Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1][4][12] Core Views - The company achieved a significant quarter-on-quarter revenue increase in Q2, driven by new game releases, indicating strong performance momentum [4][5] - The company's H1 revenue reached 1.662 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16.47%, with a net profit of 777 million yuan, up 8.27% year-on-year [4] - The contract liabilities reached 889 million yuan by the end of Q2, reflecting a 79% year-on-year increase, indicating ongoing strong game performance [4][5] Financial Summary - For 2025, the company is projected to achieve a net profit of 2.293 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 60.9% [4][9] - The revenue forecast for 2025 is set at 4.688 billion yuan, representing a 60.4% increase compared to the previous year [4][9] - The company's gross margin is expected to be 90.5% in 2025, with a net margin of 48.9% [9] Game Performance - The game "Supernatural Action Group" has shown exponential growth in user scale and revenue, ranking in the top 5 of iOS free games and top 4 in iOS revenue charts [5][6] - The game "Original Journey" has expanded its user base significantly, with over 20 million new users in the first half of the year [5] AI Integration - The company is exploring AI integration in gaming, enhancing user engagement and driving revenue growth through innovative gameplay [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected stock price increase of over 15% compared to the benchmark index [4]. Core Views - The company's revenue and profit showed steady growth in the first half of 2025, with a revenue of 1.662 billion RMB, up 16.47% year-on-year, and a net profit of 777 million RMB, up 8.27% year-on-year. The company also announced a cash dividend of 1.50 RMB per share, boosting investor confidence [2][4]. - The game "Supernatural Action Team" exceeded market expectations after its launch, achieving over 1 million concurrent players in July and maintaining a top 10 position in the iOS sales chart. The mature product line is performing steadily, with significant user growth in the "Journey" IP segment [3][4]. Financial Summary - For the first half of 2025, the company reported a revenue of 1.662 billion RMB, with a year-on-year growth of 16.47%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 777 million RMB, reflecting an 8.27% increase. The second quarter saw a revenue of 938 million RMB, up 28.42% year-on-year, and a net profit of 429 million RMB, up 17.49% year-on-year [2]. - The company expects earnings per share (EPS) to be 1.09 RMB in 2025, 1.58 RMB in 2026, and 1.74 RMB in 2027, with corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 28x, 19x, and 17x respectively [4][6]. - The financial forecast indicates a revenue of 4.761 billion RMB in 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 62.91%, and a net profit of 2.116 billion RMB, reflecting a 48.49% increase [6][11].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected investment return that exceeds the market benchmark by over 20% in the next 6-12 months [4][8]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 1.662 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 16.47%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 777 million yuan, up 8.27% year-over-year [1][4]. - The flagship mobile game "Original Journey" has seen significant user growth, with 5.86 million new users in its first month and over 20 million new users in the first half of 2025 [1][2]. - The game "Supernatural Action Group" has exceeded expectations, achieving a peak of over 1 million concurrent users and ranking in the top 4 of the iOS game sales chart [2]. Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 938 million yuan, a year-over-year increase of 28.42%, and a net profit of 429 million yuan, up 17.49% year-over-year [1][4]. - The report forecasts net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 to be 2.289 billion yuan, 3.088 billion yuan, and 3.631 billion yuan respectively, with year-over-year growth rates of 60.6%, 34.9%, and 17.6% [2][3]. User Engagement and Innovation - The company has successfully integrated AI into its gaming experience, enhancing user interaction and engagement through innovative gameplay mechanics [2]. - The game "Original Journey" has fully integrated AI NPCs, improving user experience through strategic assistance and emotional companionship [2]. Market Position and Future Outlook - The company is well-positioned in the gaming industry, with a strong pipeline of new products and ongoing user engagement strategies [2][3]. - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the commercial performance of new titles, particularly "Supernatural Action Group," as user growth continues to accelerate [2].

Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 1.662 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 16.47% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 777 million yuan, with a year-over-year growth of 8.27% [1] - The company’s flagship mobile games, "Original Journey" and "Ball Battle," have established a solid user base, with "Original Journey" achieving 5.86 million new users in its first month post-launch [1] Financial Performance - In Q2, the company achieved a revenue of 938 million yuan, marking a year-over-year increase of 28.42% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for Q2 was 429 million yuan, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 17.49% [1] - The non-recurring net profit for Q2 was 444 million yuan, showing a year-over-year decline of 7.40% [1] Game Performance and User Growth - "Original Journey" has seen a total of over 20 million new users in the first half of 2025, with a stable monthly revenue of 100 million yuan [1] - "Ball Battle" has experienced significant user growth, with over 11 million new users in the first half of 2025 and over 1 million monthly active users for its mini-program [1] - "Supernatural Action Group" has exceeded expectations, achieving a milestone of over 1 million concurrent users and ranking in the top 4 of the iOS game sales chart [2] Product Development and Innovation - The game "Supernatural Action Group" has shown exponential growth in user base and revenue, with significant improvements in rankings from June to July [2] - The company is innovating game interactions through AI, with "Space Kill" introducing a new mode that combines users with AI entities for competitive gameplay [2] - The "Original Journey" IP has made significant progress in AI integration, enhancing user experience through intelligent NPCs [2] Profit Forecast - The company projects net profits attributable to shareholders of 2.289 billion yuan, 3.088 billion yuan, and 3.631 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with year-over-year growth rates of 60.6%, 34.9%, and 17.6% [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price of RMB 38.99 [1][8]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of RMB 1.662 billion for H1 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 16.47%, and a net profit of RMB 777 million, up 8.27% year-over-year. The growth is primarily driven by increased game revenue, particularly from "Supernatural Action Group" [1]. - The company is optimistic about the continued contribution from "Supernatural" and the ongoing integration of AI in gaming, which is expected to enhance user experience and drive long-term growth [1][3]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, the company achieved a revenue of RMB 938 million, a year-over-year increase of 28.42% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 29.64%. The net profit for Q2 was RMB 429 million, up 17.49% year-over-year and 23.37% quarter-over-quarter [1]. - The company’s H1 gross margin was 90.78%, an increase of 2.36 percentage points year-over-year, attributed to a decrease in game-related operating costs [4]. Game Performance - "Supernatural Action Group" has shown rapid growth, with simultaneous online users exceeding 1 million in July, and it reached a peak position of TOP4 in the iOS game sales chart. The company’s strategy for older games has also proven effective, with "Original Journey" maintaining a stable monthly revenue of approximately RMB 100 million [2]. - The product "Ming Jiang Sha" received a new license in July and is set to begin its first paid test on August 27 [2]. AI Integration - The company is advancing the integration of AI in gaming, with the upcoming launch of "Space Kill" featuring a new mode that combines multiple users and AI entities in competitive gameplay, enhancing social interaction and strategic depth [3]. - The intelligent transformation of the "Journey" IP has made significant progress, with the core AI NPC achieving an accuracy rate of over 99% in strategy guidance, further improving user experience [3]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company has adjusted its profit forecasts for 2025-2027, raising the expected net profit to RMB 2.258 billion for 2025, RMB 3.275 billion for 2026, and RMB 3.700 billion for 2027, reflecting increases of 15.47%, 38.57%, and 40.96% respectively [5][12]. - The target price has been raised to RMB 38.99, based on a 23x PE for 2026, reflecting the strong performance of new products and the effective integration of AI in gaming [5].

Group 1: Gaming Industry - Citic Securities reports significant performance growth in Q3 2023, emphasizing gaming as a key focus for the year [1] - The gaming sector is experiencing a 20% increase in domestic self-developed online games in the first half of the year, driven by improvements in ARPPU [1] - Upcoming game releases such as "Valorant," "Famous Generals," and "Nine Muses" are expected to contribute to a strong Q3 performance [1] Group 2: Cobalt Market - Huatai Securities predicts a cyclical upward opportunity for cobalt prices between 2025 and 2027 due to long-term supply-demand optimization [2] - The cobalt supply-demand relationship is likely to remain in a state of shortage in 2026 and 2027, suggesting a potential price rebound [2] - Future cobalt prices are expected to trend upwards, with a price center projected to be above 350,000 RMB per ton [2] Group 3: Solar Thermal Power - Citic Securities highlights the importance of solar thermal power in constructing a new type of power system, providing stable renewable energy [3] - Solar thermal power can function as both a peak-shaving power source and energy storage, offering long-cycle peak-shaving capabilities [3] - The value distribution of solar thermal systems indicates that the concentrator system, heat absorption system, thermal system, and storage system hold significant value [3]

Group 1: Gaming Industry - The gaming sector is expected to see significant performance growth in Q3 2023, driven by high earnings per share (EPS) revisions and improved market conditions [1] - Domestic self-developed online games in the first half of the year experienced a 20% increase, primarily due to enhanced average revenue per user (ARPPU) [1] - Major titles set to launch include "Valorant," "Famous Generals," "Nine Muses of the Wild," "Iser" domestic version, and "Eternal Ring," contributing to a strong Q3 performance [1] Group 2: Cobalt Market - Cobalt prices are anticipated to experience a cyclical upward trend between 2025 and 2027 due to an optimized long-term supply-demand balance [2] - The cobalt supply-demand relationship is likely to remain in a state of shortage in 2026 and 2027, suggesting a potential price rebound similar to previous cycles [2] - Future cobalt prices may stabilize above 350,000 yuan per ton, indicating a sustained increase in the coming years [2] Group 3: Solar Thermal Power - Solar thermal power is recognized for its significant role in constructing a new type of power system, providing stable and continuous electricity generation [3] - This energy source combines peak-shaving capabilities and energy storage, offering long-term peak regulation and inertia in the power system [3] - The value distribution of solar thermal systems highlights that the concentrator system, heat absorption system, thermal system, and storage system hold substantial value [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [7] Core Viewpoints - The launch of the first "Dream Level" costume "Wuling'er - Mirror Dream" for the game "Supernatural Action Group" on the 17th has led to a peak ranking in the iOS free list at Top 3 and Top 4 in the sales list, marking a new high since its launch [2][4] - The unique themes and gameplay of "Supernatural Action Group" are driving sustained interest, with strong social features potentially making it another blockbuster product with high daily active users (DAU) [2][4] - The company is actively advancing several new games, including "Five Thousand Years" and "Famous Generals Kill," alongside a comprehensive layout of game + AI strategies, supporting long-term growth [2][4] Summary by Sections Event Description - The first "Dream Level" costume "Wuling'er - Mirror Dream" was launched on the 17th, achieving significant rankings in various app store categories [4] Event Commentary - The game "Supernatural Action Group" has maintained a weekly update frequency since summer, with new costumes, characters, and maps contributing to its ranking improvements [11] - The game features innovative themes such as "supernatural, Cthulhu, and folk horror," appealing to younger players' desire for excitement and curiosity [11] - The company is integrating AI technology into gameplay, with products like "Space Kill" being among the first to utilize AI in the gaming industry [11] Financial Forecast and Investment Suggestions - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 2.26 billion and 2.86 billion for 2025 and 2026, respectively, corresponding to price-to-earnings ratios of 24.3 and 19.1 times [11]

Core Viewpoint - The gaming industry in China is experiencing a significant transformation, with a focus on international expansion and ecosystem development, driven by technological innovation and cultural integration [1][3]. Group 1: Market Trends - The online gaming concept index has increased by 9.60% since June 23, with four consecutive days of gains [1]. - In the first seven months of 2025, a total of 884 domestic games received approval, an increase of 151 games compared to the same period last year [2]. - The Chinese gaming market size reached 28.051 billion yuan in May 2025, showing a year-on-year growth of 9.86% and a month-on-month growth of 2.56% [4]. Group 2: International Expansion - In June 2025, 33 Chinese game companies ranked in the global top 100 mobile game publishers, collectively earning $1.76 billion, which accounts for 33% of the total revenue of the top 100 [3]. - ST华通's subsidiary, 点点互动, saw a 10% month-on-month revenue increase in June, maintaining its position as the second-highest Chinese mobile game publisher globally [3]. Group 3: Investment Opportunities - Four key investment themes are identified: high industry prosperity, focus on premium products by leading companies, a surge in new product releases, and innovative gameplay in niche markets [5]. - The gaming community is expected to benefit from the industry's high prosperity, with increased user activity and downloads anticipated [4].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese gaming industry is accelerating its international expansion, transitioning from product output to ecosystem construction, with a focus on technological innovation, cultural integration, and industry chain collaboration [1][2]. Game License Approval Normalization - The National Press and Publication Administration approved 127 domestic online games in July 2025, with a total of 884 games approved from January to July 2025, an increase of 151 games compared to the same period last year [1][2]. - Analysts believe that the high volume of game license approvals will continue, indicating a normalization in the approval process and ongoing industry recovery [1]. Accelerated International Expansion - The trend of Chinese games going global has become a key development line, with 33 Chinese game companies entering the global mobile game publisher revenue TOP100 list in June 2025, collectively earning $1.76 billion, accounting for 33% of the total revenue of the top 100 [2]. - ST华通's subsidiary, 点点互动, saw a 10% month-on-month revenue increase in June, maintaining its position as the second-highest Chinese mobile game publisher globally [2]. Market Demand and Growth - The domestic gaming market remains robust, with high demand and supportive policies from various provinces and cities, leading to a new product cycle for A-share gaming companies [2][3]. - The Chinese gaming market size reached 28.05 billion yuan in May 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 9.86% and a month-on-month growth of 2.56% [3]. Investment Logic - Four main investment logic points are highlighted: high industry prosperity, focus on premium products by leading manufacturers, a surge in new product releases, and continuous innovation in niche segments like SLG and casual games [4].