Core Insights - JD Logistics reported a revenue of 98.5 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 14.1% [1] - External customer revenue reached 66.1 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 10.2% [1] - Adjusted net profit for the first half of the year was 3.3 billion yuan, up 7.1% year-on-year, indicating steady growth in performance [1] Revenue Growth Drivers - The integrated supply chain business significantly contributed to revenue growth, with income from other customers, including express delivery, amounting to 48.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.7% [1] - Revenue from the integrated supply chain business was 50.1 billion yuan, reflecting a robust year-on-year growth of 19.9% [1] - Key growth drivers include government subsidies promoting consumption in relevant categories, continuous improvement in warehousing and distribution capabilities, and contributions from new industries and customers, with average revenue per external integrated supply chain customer reaching 239,000 yuan [1] Cost and Employee Insights - Employee costs rose to 35 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, up 17.1% from 29.9 billion yuan in the first half of 2024, driven by business expansion [1] - The company expanded its food delivery business, leading to increased logistics costs, and is currently focusing on the integration of various business lines, including express delivery and brands like Kuaixue and Debang [1] Profit Forecast and Rating Adjustment - The profit forecast remains unchanged, with adjusted net profit expected to be 8.307 billion yuan, 9.166 billion yuan, and 10.513 billion yuan for 2025-2027, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of 4.93%, 10.34%, and 14.70% respectively [1] - The company’s price-to-earnings ratio is projected at 10x, 9x, and 8x for the respective years [1] - Due to uncertainties arising from the integration of multiple business lines, the rating has been adjusted to "Accumulate" [1]

Investment Rating - The report downgrades the investment rating to "Outperform" [2][6] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 98.5 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 14.1%, with external customer revenue reaching 66.1 billion yuan, up 10.2% [6] - The integrated supply chain business has driven revenue growth, with a 19.9% increase in revenue from this segment, contributing significantly to overall growth [6] - Employee costs have risen alongside business expansion, with the number of employees exceeding 660,000 and employee costs increasing by 17.1% to 35 billion yuan [6] - The report maintains profit forecasts, expecting adjusted net profits of 83.07 billion yuan, 91.66 billion yuan, and 105.13 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 10, 9, and 8 [6][7] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Revenue (million yuan): 2023: 166,625; 2024: 182,838; 2025E: 204,215; 2026E: 225,948; 2027E: 247,880 [3] - Adjusted Net Profit (million yuan): 2023: 2,761; 2024: 7,917; 2025E: 8,307; 2026E: 9,166; 2027E: 10,513 [3] - Earnings per Share (yuan/share): 2023: 0.44; 2024: 1.25; 2025E: 1.31; 2026E: 1.45; 2027E: 1.66 [3] - Return on Equity (%): 2023: 5.73%; 2024: 14.31%; 2025E: 13.23%; 2026E: 12.86%; 2027E: 12.96% [3] Market Data - Closing price (HKD): 13.96 [4] - Market capitalization (billion HKD): 928.07 [4] - 52-week high/low (HKD): 16.84/7.68 [4]

Core Viewpoint - JD Logistics reported 1Q25 results that met expectations, with revenue growth driven by increased investment in product competitiveness and a focus on medium to long-term profit growth [1]. Revenue Performance - Total revenue for 1Q25 increased by 11% YoY to Rmb46.97 billion, with non-IFRS net profit rising 13% YoY to Rmb751 million [1]. - Revenue from the integrated supply chain business grew 13% YoY to Rmb23.2 billion, with JD.com contributing Rmb14.7 billion, a 14% YoY increase [2]. - Revenue from external customers rose 12% YoY to Rmb8.5 billion, with the number of customers increasing by 14% YoY to 63,601 [3]. - Revenue from express delivery and freight delivery industries increased by 10% YoY to Rmb23.8 billion, maintaining a high external revenue proportion of about 70% [4]. Cost and Expense Analysis - Operating costs rose 12% YoY, with specific increases in employee compensation (+14%), outsourcing costs (+18%), and other operating costs (+6%) [5]. - Gross margin decreased by 0.5 percentage points YoY to 7.2%, attributed to increased investments in transportation and delivery resources [5]. - Total expenses rose 1.3% YoY to Rmb3.18 billion, with the expense proportion in revenue decreasing by 0.7 percentage points to 6.8% [5]. Future Trends and Growth Drivers - The company is expected to enter a development phase in 2025, focusing on scale expansion and product upgrades, driven by channel integration with the Taotian platform and improvements in operational efficiency [6]. - Expansion of overseas warehouses is anticipated to unlock new market opportunities for the international business [7]. - Integration with Deppon's network is expected to enhance economies of scale [7]. Financial Forecast and Valuation - The non-IFRS net profit forecast for 2025 has been raised by 35% to Rmb8.54 billion, with a new forecast for 2026 at Rmb9.43 billion, reflecting a 10% YoY increase [7]. - The stock is currently trading at 8.5x 2025e and 7.6x 2026e non-IFRS P/E, with a target price of HK$18.5, indicating a potential upside of 57.3% [7].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [8] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 46.97 billion RMB in Q1 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 11.5%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 450 million RMB, up 89.1% year-on-year, slightly exceeding expectations [1] - The integrated supply chain business revenue grew by 13.2% year-on-year, accounting for 49.4% of total revenue, driven by increased income from JD Group and a rise in external customer numbers [3] - The company is expected to benefit from enhanced logistics capabilities and competitive products, as well as accelerated overseas expansion, which will continue to drive overall revenue and profit growth [1] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company achieved a Non-IFRS net profit of 750 million RMB, a year-on-year increase of 13.4%, with a gross margin of 7.2% [1][4] - The revenue from JD Group was 14.1% higher year-on-year, contributing 31.3% to total revenue, while external customer revenue grew by 10.3%, making up 68.7% of total revenue [2] Business Segments - The integrated supply chain business generated 23.2 billion RMB in revenue, up 13.2% year-on-year, while other businesses (express and freight) saw revenue of 23.77 billion RMB, growing by 9.8% [3] - The number of external integrated supply chain customers reached 63,061, reflecting a 13.1% increase year-on-year [2] Cost and Profitability - The company increased investments in logistics infrastructure and personnel, leading to a higher cost growth rate than revenue growth, resulting in a slight decline in gross margin [4] - The report anticipates that as business volume increases, economies of scale will improve margins in subsequent quarters [4] Future Outlook - The net profit forecast for 2025 has been slightly reduced by 3% to 6.9 billion RMB, with the target price adjusted down by 6% to 16.7 HKD [5] - The company is projected to achieve a revenue of 205.13 billion RMB in 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 12.19% [29]