Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs expresses confidence in Meituan-W (03690) maintaining its leadership position in the expanded Total Addressable Market (TAM) for local services, anticipating a gradual normalization of food delivery subsidies by 2026. The target price is set at HKD 144 with a "Buy" rating [1]. Group 1 - The main focus of investors is on the latest competitive landscape in food delivery and Meituan's unique positioning [1]. - There is significant interest in the competition and profit margin trends in the in-store business [1]. - Growth and profitability prospects for instant retail are also key areas of investor attention [1]. Group 2 - The expansion and investment scale of Keeta is a point of interest for investors [1]. - The company's AI strategy is under scrutiny as part of its future growth potential [1]. - Investors are monitoring the situation regarding the narrowing losses of new business ventures [1].

Group 1 - Goldman Sachs expresses confidence in Meituan-W's (03690) leadership position in the expanded total addressable market (TAM) for local services [1] - The firm anticipates that food delivery subsidies will gradually normalize by 2026 [1] - The target price is maintained at HKD 144 with a "Buy" rating [1] Group 2 - Key investor concerns include the latest food delivery competition landscape and Meituan's unique positioning [1] - Other focal points are the competition and profit margin trends in the in-store business, growth and profitability prospects of instant retail, and the expansion and investment scale of Keeta [1] - The impact of AI strategies and the narrowing losses of new businesses are also significant areas of interest [1]

Core Viewpoint - Meituan's actual investment in food delivery and flash purchase exceeded predictions by 10 billion yuan, indicating more intense irrational competition than expected [1][2][3] - The core risk lies in Meituan's limited financial resources compared to Alibaba, potentially placing it at a disadvantage in a prolonged cash-burning battle [1][2][7] Financial Performance - Meituan's Q2 operating profit under Non-IFRS dropped 87% year-on-year to 1.84 billion yuan, significantly below Bloomberg's market consensus by over 80% [2][4] - Despite a 12% year-on-year revenue growth to 91.84 billion yuan, this figure also failed to meet expectations [2][4] - The core local commerce (CLC) segment is projected to incur "significant losses" in Q3, contrasting sharply with a profit of 14.6 billion yuan in the same period last year [2][5] Competitive Landscape - The core local commerce segment's operating profit fell 76% year-on-year, 70% lower than market expectations [3][5] - Meituan's unit economics (UE) for food delivery turned negative in Q2, recording -0.12 yuan, down from 1.9 yuan a year ago and 1.5 yuan in Q1 [5][6] - Meituan's market share in the broader food delivery and flash purchase market may have declined from 70% to over 50%, while Alibaba's share increased from 30% to over 40% [6][7] Strategic Response - Meituan's management aims to maintain its core advantage in the food-related order segment, claiming a 70% market share despite competitive pressures [6][7] - The intense price war began with Alibaba's announcement of a 50 billion yuan subsidy plan, prompting Meituan to respond with its own subsidy measures [6][7] - New business losses narrowed by 43% year-on-year to 1.9 billion yuan, better than market expectations, although restructuring costs and overseas expansion are expected to increase losses in Q3 to 2.3-2.4 billion yuan [7]

Core Insights - Meituan's latest quarterly results confirm market concerns about its profitability, with a shocking 87% year-on-year drop in non-IFRS operating profit to 1.84 billion RMB, significantly below Wall Street expectations [1] - Despite a 12% year-on-year revenue growth to 91.84 billion RMB, this figure also failed to meet market forecasts [1] - Management has warned of potential "significant losses" in its core local commerce (CLC) segment for Q3, contrasting sharply with a profit of 14.6 billion RMB in the same period last year [1][3] Financial Performance - The CLC segment's operating profit fell 76% year-on-year, 70% lower than market expectations, indicating severe profitability erosion [3] - Meituan's actual investment in delivery and flash purchase services exceeded previous forecasts by 10 billion RMB, suggesting more intense competition than anticipated [1][3] - The unit economics (UE) for Meituan's delivery business turned negative in Q2, recording -0.12 RMB, down from 1.9 RMB a year ago [4] Competitive Landscape - Meituan maintains a 70% market share in core food-related orders, but faces increasing pressure from Alibaba, which has grown its market share from 30% to over 40% [2][5] - The intense price war began with Alibaba's announcement of a 50 billion RMB subsidy plan, prompting Meituan to respond with its own subsidies [6] - The competition has negatively impacted Meituan's other business areas, with a slowdown in revenue growth for dine-in services from 20% to 15% [6] Future Outlook - Management's guidance indicates a challenging Q3, with expectations of a shift from profit to loss in the CLC segment [1][3] - New business losses narrowed by 43% year-on-year to 1.9 billion RMB, better than market expectations, but anticipated to widen to 2.3-2.4 billion RMB in Q3 due to restructuring costs and international expansion [6]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market is experiencing significant volatility in the first half of 2025, with Chinese technology assets undergoing a profound value reassessment, making them a focal point for global investors [1] Group 1: Market Dynamics - Southbound capital has accelerated its inflow into the Hong Kong stock market, with a total net inflow of 731.19 billion HKD in the first half of the year, marking a historical high for the same period [2] - Monthly net inflows exceeded 100 billion HKD for four consecutive months from January to April, with April alone seeing a net inflow of 166.67 billion HKD, the second highest on record [2] - The overall trend of southbound capital shows a "buy the dip" strategy, with 30 trading days in the first half recording net inflows exceeding 10 billion HKD, even during market downturns [2] Group 2: Valuation Insights - The Hong Kong stock market, particularly the Hang Seng Index, remains attractive from a valuation perspective, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio in January 2025 hovering in single digits, indicating a significant valuation advantage [3] Group 3: Technology Sector Focus - The "Magnificent Seven" technology giants in the U.S. have seen robust growth, and similar companies in Hong Kong, such as Xiaomi, Lenovo, BYD, SMIC, Alibaba, Tencent, and Meituan, are gaining investor attention [6] - Xiaomi is positioned to benefit from AI applications and is expanding into the electric vehicle market, with a focus on new car releases and growth in smart hardware [6][8] - Lenovo is expected to see demand recovery in PCs and servers driven by AI investments, with a strategic focus on emerging markets [7] - BYD aims to achieve a sales target of 5.5 million vehicles in 2025, leveraging its smart transformation strategy [8] - SMIC is benefiting from the restructuring of the global supply chain, with a focus on maintaining high utilization rates in its mature production lines [8] - Alibaba is poised to capitalize on the surge in AI demand, enhancing its cloud services and e-commerce market share [9] - Tencent is focusing on AI integration in social advertising and gaming, with expectations for significant advancements in its product offerings [9] - Meituan is exploring growth opportunities in local consumption, particularly in the food delivery market and through its retail and technology strategy [9] Group 4: Future Outlook - Analysts are optimistic about the Hong Kong stock market in the second half of 2025, suggesting a "barbell" strategy that balances growth and dividend opportunities [10][11] - Key sectors to watch include technology driven by AI, innovative pharmaceuticals, emerging consumer markets, and stable high-yield sectors like banking and utilities [10][11]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a rating of "Buy" for Meituan-W (3690) [1][9]. Core Insights - In Q1 2025, the core local business operating profit increased by 39% year-on-year, indicating strong performance despite anticipated profit fluctuations in Q2 due to competitive pressures in the food delivery sector. However, long-term competitive barriers remain solid [3][8]. - The company plans to invest 100 billion RMB over the next three years to enhance its ecosystem, which is expected to improve user engagement and frequency of purchases, particularly among mid-to-high frequency users [8][9]. Financial Summary - Revenue for Q1 2025 reached 86.56 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 18.1%, with adjusted net profit of 10.949 billion RMB, up 46.2% year-on-year. The operating profit margin improved by 5.1 percentage points to 12.2% [8]. - The core local business generated revenue of 64.325 billion RMB in Q1 2025, reflecting a 17.8% year-on-year increase, while operating profit rose by 39.1% to 13.491 billion RMB, with an operating profit margin of 21.0% [8]. - The financial projections for 2025-2027 have been adjusted, with expected revenues of 393 billion, 459 billion, and 536 billion RMB respectively, and adjusted net profits of 41.8 billion, 53.9 billion, and 68.5 billion RMB [9][12]. Valuation Methodology - The report employs a Sum-of-the-Parts (SOTP) valuation method, assigning a 20x PE ratio to the core local business and a 0.5x PS ratio to new businesses, resulting in a target price of 177 HKD for Meituan-W [9][10].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained as "Buy" with a target price of HKD 142.40 [6][7]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of RMB 86.6 billion for Q1 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 18%, which exceeded consensus expectations by 1% [2][3]. - Operating profit for Q1 2025 was RMB 10.6 billion, surpassing expectations by 23%, while adjusted net profit reached RMB 10.9 billion, exceeding expectations by 11% [2][3]. - The management indicated that while short-term subsidy competition in the domestic food delivery market may impact profits, the long-term profitability is expected to return to reasonable levels due to the company's strong operational capabilities and market position [3][4]. Revenue and Profitability Summary - Q1 2025 revenue breakdown includes core local business revenue of RMB 64.3 billion (yoy +18%) and new business revenue of RMB 22.2 billion (yoy +19%) [2]. - The company has seen a 25% year-over-year increase in active merchants for its dine-in services, and the flash purchase segment has expanded its product categories significantly [2][3]. - The company anticipates revenue for 2025 to be RMB 385.9 billion, with adjusted net profit projected at RMB 40.5 billion, reflecting a cautious adjustment due to expected subsidy competition [4][5]. Valuation and Forecast - The valuation for the company's various segments includes an 8x PE for the food delivery business, 24x PE for the dine-in business, and 40x PE for the flash purchase business, leading to a target price of HKD 142.40 [4][11][12]. - The company is expected to achieve a net profit of RMB 23.5 billion from the food delivery segment in 2025, with a significant reduction in the previous forecast due to competitive pressures [11][12]. - The adjusted net profit forecast for 2025 is RMB 40.5 billion, with a projected EPS of RMB 6.63 [5][22].

Core Viewpoint - Credit Lyonnais has lowered the target price for Meituan to HKD 185 due to profit margin pressures from competition in the food delivery sector and global expansion efforts [1] Financial Performance - Meituan's Q1 2025 performance exceeded expectations, with total revenue and adjusted EBITDA increasing by 18% and 62% year-on-year, reaching RMB 86.6 billion and RMB 11.2 billion, respectively, surpassing Credit Lyonnais's estimates by 1% and 12% [1] - The company anticipates a slowdown in core local commerce revenue growth and a year-on-year decline in profits for Q2 2025, as it prioritizes competitive responses and faces increased losses from new business ventures due to global expansion [1] Revenue and Profit Forecasts - Credit Lyonnais projects a 13% year-on-year increase in total revenue for Q2 2025, while adjusted EBITDA is expected to decline by 21% [1] - Core local commerce revenue is forecasted to grow by 10% year-on-year, with adjusted EBITDA anticipated to decrease by 12% [1] Adjustments to Profit Predictions - The firm has revised its adjusted net profit forecasts for Meituan downwards by 7% and 6% for the next two years, leading to a reduction in the target price from HKD 195 to HKD 185 [1]