二是终止使用15亿闲置资金进行证券投资，在大牛市面前竟抵挡住了诱惑。 8月22日，上周五盘后，某公司连发5条公告，主要传达了三层信息。 一是未来三年（2025年-2027年）每年计划分红2-3次，每年现金分红不低于当年可分配利润的4 0%，且未来3年年均分红金额不低于年均归母净利润的40%。 二季度末账上净现金超180亿。 | 作者 | | 观韬 | | --- | --- | --- | | 编辑 | | 小白 | 三是将上述未来3年的股东回报计划增补为临时议案，提交临时股东大会审议。 一石激起千层浪，大家不关注不要紧，一关注发现，这公司半年报账面货币资金125.71亿，交易性金 融资产97.35亿，短期借款34.86亿，长期借款5.07亿，一年内到期非流动负债1.75亿，另有40.97亿应 付债券，不过全是可转债。 扣除可转债之外的有息负债后，账面净现金多达超过180亿，即便把可转债全部扣除，也有140亿。而 上周五收盘，总市值只有不到124亿。 ...

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]

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]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights New Oriental's financial performance in Q4 FY25, with total revenue of $1.243 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 9.4% [1] - The education business, including cultural tourism, generated $1.083 billion in revenue, showing a year-on-year increase of 18.7% [1] - The company's Non-GAAP net profit attributed to the parent company was $98 million, up 59.4% year-on-year, with a Non-GAAP net profit margin of 7.9%, expanding by 2.5 percentage points year-on-year [1] Group 2 - The study abroad business is experiencing a slowdown, with revenue from overseas exam training and consulting reaching $315 million, a year-on-year growth of 11%, which is a deceleration of 6.5 percentage points compared to the same period last year [1] - The company is adjusting its one-on-one training model to a one-to-many format to lower class prices and is expanding its services to include youth overseas exam training to enhance growth resilience [1] Group 3 - New business segments, including K9 competency training and learning machine services, saw a revenue increase of 32.5% to $307 million, driven by sustained high growth in non-subject competency services [2] - The company plans to expand its educational network to 1,318 locations, a year-on-year increase of 28.6%, indicating continued high growth [2] - The Non-GAAP operating profit margin for the education business is expected to expand by approximately 4.1 percentage points to 6.5% in Q4, reversing the declining trend from Q3 [2] Group 4 - Due to the slowdown in education business growth, the company expects Q1 FY26 revenue to grow only 2-5% year-on-year, with an annual growth forecast of 5-10% [3] - The company has revised its revenue forecasts for FY26 and FY27 to $5.28 billion and $5.79 billion, respectively, down from previous estimates [3] - The DCF target price has been lowered to $53.4, corresponding to a PE ratio of 15.6x for FY26 and a PEG ratio of 1.64x [3]

Investment Rating - The report downgrades the investment rating of the company to "Accumulate" [1] Core Views - The company's FY25Q4 net revenue reached USD 1.243 billion, a year-on-year increase of 9.4%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was USD 7.1 million, a decrease of 73.7% [3][4] - The core education business showed steady growth, but the overseas and cultural tourism businesses negatively impacted profits [4][6] - The company expects FY26Q1 net revenue to be between USD 1.464 billion and USD 1.507 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 2%-5%, indicating a significant slowdown compared to previous guidance [5][7] Summary by Sections Revenue Performance - FY25Q4 net revenue (excluding self-operated products and live e-commerce) was USD 1.0885 billion, up 18.7% year-on-year, exceeding previous guidance [4] - The overseas examination preparation business revenue grew by 14.6%, and the overseas consulting business revenue increased by 8.2% [4] - Domestic examination preparation for adults and university students saw a revenue increase of 17.0% [4] Profitability - 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 USD 60.3 million in the kindergarten business [6] - Non-GAAP operating profit margin for FY25Q4 was 6.6%, an increase of 3.3 percentage points year-on-year [6] Financial Forecasts - The company has revised down its net profit forecasts for FY26 and FY27 to USD 481 million and USD 559 million, respectively, reflecting a 10% and 18% reduction [7][8] - The projected EPS for FY26, FY27, and FY28 are USD 0.29, USD 0.34, and USD 0.38, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 15x, 13x, and 12x [7][8]

Core Viewpoint - New Oriental Education Technology (Group) Co., Ltd. reported a 9.4% year-over-year increase in revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, reaching $1.243 billion, while net revenue excluding certain business segments rose by 18.7% [1][3] Financial Performance - For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, New Oriental's net revenue was $1.243 billion, up from $1.137 billion in the same quarter last year, marking a 9.4% increase [1][2] - The company reported an operating loss of $8.674 million for the quarter, compared to an operating profit of $1.050 million in the previous year [2] - Net profit attributable to New Oriental shareholders was $7.1 million, a decrease of 73.7% year-over-year [3] Business Segments - Revenue from overseas exam preparation and consulting services grew by approximately 14.6% and 8.2% respectively [3] - Domestic exam preparation services for adults and college students recorded a year-over-year growth of about 17.0% [3] - New educational businesses maintained strong growth, with a revenue increase of 32.5% [3] Shareholder Returns - The board approved an extension of the share repurchase program, increasing the total authorized repurchase value from $400 million to $700 million [3][4] - As of May 31, 2025, the company repurchased approximately 14.5 million American Depositary Shares (ADS) for a total value of about $700 million [4] Deferred Revenue and Cash Position - As of May 31, 2025, New Oriental's deferred revenue balance was $1.955 billion, an increase of 9.8% from $1.78 billion a year earlier [5] - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of $1.612 billion, with additional short-term investments totaling $1.874 billion [5] Future Guidance - For the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, the company expects net revenue to be between $1.464 billion and $1.507 billion, representing a year-over-year growth rate of 2% to 5% [6] - For the full fiscal year 2026, net revenue is projected to be between $5.145 billion and $5.39 billion, indicating a growth rate of 5% to 10% [7] Market Position - As of the latest closing, New Oriental's stock price was HKD 36.5, with a market capitalization of HKD 59.688 billion [8]