106.39 billion yuan [4] - Adjusted Net Profit: 70.55 billion yuan (yoy +18%, qoq +12%), above consensus of 65.97 billion yuan [4] Value-Added Services (VAS) - Domestic game revenue reached 42.8 billion yuan (yoy +15%), driven by stable contributions from titles like "Delta Action" and "Honor of Kings" [5] - International game revenue was 20.8 billion yuan (yoy +43%), exceeding expectations due to growth from Supercell games and new releases [5] Marketing Business - Marketing revenue was 36.2 billion yuan (yoy +21%), surpassing expectations, driven by AI-enhanced advertising platforms [6] - The combined MAU for WeChat reached 1.414 billion, a year-over-year increase of 2% [6] Financial Technology - Financial technology revenue was 58.2 billion yuan (yoy +10%), supported by growth in commercial payment activities and consumer loan services [7] AI Investments - Capital expenditure for Q3 was 12.98 billion yuan, a year-over-year decrease of 24% [8] - AI capabilities are continuously improving, with advancements in transaction ecosystems and model performance [8][9] Investment Recommendations - Projected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 257.02 billion yuan, 290.51 billion yuan, and 319.01 billion yuan respectively, with stable growth expected in gaming and advertising sectors [10]

公司 FY2026H1 营收同比下降 1.1%，经营利润同比增长 0.7%，经营 表现稳步改善。公司披露 FY2026H1 中报，公司营收同比下降 1.1%至 389.86 亿港元，与此同时受益于产品结构优化以及公司良好的费用管控， 经营利润率同比提升 0.3pcts 至 17.5%，经营利润同比增长 0.7%至 68.23 亿港元，呈现稳步复苏的态势，综合考虑黄金借贷公允价值变动的影响后， 归母净利润同比增长 0.1%至 25.34 亿港元。公司派发中期股息每股 0.22 港元，派息率 85.7%。 证券研究报告 | 半年报点评 gszqdatemark 2025 11 26 年 月 日 周大福（01929.HK） FY2026H1 经营表现稳健，期待下半财年复苏表现 内地：FY2026H1 内地营收下降 2.5%，公司持续优化渠道网络。 FY2026H1 中国内地营收同比下降 2.5%至 321.94 亿港元，其中零售/批 发渠道营收同比+8.1%/-10.2%，门店整合导致批发业务营收下降。 ➢ 渠道端：FY2026H1 线下聚焦单店运营优化门店，电商增速亮眼。 截止期末公司于中国内地拥有 5663 家 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Chow Tai Fook (01929.HK) is "Outperform the Market" [7] Core Views - The overall performance for the first half of the fiscal year is stable, with accelerated growth since October. For the first half of fiscal year 2026 (April 2025 - September 2025), the company achieved revenue of HKD 38.986 billion, a slight decline of 1.1% year-on-year, impacted by store strategy contraction and high gold prices affecting product weight. The net profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 2.534 billion, a slight increase of 0.13%, maintaining overall stability. Since October, the company has seen further acceleration in growth, with retail value increasing by 33.9% year-on-year from October 1 to November 18, and same-store sales in mainland China growing by 38.8% [1][4] Summary by Sections Revenue and Profitability - The retail revenue in mainland China increased by 8.1%, accounting for 38.4% of total revenue. Wholesale revenue in mainland China decreased by 10.2%, making up 44.2% of total revenue due to overall store contraction and reduced purchasing under high gold prices. Revenue from Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas markets grew by 6.5%, accounting for 17.4% of total revenue. The revenue from priced jewelry increased by 9.3%, representing 29.6% of total revenue, with priced gold performing particularly well [2] Cost Management and Margins - The overall gross margin remained above 30%, at 30.5%, a decrease of 0.9 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to a reduced increase in gold prices compared to the same period last year. The increase in the proportion of priced products positively impacted the gross margin. The selling and administrative expense ratio decreased by 1.2 percentage points to 14%, benefiting from cost control optimization. Inventory turnover days shortened by 33 days to 424 days [3] Future Outlook and Adjustments - The company plans to further enhance the layout of high-margin priced products and optimize store structure to boost same-store sales. Given the 32.4% increase in London gold prices since the beginning of fiscal year 2026, which is 7.4 percentage points lower than the previous fiscal year's increase of 39.8%, the expected fair value loss on gold loans has been adjusted higher. Consequently, the net profit forecasts for fiscal years 2026-2028 have been revised down to HKD 7.141 billion, HKD 8.178 billion, and HKD 9.061 billion, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 21.1, 18.4, and 16.6 [4][5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" recommendation for Greentown Management Holdings (9979.HK) with a current stock price of HKD 3.12 [1]. Core Views - The competitive landscape in the construction management industry is stabilizing, with a return to rational growth, presenting incremental opportunities. Despite increased competition and a decline in new contract signings for 2024, the market share of leading firms continues to expand, and the focus is shifting towards risk management and profitability [6][10]. - The company is experiencing positive operational signals, with a high dividend yield providing valuation support. The company has maintained a high payout ratio and is expected to implement interim dividends for the first time in 2025, with a dividend yield significantly higher than mainstream property management companies [20][51]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The construction management industry is witnessing a return to rational competition, with the market stabilizing as new entrants have diminished. The focus is now on the leading firms, which are prioritizing risk control and profitability [6][10]. - Urban renewal and supportive policies for quality housing are expected to create structural growth opportunities within the industry, despite a current decline in single-unit construction fees [10][18]. Operational Performance - Greentown Management Holdings has a robust order book, with a total construction area of 12.65 million square meters as of the first half of 2025. The company has seen a year-on-year increase in new contract values and construction areas [20][23]. - The company’s cash flow is improving, with a significant increase in operating cash flow and a high cash reserve, allowing for a strong dividend policy [51][55]. Financial Projections - Revenue projections for 2025 show a decline to HKD 29.94 billion, with a subsequent recovery expected in 2026 and 2027. The gross margin is anticipated to remain around 40% in 2025, with a potential increase in the following years [5][58]. - The earnings per share (EPS) forecast for 2025 has been slightly reduced to HKD 0.28, but the company is expected to recover to HKD 0.31 in 2026 and HKD 0.34 in 2027, reflecting its competitive advantages in the construction management sector [60].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for Chow Tai Fook [2][7] Core Views - Chow Tai Fook's FY26H1 revenue decreased by 1.1% year-on-year, while net profit increased by 0.1%. The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.22 per share, with a payout ratio of 85.7% [6][7] - Strong terminal growth was observed from October 1 to November 18, with same-store sales in mainland China increasing by 38.8%, driven by a 93.9% increase in priced jewelry and a 23.0% increase in gold jewelry [6][7] - The company is expected to benefit from rising gold prices in the second half of the fiscal year, leading to an upward revision of profit forecasts for FY2026 to FY2028 [7] Financial Performance Summary - FY26H1 revenue was HKD 389.9 billion, with a breakdown showing mainland China revenue at HKD 321.9 billion (down 2.5%) and Hong Kong, Macau, and other markets at HKD 67.9 billion (up 6.5%) [6] - The company closed 611 underperforming stores while opening 8 new flagship stores, focusing on enhancing store quality and optimizing the retail network [6] - The gross margin for FY26H1 was 30.5%, with a slight year-on-year decrease of 0.9 percentage points, while operating profit margin reached a five-year high of 17.5% [6][7] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - Revenue projections for FY2026 to FY2028 are HKD 94.001 billion, HKD 98.800 billion, and HKD 104.748 billion, respectively, with net profit estimates of HKD 8.707 billion, HKD 9.804 billion, and HKD 10.864 billion [7][8] - The current market capitalization corresponds to a FY26 PE ratio of 17.5X, indicating a favorable valuation [7][8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price of HK$ 180 [1][6]. Core Insights - The company reported FY2026 Q2 revenue of RMB 247.8 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5%. Excluding disposed businesses, the revenue growth was 15%. Operating profit decreased by 85% to RMB 5.4 billion, while net profit attributable to shareholders fell by 53% to RMB 21 billion, aligning with market expectations [7]. - The core e-commerce business remains stable, with customer management revenue increasing by 10% to RMB 78.9 billion, driven by the improved penetration of the service fee model and a significant rise in monthly active consumers on the Taobao app [9]. - The timely retail business experienced rapid growth, with revenue up 60%, and losses are expected to decrease in line with market forecasts [9]. - Cloud business revenue exceeded market expectations, reaching RMB 39.8 billion, a 34% year-on-year increase, primarily due to growth in public cloud services and increased adoption of AI-related products [9]. - Capital expenditures remain high at RMB 31.4 billion, with a potential increase in the three-year total spending guidance to RMB 380 billion, reflecting continued strong investment in AI [9]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For FY2026, the company is projected to achieve a net profit of RMB 116.3 billion, a decrease of 10.6% year-on-year, with EPS of RMB 6.12, corresponding to a P/E ratio of 23.58 [11]. - The company’s net profit for FY2024 and FY2025 is expected to be RMB 80.0 billion and RMB 130.1 billion, respectively, with significant growth in FY2025 [11]. Market Position - The company holds a market capitalization of HK$ 175.3 billion, with a share price of HK$ 157.80 as of November 25, 2025 [2]. - The stock has shown a significant increase of 85.92% over the past month, although it has decreased by 9.10% over the past year [2]. Shareholder Information - Major shareholders include JPMorgan Chase & Co., holding 3.57% of the shares [2].