Core Viewpoint - Midea Group is providing a "safety cushion" for investors against market uncertainties through strong Q2 earnings and generous shareholder returns [1] Financial Performance - Midea's Q2 revenue and profit increased by 11% and 15% year-on-year, surpassing market consensus by 1% and 6% respectively [1] - The company raised its full-year sales growth target from "mid-to-high single digits" to "high single digits to double digits" based on strong first-half performance [1][8] - Q2 gross margin contracted by 1.5 percentage points, but net profit margin expanded by 0.8 percentage points due to a 1 percentage point reduction in SG&A expenses and a 1.3 percentage point increase in other income [3] Shareholder Returns - Midea announced an attractive shareholder return plan aiming for a total return rate of 6-7%, including a 15% interim dividend and a commitment to a 70% annual payout ratio [1] - The company also plans a stock buyback program totaling between 6.5 billion to 13 billion RMB by 2025 [1] Market Dynamics - Domestic sales growth accelerated from 10% in Q1 to 15% in Q2, driven by a hot summer and a favorable competitive landscape, with air conditioning sales up 25% [5] - In contrast, overseas sales growth sharply slowed from over 30% in Q1 to low single digits in Q2, attributed to preemptive inventory stocking and tariff fluctuations [6] Business Segmentation - Midea's industrial technology segment, contributing 26% to total sales, is emerging as a second growth engine, with Q2 sales up 16% year-on-year [7] - The industrial technology business includes smart building services (up 28%), new energy (up 15%), and robotics and automation (up 8%) [7] Analyst Ratings and Price Target - JPMorgan raised Midea's target price from 80 RMB to 82 RMB and maintained a "neutral" rating, citing the robust shareholder return plan as a strong support for the stock price [1][9] - The bank adjusted its earnings forecasts for 2025 and 2026 upwards by approximately 3% due to improved sales projections [8]

Core Viewpoint - The company, 万物新生 (RERE.US), has achieved its fastest revenue growth in two years, with a 32% year-on-year increase in Q2, driven by an expanding offline store network and a focus on enhancing customer experience in second-hand transactions [1][2][7]. Revenue Growth - In Q2, the company's revenue reached RMB 49.9 billion, marking a 32.2% increase compared to the previous year, with product sales revenue growing by 34% to RMB 45.6 billion [7]. - The high-margin direct sales business saw a remarkable revenue growth of 63.7%, increasing its share of product revenue from 28.2% to 34.4% [7]. - Service revenue also increased by 15.4% to RMB 4.33 billion, with non-electronic product services contributing nearly 15% to total service revenue [7]. Profitability - The company achieved GAAP operating profit for the fourth consecutive quarter, with Q2 operating profit reaching RMB 91.1 million and GAAP net profit of RMB 72.3 million, reversing a loss of RMB 10.7 million from the previous year [7][8]. Store Expansion - The company opened 206 new stores in Q2, bringing the total to 2,092 stores by the end of June, with plans to open an additional 569 stores in the second half of the year to meet its annual target of 800 new stores [7]. Shareholder Return Plan - A new three-year shareholder return plan was approved, committing to return no less than 60% of adjusted net profits through buybacks and dividends, with an estimated annual return of approximately USD 5.6 million based on Q2 adjusted net profit [8]. Market Position and Stock Performance - The company's stock has gained 57% this year, reaching a three-and-a-half-year high, and its market capitalization has surpassed USD 1 billion, placing it among the tech "unicorns" [6][7].

Group 1 - The company plans to distribute cash dividends of no less than 40% of the annual distributable profit for the next three years (2025-2027), with an average annual dividend amount not less than 40% of the average annual net profit attributable to the parent company [4] - The company has decided to terminate the use of 1.5 billion idle funds for securities investment, indicating a cautious approach despite market temptations [5] - As of the end of the second quarter, the company reported a net cash position exceeding 18 billion, with total monetary funds of 12.571 billion and trading financial assets of 9.735 billion, while total liabilities are significantly lower than the cash reserves [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the company [3] Core Views - The company has announced a shareholder dividend return plan for 2026-2030, committing to a cash dividend of no less than 70% of the annual net profit attributable to shareholders [6][7] - The investment in the Gezhouba shipping expansion project, totaling 26.6 billion, is expected to have limited short-term impact on the company's performance and dividends, while contributing to long-term development and significant social benefits [6][7] - The company's revenue performance is stable, with expected revenue of 36.587 billion in H1 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.02%, and a net profit of 12.984 billion, up 14.22% year-on-year [6][7] - The company is actively pursuing the development of pumped storage and renewable energy projects, which are anticipated to open new growth avenues [6][7] - Profit forecasts for 2025-2027 indicate net profits of 34.638 billion, 35.623 billion, and 36.300 billion respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 19.5x, 19.0x, and 18.6x [6][7] Financial Data and Valuation - Total revenue for 2023 is projected at 78.112 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 50%, and a net profit of 27.239 billion, reflecting a 28% increase [2][9] - The company’s total assets are estimated to be 571.943 billion in 2023, with a debt-to-asset ratio of 62.9% [7][10] - The report highlights a stable cash flow from operating activities, with 64.719 billion expected in 2023 [8][10]

Group 1 - New Oriental reported FY2025 Q4 net revenue of $1.24 billion, a 9.4% increase, with an operating loss of $8.67 million and a net profit of $7.1 million, down 73.7% [1] - Non-GAAP operating profit reached $81.68 million, up 116.3%, and Non-GAAP net profit was $98.08 million, up 59.4% [1] - For FY2026 Q1, net revenue is expected to be between $1.464 billion and $1.507 billion, representing a growth of 2% to 5% [1] Group 2 - The core education business showed a recovery in profitability, with a gross margin of 54.2%, up 2 percentage points, while the operating profit margin was -0.7%, down 2 percentage points due to a one-time goodwill impairment of approximately $60 million [2] - Non-GAAP operating profit margin was 6.6%, up 3 percentage points, and excluding Oriental Selection, the Non-GAAP operating profit margin was 6.5%, up 4.1 percentage points [2] - The company is expected to experience a stable growth phase in its education business, with a three-year shareholder return plan to distribute at least 50% of the previous fiscal year's net profit to shareholders [2] Group 3 - As a leading player in the industry, New Oriental's advantages are highlighted in the current supply-demand landscape, despite challenges in overseas-related and cultural tourism businesses [3] - The company forecasts net profits of $490 million, $540 million, and $600 million for FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028, respectively, with Non-GAAP net profits of $550 million, $600 million, and $660 million [3] - The investment rating is maintained at "Buy" due to the anticipated steady growth of the education business alongside network capacity expansion [3]

Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of $2.787 billion in Q2 2025, representing a 4.0% year-over-year increase, with an operating profit of $304 million, up 14.3% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was $215 million, reflecting a 1.4% increase, impacted by an investment loss of approximately $18 million [1] - The company achieved a same-store sales growth of 1% in Q2 2025, marking the first positive growth since 2024 [2] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 operating profit margin was 10.9%, an increase of 1.0 percentage points [1] - KFC's revenue was $2.096 billion, up 4.1%, with an operating profit of $292 million, a 10.6% increase [1] - Pizza Hut's revenue reached $554 million, a 2.6% increase, with an operating profit of $46 million, up 15.0% [1] Store Expansion and Efficiency - The company added a net of 336 new stores in Q2 2025, maintaining a full-year target of 1,600 to 1,800 new stores [2] - The proportion of franchise stores is increasing, with KFC and Pizza Hut franchise ratios at 40% and 22% respectively [2] - The restaurant profit margin improved to 16.2%, up 0.7 percentage points, while management expense ratio decreased to 4.7%, down 0.3 percentage points [2] Shareholder Returns - The company has returned $536 million to shareholders in the first half of 2025, including $356 million in stock buybacks and $180 million in cash dividends [3] - The total expected shareholder return for 2025 is at least $1.2 billion [3] Future Outlook - The company has adjusted its net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 to $946 million, $993 million, and $1.065 billion, reflecting a decrease of 3.3%, 4.9%, and 4.0% respectively [3] - The expected EPS for 2025-2027 is projected at $2.67, $2.95, and $3.30, with corresponding PE ratios of 17.7, 16.0, and 14.3 [3] - Operating profit is expected to maintain steady growth, with a CAGR of 7.8% from 2024 to 2027 [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [4][6]. Core Views - The core education business is showing a recovery in profitability, with a significant increase in Non-GAAP operating profit and net profit for FY2025Q4. The company is also implementing a three-year shareholder return plan, committing to distribute at least 50% of the previous fiscal year's net profit to shareholders through dividends and/or share buybacks [3][4]. - The company is expected to achieve steady growth in its core education business despite challenges in overseas-related services and tourism business. The forecasted net profit for FY2026 is projected to be between $492 million and $544 million, with Non-GAAP net profit expected to be between $550 million and $660 million for FY2026 [4][5]. Financial Summary - For FY2025Q4, the company reported a net revenue of $1.24 billion, a year-on-year increase of 9.4%. The operating loss was $8.67 million, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was $7.10 million, a decrease of 73.7%. Non-GAAP operating profit was $81.68 million, an increase of 116.3%, and Non-GAAP net profit was $98.08 million, an increase of 59.4% [1][2]. - The gross margin for FY2025Q4 was 54.2%, up by 2 percentage points, while the Non-GAAP operating margin was 6.6%, an increase of 3 percentage points [3]. - The company expects FY2026Q1 net revenue to be between $1.464 billion and $1.507 billion, representing a growth of 2% to 5% [1][4]. Business Segments - Excluding self-operated products and live e-commerce, the net revenue for FY2025Q4 grew by 18.7%. The overseas examination and consultation services grew by 14.6% and 8.2%, respectively, while domestic examination services for adults and college students increased by 17.0%. New educational businesses saw a growth of 32.5% [2][3]. - The number of registrations for non-subject tutoring reached 918,000, an increase of 4.9%, and the active paid users of the intelligent learning system and devices reached 255,000, a growth of 36% [2].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for New Oriental-S (09901.HK) [1][3] Core Insights - The company's core business profitability is improving, and a new shareholder return plan demonstrates confidence in future performance [1][3] - The report adjusts the Non-GAAP net profit forecasts for FY2026 and FY2027 down to $580 million and $630 million respectively, with an expectation of $690 million for FY2028 [3] - The current stock price corresponds to a PE ratio (Non-GAAP) of 12, 11, and 10 times for FY2026 to FY2028 [3] Financial Performance Summary - FY2025Q4 total net revenue reached $1.24 billion, a year-on-year increase of 9.4%, while excluding self-operated products and live e-commerce, total revenue was $1.09 billion, up 18.7% year-on-year [8] - The operating cash inflow for FY2025Q4 was $399 million, with capital expenditures of $65.9 million [8] - The company expects a 2% to 5% year-on-year growth in net revenue for FY26Q1 and a 5% to 10% growth for FY2026 [8] - The core business showed robust performance, with revenue from overseas exam preparation and consulting growing by 14.6% and 8.2% respectively, and domestic exam preparation for adults and college students increasing by approximately 17.0% [8] - Non-GAAP net profit for FY2025Q4 was $98.08 million, a year-on-year increase of 59.4%, indicating significant improvement in core education business profitability [8] Financial Forecasts - Total revenue projections for FY2024A to FY2028E are $4.314 billion, $4.900 billion, $5.372 billion, $5.854 billion, and $6.277 billion respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 43.89%, 13.60%, 9.63%, 8.96%, and 7.24% [1][9] - The forecasted Non-GAAP net profits for FY2024A to FY2028E are $464 million, $517 million, $577 million, $632 million, and $685 million, with growth rates of 79.15%, 11.44%, 11.57%, 9.60%, and 8.38% respectively [1][9] - The report highlights a significant increase in operating profit for Non-GAAP, which is projected to reach $688.83 million by FY2028 [9]

Core Insights - New Oriental achieved net revenue of $1.243 billion in FY25Q4, a year-on-year increase of 9.4%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was $7.1 million, down 73.7% year-on-year [1] - The core education business remained stable, but revenue growth guidance for FY26Q1 has decreased [1][2] - The company expects FY26Q1 net revenue to be between $1.464 billion and $1.507 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 2%-5% [2] Revenue Breakdown - Excluding revenue from self-operated products and live e-commerce, FY25Q4 net revenue was $1.0885 billion, up 18.7% year-on-year, surpassing previous guidance [1] - Revenue from overseas exam preparation increased by 14.6%, while overseas consulting revenue rose by 8.2% in FY25Q4 [1] - Domestic exam preparation for adults and college students saw a year-on-year revenue increase of 17.0% in FY25Q4 [1] New Business Developments - Revenue from new educational services grew by 32.5% year-on-year in FY25Q4, with approximately 918,000 registrations and 255,000 active paying users for smart learning systems [2] - The number of operational outlets exceeded 1,300 by the end of FY25Q4, with expansion plans on track [2] Profitability and Margin Analysis - FY25Q4 operating profit margin was -0.7%, down from 0.9% in the same period last year, primarily due to a one-time goodwill impairment of $60.3 million in the kindergarten business [3] - Non-GAAP operating profit margin for FY25Q4 was 6.6%, an increase of 3.3 percentage points year-on-year [3] - The company anticipates that despite challenges in FY26Q1, profitability may still see year-on-year growth due to the turnaround of the live e-commerce segment and ongoing cost reduction efforts [3] Future Outlook - The company has announced a three-year shareholder return plan, intending to return 50% of the previous fiscal year's net profit to shareholders through dividends or buybacks [2] - Profit forecasts for FY26 and FY27 have been adjusted downwards to $481 million and $559 million, respectively, reflecting a conservative outlook due to macroeconomic pressures [3]

Core Viewpoint - New Oriental's FY25Q4 net revenue reached $1.243 billion, a year-on-year increase of 9.4%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was $7.1 million, a decrease of 73.7% [4] Group 1: Financial Performance - FY25Q4 core education business maintained stability with net revenue (excluding self-operated products and live e-commerce) at $1.0885 billion, up 18.7% year-on-year, exceeding previous guidance [5] - The company expects FY26Q1 overall net revenue to be between $1.464 billion and $1.507 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 2%-5% [6] - FY25Q4 operating profit margin was -0.7%, down from 0.9% in the same period last year, primarily due to a one-time goodwill impairment of $60.3 million in the kindergarten business [7] Group 2: Business Segments - In FY25Q4, the overseas examination preparation business revenue grew by 14.6%, and the overseas consulting business revenue increased by 8.2% [5] - The new education business saw a revenue increase of 32.5% year-on-year, with approximately 918,000 registrations and 255,000 active paying users for smart learning systems [5] - The company announced a three-year shareholder return plan, intending to return 50% of the previous fiscal year's net profit to shareholders through dividends or buybacks [6] Group 3: Future Outlook - Despite a significant slowdown in revenue growth for the overseas business and increased competition, the profitability from the Oriental Selection is expected to positively contribute to overall earnings [8] - The company aims to improve overall profit margins in FY26Q1 through cost reduction and efficiency enhancement measures [8]