Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for JD.com Inc (9618.HK) with a target price of 167 HKD, reflecting a 12x PE for 2026 [4][9]. Core Insights - JD's retail business continues to improve operational efficiency, with a significant increase in daily takeaway orders during the 618 shopping festival, which is expected to accelerate retail growth [1][13]. - The revenue for Q2 2025 reached 356.7 billion RMB, marking a year-on-year increase of 22.4%, the highest growth rate in three years [10]. - Non-GAAP net profit for Q2 2025 was 7.4 billion RMB, down 49% year-on-year, primarily due to investments in the takeaway business [12]. Financial Summary - Total revenue projections for JD.com are adjusted to 1,332.36 billion RMB for 2025, with a growth rate of 15% [4]. - Non-GAAP net profit estimates for 2025 are set at 26.54 billion RMB, reflecting a significant decrease from previous forecasts [4]. - The gross profit margin for Q2 2025 was 15.88%, indicating a continuous improvement in operational efficiency over 13 consecutive quarters [12]. Business Segment Performance - JD Retail's operating profit for Q2 2025 was 13.9 billion RMB, up 37.9% year-on-year, with an operating profit margin of 4.5% [11]. - The logistics segment reported an operating profit of 2 billion RMB, down 10.3% year-on-year, with an operating profit margin of 3.8% [11]. - New business operations incurred a loss of 14.8 billion RMB in Q2 2025, reflecting increased investments in the takeaway sector [11]. User Engagement - Active user numbers and shopping frequency both grew over 40% year-on-year, indicating strong customer engagement and retention [10].

Core Insights - JD Group's Q2 FY2025 financial report highlights robust growth in a challenging market, with total revenue reaching RMB 356.66 billion, a 22.4% increase year-over-year, surpassing market expectations of RMB 335.45 billion [1] - Despite a slight decline in net profit, adjusted net profit under non-GAAP was RMB 74 billion, indicating ongoing profitability after financial restructuring [1] - The adjusted earnings per ADS were RMB 4.97, significantly exceeding the market estimate of RMB 3.78, showcasing strong earnings stability [1] Retail Segment Performance - The retail segment reported net revenue of RMB 3.101 trillion, a year-over-year growth of 20.6%, reflecting strong growth momentum [2] - Operating income for JD Retail reached RMB 139 billion, up from RMB 101 billion in Q2 2024, demonstrating significant improvement [2] - The operating profit margin increased from 3.9% in Q2 2024 to 4.5% in Q2 2025, further validating the profitability and operational efficiency of JD Retail [2] Financial Data Summary - JD Retail net revenues rose from RMB 257.07 billion in Q2 2024 to RMB 310.08 billion in Q2 2025 [3] - JD Logistics net revenues increased from RMB 44.21 billion to RMB 51.56 billion during the same period [3] - New Businesses segment revenues surged from RMB 4.64 billion to RMB 13.85 billion, indicating strong growth in this area [3]

Core Insights - JD Group reported strong performance in Q2 of FY2025 with total revenue reaching 356.66 billion RMB, a significant increase of 22.4% year-over-year, surpassing market analysts' expectations of 335.45 billion RMB [1][3] - The net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders was 6.2 billion RMB, down from 12.6 billion RMB in the same quarter last year, but adjusted net profit under non-GAAP was 7.4 billion RMB, indicating a degree of profitability despite the decline [1] - Adjusted earnings per ADS were 4.97 RMB, exceeding market expectations of 3.78 RMB, reflecting JD's stability in profitability and potential to outperform market forecasts [1] JD Retail Performance - JD Retail achieved net revenue of 3.101 trillion RMB, a year-over-year growth of 20.6%, demonstrating robust business performance [2] - Operating income for JD Retail was 13.9 billion RMB, significantly up from 10.1 billion RMB in Q2 2024, indicating improved operational efficiency [2] - The operating profit margin for JD Retail increased from 3.9% in Q2 2024 to 4.5% in Q2 2025, further confirming the business's profitability and operational effectiveness [2] Financial Overview - Total consolidated net revenues for JD Group were 356.66 billion RMB, with JD Retail contributing 310.08 billion RMB and JD Logistics contributing 51.56 billion RMB [3] - The cost of revenues for JD Retail was 256.53 billion RMB, while JD Logistics incurred costs of 46.23 billion RMB, reflecting the scale of operations [3] - Total consolidated income before tax was 6.7 billion RMB, indicating a decline from the previous year but still showcasing the company's overall financial health [3]