Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 2.338 billion yuan, a year-over-year increase of 9.41% but a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 16.28% [1] - The net profit attributable to the parent company was 284 million yuan, showing a year-over-year decline of 0.24% and a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 38.32% [1] Group 2: Gaming Business - The gaming segment generated 1.037 billion yuan in revenue, representing a year-over-year increase of 13.71% but a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 19.73%, accounting for 44.33% of total revenue [1] - The revenue growth was primarily driven by existing titles such as "Dust White Zone" and "Jian Wang 3," while the decline was attributed to fewer commercial content releases for "Jian Wang 3" in Q1 [1] - The company anticipates continued long-term operation of existing products and expects the launch of "Jian Wang 3: No Boundaries" in June 2024 to enhance user growth and engagement [1] - The upcoming sci-fi mech shooting game "Limit Break" had a peak concurrent player count of over 317,000 during testing and is scheduled for release in July 2025, which is expected to be a significant breakthrough for the company [1] Group 3: Office Business - The office software and services segment reported revenue of 1.301 billion yuan, with a year-over-year increase of 6.21% but a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 13.30%, making up 55.67% of total revenue [2] - The growth in revenue was mainly due to the performance of WPS Personal and WPS 365, although it was partially offset by a decline in WPS software business [2] - The increase in WPS Personal revenue was driven by strategies focused on enhancing AI active user numbers and rich membership benefits, while WPS 365 growth stemmed from supporting organizational clients in digital office transformation [2] - The decline in WPS software revenue was influenced by new procurement processes in 2025 [2] - The company aims to focus on AI, collaboration, and internationalization, with expectations for rapid growth in overseas WPS Personal business through localized operations and differentiated features [2] Group 4: R&D and Expenses - In Q1 2025, the company's R&D, sales, and management expenses were 828 million, 340 million, and 160 million yuan respectively, with year-over-year increases of 16.14%, 30.30%, and 0.01% [3] - The increase in R&D expenses was primarily due to a rise in employee numbers and AI-related expenditures to support the development of AI and collaboration capabilities [3] - Sales expenses increased year-over-year mainly due to promotions for new games [3] Group 5: Profit Forecast and Investment Rating - The company maintains its previous profit forecast, expecting EPS of 1.33, 1.65, and 1.95 yuan for 2025-2027, corresponding to current PE ratios of 25, 20, and 17 times [3] - The company is optimistic about the steady development of its dual business model and anticipates breakthroughs in new gaming categories and continued implementation of office AI and international expansion [3]

Group 1 - The company's Q1 performance was affected by seasonal factors, with increased R&D spending on AI and new game categories [1][2] - Total revenue in Q1 increased by 9% year-on-year, with gaming and WPS revenues growing by 14% and 6% respectively, but declining by 20% and 13% quarter-on-quarter [1] - Adjusted operating profit in Q1 decreased by 3% year-on-year, primarily due to increased R&D and sales expenses related to WPS AI development and new game launches [1] Group 2 - The gaming business experienced a quarter-on-quarter decline mainly due to seasonal reductions in commercial updates for "Jian Wang 3" [2] - WPS business revenue declined quarter-on-quarter due to the impact of the 2025 procurement process on WPS software [2] - Upcoming game releases include "Jie Xian Ji," which is ranked fifth on the global Steam wishlist and is expected to launch this summer, and "Jian Xia Qian Yuan: Zero," anticipated to launch at the end of May [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Kingsoft Corporation (03888.HK) [1] Core Views - The report highlights the importance of the upcoming launch of the game "Limitless Machine" and the company's focus on AI, collaboration, and internationalization in its office software segment [1][8] - Kingsoft's revenue for Q1 2025 was 2.338 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 9.41% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 16.28% [8] - The gaming segment's revenue was 1.037 billion yuan, contributing 44.33% to total revenue, with expectations for continued performance from existing titles and the upcoming launch of "Limitless Machine" [8] - The office software segment generated 1.301 billion yuan, accounting for 55.67% of total revenue, driven by growth in WPS personal and WPS 365 services [8] Financial Projections - Total revenue projections for Kingsoft are as follows: 10.318 billion yuan in 2024, 11.669 billion yuan in 2025, 13.149 billion yuan in 2026, and 14.721 billion yuan in 2027, with year-on-year growth rates of 20.91%, 13.09%, 12.68%, and 11.96% respectively [1] - Net profit projections are 1.552 billion yuan in 2024, 1.867 billion yuan in 2025, 2.304 billion yuan in 2026, and 2.735 billion yuan in 2027, with year-on-year growth rates of 220.94%, 20.32%, 23.41%, and 18.70% respectively [1] - The report forecasts EPS of 1.33 yuan for 2025, 1.65 yuan for 2026, and 1.95 yuan for 2027, corresponding to P/E ratios of 24, 20, and 17 times respectively [1][8]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report emphasizes the importance of the upcoming launch of the game "解限机" and the company's focus on AI, collaboration, and internationalization in its office software segment [1][8] - The company is expected to maintain steady growth in its dual business segments, with a positive outlook on new game categories and the continued development of AI capabilities in office software [8] Financial Performance Summary - For 2023, total revenue is projected at 8,547 million, with a year-on-year growth of 11.74% - The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to be 483.46 million, reflecting a significant year-on-year increase of 107.99% - Earnings per share (EPS) for 2023 is estimated at 0.35 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 93.52 [1] Revenue and Profit Forecast - The company forecasts total revenue of 10,318 million for 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 20.91% - The net profit attributable to the parent company is projected to reach 1,551.61 million in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 220.94% - EPS is expected to rise to 1.11 yuan in 2024, with a P/E ratio of 29.14 [1][9] Business Segments Overview - The gaming segment reported revenue of 10.37 billion in Q1 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 13.71% - The office software segment generated revenue of 13.01 billion in Q1 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 6.21% [8] - The report highlights the company's strategy to enhance AI user engagement and expand its international presence through localized operations [8] Research and Development Investment - The company has increased its R&D expenses to support AI and new game category development, with R&D costs rising by 16.14% year-on-year [8][9] - The report indicates a commitment to continuous investment in R&D to drive innovation and growth in both gaming and office software sectors [8]

Core Viewpoint - CICC maintains its revenue and net profit forecasts for Kingsoft (03888) for 2025 and 2026, with a target price of HKD 50, indicating a 39% upside potential based on a 2025 P/E ratio of 24.9x [1] Group 1: Office Business - The office business experienced a year-on-year revenue growth of 6%, driven by WPS personal and WPS 365 services, but saw a quarter-on-quarter decline of 13% due to disruptions from new procurement processes for domestic software [2] - As of March 2025, WPS Office's global monthly active devices reached 647 million, with a year-on-year increase of 8%, and the PC version had 301 million monthly active devices, up 11% year-on-year [2] - The management emphasized a core strategy of "AI + collaboration + overseas" for the office business, with a focus on leveraging the user base accumulated in overseas markets since 2018 [2] Group 2: Gaming Business - The gaming business reported a year-on-year revenue increase of 14%, mainly due to contributions from "Jian Wang 3" and the anime game "Chen Bai Jin Qu," but experienced a quarter-on-quarter decline of 20% due to seasonal factors [3] - Upcoming new games include the sci-fi mech game "Jie Xian Ji," expected to launch in summer 2025, and the sequel to the "Jian Xia Qing Yuan" series, which will have a full platform public test on May 29 [3] - Future strategies for the gaming business include adhering to a principle of quality, diversifying game genres beyond martial arts, and exploring international markets [3] Group 3: Financial Performance - In Q1, the operating profit margin was 25.7%, down 2.4 percentage points year-on-year and 13.9 percentage points quarter-on-quarter, primarily due to increased R&D investments in AI and new games [4] - The net profit margin was 12.1%, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 1.2 percentage points and a quarter-on-quarter decline of 4.3 percentage points, mainly due to the drop in operating profit margin [4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights the focus on the upcoming launch of the game "解限机" and the company's emphasis on AI, collaboration, and internationalization in its office software business [1][8] - The company achieved a total revenue of 2.338 billion yuan in Q1 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 9.41% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 16.28% [8] - The gaming segment showed stable operations with expectations for the performance of "解限机" upon its launch, while the office software segment is seeing growth driven by WPS personal and WPS 365 services [8] Financial Performance Summary - Total revenue projections for the company are as follows: - 2023: 8.547 billion yuan - 2024: 10.318 billion yuan (up 20.91% YoY) - 2025: 11.669 billion yuan (up 13.09% YoY) - 2026: 13.149 billion yuan (up 12.68% YoY) - 2027: 14.721 billion yuan (up 11.96% YoY) [1] - Net profit attributable to the parent company is projected as follows: - 2023: 483.46 million yuan - 2024: 1,551.61 million yuan (up 220.94% YoY) - 2025: 1,866.88 million yuan (up 20.32% YoY) - 2026: 2,303.83 million yuan (up 23.41% YoY) - 2027: 2,734.62 million yuan (up 18.70% YoY) [1] - The report maintains previous earnings forecasts, with expected EPS for 2025-2027 being 1.33, 1.65, and 1.95 yuan respectively, corresponding to current P/E ratios of 25, 20, and 17 times [1][8]

| | | 截至下列日期止三個月 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 二零二五年 | 二零二四年 | 二零二四年 | | | 三月三十一日 | 三月三十一日 十二月三十一日 | | | | 人民幣千元 | 人民幣千元 | 人民幣千元 | | | (未經審計) | (未經審計) | (未經審計) | | 收益 | | | | | 辦公軟件及服務 | 1,301,469 | 1,225,349 | 1,501,181 | | 網絡游戲及其他 | 1,036,526 | 911.526 | 1,291,297 | | | 2.337.995 | 2.136.875 | 2.792.478 | | 收益成本 | (419,409) | (396,222) | (449.134) | | 毛利 | 1.918.586 | 1.740.653 | 2.343.344 | | 研究及開發成本 | (827.853) | (712,788) | (730.411) | | 銷售及分銷開支 | (340,468) | (261,292) | (340,275) | | 行政開支 | (160,2 ...