Core Insights - The local life service market is experiencing intense competition, particularly between JD.com and Meituan, with JD's founder Liu Qiangdong personally engaging in the delivery experience, indicating a serious commitment to the market [1] - JD.com is positioning itself with a focus on "quality delivery" and a "20-minute late delivery free" policy, alongside a "zero commission" for the first year for merchants, which has made JD's delivery service a hot topic recently [1] - The local life service market has evolved significantly since the early days of O2O models, with Meituan establishing a near-monopoly after its merger with Dianping in 2015, but now faces renewed competition from JD.com [1] JD.com Delivery Service - JD.com announced that its delivery service has surpassed 10 million daily orders, covering 166 cities, but is still in a learning phase [3] - The scale of JD's delivery riders is approximately 1.3 million, with only 10,000 full-time riders, significantly lower than Meituan's 7 million riders, which raises concerns about JD's delivery capabilities [3] - Issues with JD's positioning system have been reported, leading to discrepancies in delivery times and difficulties in route planning for riders [5] Market Dynamics - The online food delivery market in China is projected to reach 17,469 billion yuan by 2025, making it the largest segment of the local life service market [8] - JD.com aims to leverage high-frequency delivery services to boost its low-frequency e-commerce business, competing against platforms like Taobao and Pinduoduo [8] - Meituan's established "dual network" of merchants and delivery riders presents a significant barrier to entry for JD.com, as Meituan has a stronghold in delivery speed and merchant variety [9] Competitive Strategies - JD.com is implementing a substantial subsidy plan, expected to exceed 10 billion yuan within a year, to attract users and compete on price [12] - Meituan's new membership system aims to enhance user loyalty, offering various benefits across multiple service categories, while JD's membership focuses primarily on e-commerce [10] - The competition is intensifying as Meituan faces challenges from JD's aggressive pricing and rider benefits, including social security contributions for full-time riders [13] Broader Market Trends - The food delivery market is characterized by low profit margins, with global platforms expected to see net profit margins between 1.5% and 3.3% in 2024 [16] - Consumer behavior is shifting towards home cooking and lower-cost options, impacting the demand for delivery services [16][17] - New players like Douyin and Kuaishou are entering the local life service market, leveraging their video content platforms to attract users and merchants, further complicating the competitive landscape [18][20]

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Summary of Conference Call Company Overview - The conference call pertains to **Meituan**, a leading platform for local services in China, focusing on food delivery, on-demand retail, and various other services. Key Financial Highlights - In 2024, Meituan's total revenue increased by **22% year-over-year** to **RMB 337.6 billion** [1] - The fourth quarter revenue grew by **20.1% year-over-year** to **RMB 88.5 billion** [8] - Adjusted net profit for the fourth quarter reached **RMB 9.8 billion** [8] - The cost of revenue ratio decreased by **3.9 percentage points** to **62.2%** [8] - Total segment operating profit grew to **RMB 10.7 billion**, with an operating margin increase from **4.3% to 12.1%** [8] Business Performance Food Delivery - Daily order volume exceeded **98 million** on a peak day in June 2024 [2] - The transaction frequency of mid to high-frequency users continued to grow year-over-year [9] - The order volume for the **Ping Hao Fan** model reached new highs, redefining affordable catering [3] - The food delivery business has become a significant growth driver for the restaurant sector [2] On-Demand Retail - Meituan InstaShopping expanded product selections significantly, driving consumer demand [2] - The number of Meituan Instamart and its order contribution grew rapidly, especially in lower-tier markets [3] In-Store Business - Order volume increased by over **65% year-over-year** in 2024 [5] - The in-store business achieved robust growth in lower-tier markets, driven by tailored special deals [6] Overseas Expansion - Launched **Kita** in Saudi Arabia, expanding to major cities with rapid user growth [7] - Plans to explore further overseas markets while focusing on food delivery as a primary business [18] Technological Innovations - Meituan is investing in **AI** and autonomous delivery technologies, with a focus on integrating AI into daily operations and product offerings [12][15] - The in-house large-language model, **LoanCat**, is enhancing employee productivity and customer service efficiency [13] Merchant and Courier Support - Launched a **RMB 1 billion** merchant support program to improve service quality and efficiency [4] - Implemented measures to enhance courier rights and benefits, including **RMB 1.4 billion** in occupational injury insurance [4] Strategic Focus - Meituan aims to facilitate industry digital transformation and improve operational efficiency [7] - The company is committed to sustainable development and enhancing the local services ecosystem [7] - Plans to unify the **Shenhuiyuan** program into a broader **Meituan Membership Program** to enhance user benefits [26] Market Outlook - The company anticipates continued growth in both food delivery and on-demand retail, with a target of over **100 million orders per day** [23] - Focus on improving operational efficiency and expanding into new categories while maintaining a strong cash position [19][22] Conclusion - Meituan's strategic initiatives and technological advancements position it well for future growth, with a strong emphasis on enhancing user experience and operational efficiency across its diverse service offerings [27]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Meituan-W with a target price of 178.12 HKD [5][12][15] Core Insights - The overall performance of Meituan in Q4 2024 exceeded expectations, with revenue reaching 885 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 20% [9] - The core local business showed resilience, with revenue of 656 billion CNY in Q4 2024, up 19% year-on-year [9] - New business segments, particularly overseas expansion, are seeing positive developments, with new business revenue growing by 24% year-on-year [10] Summary by Sections Delivery Business - In Q4 2024, the delivery orders grew in the high single digits, with average order value (AOV) declining year-on-year but showing a reduced decline quarter-on-quarter [2] - The operational improvements and increased monetization rates helped offset the negative impact of AOV decline on revenue [2] - The macroeconomic environment continues to affect delivery order volumes and AOV, but there are structural opportunities for advertising revenue growth [2] Flash Purchase - Flash purchase orders are estimated to have increased by approximately 25% in Q4 2024, achieving profitability for the year [3] - The convenience of instant retail is stimulating consumer demand, particularly in lower-tier markets [3] - Revenue growth is expected to outpace order growth, contributing significantly to long-term profits [3] In-store and Travel Services - Orders in the in-store and travel segment are projected to grow over 65% year-on-year in 2024, with record highs in annual transaction users and active merchants [4] - The introduction of live streaming and promotional activities is enhancing merchant operations and marketing efficiency [4] - The organizational adjustments and the launch of the Meituan membership system are expected to improve customer acquisition and transaction frequency in this segment [4] Financial Projections - The report forecasts a revenue of 337.6 billion CNY for 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 21.99% [12] - Adjusted net profit for 2024 is projected at 35.8 billion CNY, reflecting a significant year-on-year increase of 158.43% [12] - The estimated earnings per share for 2024 is 5.86 CNY, with a projected increase in subsequent years [12][14]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Meituan-W (03690.HK) is "Outperform" [5] Core Views - The core local business is developing smoothly, with a focus on the launch of AI assistants in 2025 and overseas expansion [4][6] - Revenue increased by 20% year-on-year, with adjusted profit margin improving by 5 percentage points [1][8] - The company is expected to continue optimizing subsidies and delivery fees to offset additional investments in rider social security [2][19] Revenue and Profitability - In Q4 2024, Meituan achieved operating revenue of 885 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 20% [1][8] - The adjusted net profit for the quarter was 98 billion CNY, representing a 125% year-on-year growth, with an adjusted net profit margin of 11% [1][8] - The gross profit margin improved by approximately 4 percentage points due to enhanced cost efficiency [1][8] Business Segments - The food delivery business saw a 9% year-on-year increase in order volume, with average order value (AOV) decline narrowing [2][15] - The in-store and travel business experienced over 40% growth in order volume, with a GTV increase of about 24% [3][19] - New business revenue grew by 23% year-on-year to 229 billion CNY, although operating losses increased to 2.2 billion CNY [4][22] Future Outlook - The company plans to launch an AI assistant this year to enhance consumer search and transaction experiences [4][8] - Adjusted net profit forecasts for 2025 have been slightly lowered to 515 billion CNY, while 2026 estimates have been raised to 653 billion CNY [6][23] - The company is expected to continue its expansion in lower-tier cities and overseas markets, with a focus on sustainable growth [4][6]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Meituan-W (03690) is "Buy" (maintained) [2][8] Core Insights - In Q4 2024, Meituan's total revenue reached 885 billion RMB, representing a year-over-year increase of 20%, slightly above consensus expectations by 0.6% [5] - Adjusted EBITDA for the same period was 115 billion RMB, showing a year-over-year growth of 207%, but fell short of consensus expectations by 1.7% [5] - Adjusted net profit was 98 billion RMB, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 98%, which was in line with expectations [5] - Core local commerce revenue for Q4 2024 was 656 billion RMB, up 19% year-over-year, exceeding consensus expectations by 0.4% [5] - New business revenue was 229 billion RMB, a year-over-year increase of 24%, also surpassing consensus expectations by 1.1% [5] Revenue Breakdown - Core local commerce revenue was 656 billion RMB with an operating profit of 129 billion RMB, up 61% year-over-year, exceeding expectations by 10.6% [5] - New business revenue was 229 billion RMB, with an operating loss of 22 billion RMB, which narrowed by 55% year-over-year [5][6] Business Expansion - Meituan's food delivery and flash purchase businesses are expanding, with transaction users exceeding 770 million and active merchants reaching 14.5 million, both hitting record highs [6] - The company launched a 1 billion RMB merchant support plan in Q4 2024 to enhance service quality and operational efficiency [5][6] - Flash purchase services have partnered with over 5,600 large retail chains and 570 brand merchants, covering over 200 cities with more than 30,000 warehouses [6] Future Projections - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at 393 billion RMB, 454 billion RMB, and 521 billion RMB, with growth rates of 16%, 16%, and 15% respectively [7] - Adjusted net profit forecasts for the same period are 48 billion RMB, 55 billion RMB, and 66 billion RMB, with growth rates of 10%, 14%, and 20% respectively [7] - The long-term outlook for Meituan remains positive due to its operational efficiency and business barriers [7]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Meituan-W (03690) is "Buy" (maintained) [2][8] Core Insights - In Q4 2024, Meituan's total revenue reached 885 billion CNY, representing a year-over-year increase of 20%, slightly above consensus expectations by 0.6% [5] - Adjusted EBITDA was 115 billion CNY, a year-over-year increase of 207%, but 1.7% below consensus expectations [5] - Adjusted net profit was 98 billion CNY, a year-over-year increase of 98%, aligning closely with expectations [5] - Core local commerce revenue for Q4 2024 was 656 billion CNY, up 19% year-over-year, exceeding consensus expectations by 0.4% [5] - New business revenue was 229 billion CNY, a year-over-year increase of 24%, also above consensus expectations by 1.1% [5] Revenue Breakdown - Core local commerce revenue for Q4 2024 was 656 billion CNY, with an operating profit of 129 billion CNY, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 61% [5] - New business revenue was 229 billion CNY, with an operating loss of 22 billion CNY, which is a 55% reduction in losses year-over-year [5][6] Business Expansion - Meituan's transaction user base exceeded 770 million, with active merchants increasing to 14.5 million, both reaching record highs [6] - The food delivery and Meituan Flash Purchase businesses are expanding rapidly, with a cash support plan of 1 billion CNY launched to assist merchants [6] - Meituan Flash Purchase has partnered with over 5,600 large retail chains and 410,000 local merchants, covering over 200 cities with more than 30,000 warehouses [6] Future Projections - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at 393 billion CNY, 454 billion CNY, and 521 billion CNY, with growth rates of 16%, 16%, and 15% respectively [7] - Adjusted net profit projections for the same period are 48 billion CNY, 55 billion CNY, and 66 billion CNY, with growth rates of 10%, 14%, and 20% respectively [7] - The report maintains a long-term positive outlook on Meituan's operational efficiency and business barriers [7]