Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Tencent with a target price of HKD 614.34 [6] Core Insights - Tencent's 1Q revenue grew by 13% year-on-year, exceeding consensus expectations by 2.5%. The adjusted net profit increased by 22% year-on-year, also surpassing expectations by 2.5% [1][4] - The growth in the gaming sector is expected to remain robust despite high base effects in the upcoming quarters, driven by the long-term operation of Tencent's games and the expansion of WeChat's mini-store [1][4] - The advertising business saw a significant increase, with 1Q advertising revenue growing by 20.2% year-on-year, and WeChat's mini-store advertising consumption increasing nearly fourfold from February to April [2][4] Revenue and Profitability - For 2025, Tencent's revenue is projected to reach RMB 735.52 billion, with a year-on-year growth rate of 11.4%. The adjusted net profit is expected to be RMB 262.69 billion, reflecting a growth of 17.95% [5][30] - The gross profit margin for 1Q was reported at 55.8%, indicating a year-on-year improvement [31] Business Segments - The value-added services segment, which includes gaming, saw a 17% year-on-year increase in revenue, with domestic game revenue growing by 24% [3][31] - The advertising segment's revenue growth was driven by a 60% increase in video account revenue, highlighting the effectiveness of Tencent's advertising strategies [2][31] Future Outlook - The report anticipates continued growth in Tencent's revenue and adjusted net profit for 2026 and 2027, with slight adjustments to previous forecasts due to changes in capital expenditure and depreciation rates [4][30] - The introduction of AI capabilities and the establishment of an independent e-commerce department within WeChat are expected to further enhance Tencent's growth potential [10][12]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 614.34 HKD [6][7]. Core Insights - The company's revenue for Q1 increased by 13% year-on-year, exceeding consensus expectations by 2.5%. The adjusted net profit grew by 22% year-on-year, also surpassing expectations by 2.5% [1]. - The advertising revenue in Q1 grew by 20.2% year-on-year, significantly above consensus expectations, with a notable 60% increase in revenue from video accounts [2]. - Domestic game revenue rose by 24% year-on-year, with a strong pipeline of new games set to launch [3]. - The company has adjusted its revenue forecasts for 2025-2027 upwards by 0.6%, 0.5%, and 0.5% respectively, driven by the growth of the WeChat mini-store and AI product integration [4][31]. Revenue and Profitability - The projected revenue for 2025 is 735.52 billion RMB, with a year-on-year growth rate of 11.4%. The adjusted net profit for 2025 is forecasted to be 262.69 billion RMB, reflecting a growth of 17.95% [5][31]. - The gross profit margin for Q1 was reported at 55.8%, indicating a healthy profitability trend [12]. Business Segments - The value-added services segment, which includes gaming, saw a 17% increase in revenue, while the online advertising segment experienced a 20.2% growth [5][32]. - The WeChat mini-store has shown significant growth potential, with advertising consumption increasing nearly fourfold from February to April [2][13]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from the continued expansion of its WeChat mini-store and the integration of AI capabilities, which are anticipated to enhance user engagement and drive revenue growth [4][18]. - The upcoming launch of new games, particularly the mobile version of "Valorant," is expected to attract a substantial user base and contribute to revenue growth [22][23].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Tencent Holdings is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 660.3 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 8%, and a net profit of 194.1 billion yuan, up 68% year-on-year [4] - The growth in revenue and profit is driven by strong performance in gaming and the commercialization of WeChat [4][5] - The company is expected to continue its growth trajectory with projected net profits of 216.9 billion yuan, 236.3 billion yuan, and 255.5 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [4] Financial Summary and Valuation Metrics - Revenue for 2024 is reported at 660.3 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 8.4% [7] - Net profit for 2024 is 194.1 billion yuan, showing a significant increase of 68.4% year-on-year [7] - The projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 23.6 yuan, 25.7 yuan, and 27.8 yuan respectively [4][7] - The current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 21.3, 19.5, and 18.0 respectively [4][7] - The company’s gross margin is expected to improve from 52.9% in 2024 to 55.1% by 2027 [7]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Tencent Holdings is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 660.3 billion CNY in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 8%, and a net profit of 194.1 billion CNY, which is a significant increase of 68% year-on-year [4] - The strong performance in 2024 Q4 includes a revenue of 172.4 billion CNY (up 10% year-on-year) and a net profit of 51.3 billion CNY (up 90% year-on-year) [4] - The growth in value-added services revenue reached 79 billion CNY (up 14% year-on-year), driven by strong performances in domestic and overseas gaming [4] - The company is expected to continue its growth trajectory, with projected net profits of 216.9 billion CNY, 236.3 billion CNY, and 255.5 billion CNY for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [4] Financial Summary and Valuation Metrics - Revenue for 2024 is reported at 660.3 billion CNY, with a projected revenue of 707.1 billion CNY for 2025 [7] - The net profit for 2024 is 194.1 billion CNY, with projections of 216.9 billion CNY for 2025 [7] - The gross margin is expected to improve from 52.9% in 2024 to 55.1% by 2027 [7] - The earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be 23.6 CNY for 2025, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.3 [7] Business Growth Drivers - The integration of AI technologies has significantly boosted user engagement, with daily active users of Tencent's products increasing over 20 times since the introduction of DeepSeek [5] - The number of evergreen games has increased from 12 in 2023 to 14 in 2024, with a strong pipeline of new games [6] - The advertising revenue from video accounts grew by 60% year-on-year in Q4 2024, indicating a robust monetization strategy [6]