Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for ZTE Corporation (000063) with a target price not specified [6]. Core Views - ZTE Corporation's revenue for the first half of 2025 reached 71.55 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 14.5%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 11.77% to 5.06 billion yuan [1]. - In Q2 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 38.59 billion yuan, a significant year-on-year increase of 20.92%, with notable growth in the government and enterprise business segment, which saw a 109.93% increase [2]. - The company's strategy of "Connection + Computing Power" is yielding results, with revenue from computing power and terminal products nearly doubling year-on-year, accounting for over 35% of total revenue [3][5]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, ZTE's revenue was 71.55 billion yuan, with a net profit of 5.06 billion yuan, reflecting a decline in profitability [1]. - The second quarter of 2025 showed a revenue of 38.59 billion yuan, with a net profit of 2.60 billion yuan, indicating a decline of 12.94% year-on-year [2]. - The company anticipates a net profit of 8.5 billion yuan for 2025, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of 1.77 yuan [6]. Business Segments - The revenue breakdown for Q2 2025 includes 35.06 billion yuan from carrier networks (down 5.99% year-on-year), 19.25 billion yuan from government and enterprise (up 109.93%), and 17.23 billion yuan from consumer business (up 7.59%) [2]. - The computing power segment, including servers and storage, saw over 200% growth, with AI servers making up 55% of this revenue [3]. Strategic Initiatives - ZTE is enhancing its core switching chip capabilities, aiming to upgrade from 12.8T to 51.2T forwarding capacity [4]. - The company is actively expanding its AI-driven solutions, including self-developed chips and integrated computing products, to support the growth of intelligent computing centers and consumer applications [5]. - ZTE's "AI Together" initiative aims to enhance collaboration among AI models, with new product launches such as the Nubia Z70S Ultra and Nubia Flip 2 [5].

Core Insights - ZTE Corporation ranks second in the "Top 100 Innovative Large Enterprises in China 2025" with a score of 86.74, reflecting its strategic transformation and technological reinvention in the AI era [1][3]. Group 1: Strategic Transformation - ZTE is shifting from being a traditional communication equipment supplier to a "connection + computing" player, aiming to leverage AI and computing power for growth [4][5]. - The company has reported a 14.5% year-on-year revenue growth in the first half of 2025, with its computing and terminal businesses growing nearly 100%, now accounting for over one-third of total revenue [4][9]. Group 2: Technological Advancements - ZTE has developed a comprehensive self-research system covering computing processors, network processors, and AI switching chips, enhancing its technological foundation for intelligent computing clusters [5][8]. - The introduction of ultra-node solutions based on self-developed AI switching chips has achieved GPU intercommunication bandwidths of 400GB/s to 1.6TB/s, showcasing ZTE's technological capabilities [5][6]. Group 3: Market Performance - In the first half of 2025, ZTE's overall revenue reached 71.55 billion yuan, with the enterprise business segment showing explosive growth, increasing by 109.9% year-on-year [9][10]. - The AI server segment has become a significant contributor, with ZTE winning the largest share in a major procurement project for AI computing devices by China Mobile [9][10]. Group 4: R&D and Innovation - ZTE's R&D expenses reached 12.66 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, accounting for approximately 18% of its revenue, supporting AI technology development and product innovation [13][14]. - The company holds around 94,000 patent applications, with over 50% related to AI, establishing a strong technological barrier in key areas such as intelligent computing chips and AI algorithms [13][14]. Group 5: International Expansion - ZTE's overseas revenue reached 20.94 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, marking a 7.8% year-on-year increase, indicating its growing international market presence [11][12]. - The company is focusing on data centers and intelligent computing infrastructure in international markets, covering regions such as Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East [11][12].

Core Viewpoint - ZTE Corporation reported a revenue of 71.55 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 14.5%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.06 billion yuan and a non-recurring net profit of 4.1 billion yuan. The company is embracing AI opportunities, with revenue from its "second curve" business, including computing power and terminal products, growing nearly 100% year-on-year, accounting for over 35% of total revenue [1][2]. Revenue Breakdown - In the first half of 2025, ZTE's domestic and international markets achieved revenues of 50.62 billion yuan and 20.93 billion yuan, respectively, with year-on-year growth of 17.5% and 7.8%. The operator network, government-enterprise, and consumer businesses generated revenues of 35.06 billion yuan, 19.25 billion yuan, and 17.24 billion yuan, respectively [2]. - The government-enterprise business saw a remarkable year-on-year growth of 109.9%, becoming a core driver of overall revenue growth [2]. AI and ICT Integration - ZTE is fully committed to AI, accelerating the integration of AI with ICT. The company is leveraging AI opportunities in network infrastructure, computing power infrastructure, industry applications, and end-user products, which has effectively driven revenue growth [4]. - R&D expenses amounted to 12.66 billion yuan, representing approximately 18% of revenue, with around 94,000 global patent applications, including nearly 5,500 in the AI field [4]. Consumer Business Development - ZTE's consumer business revenue grew by 7.6% year-on-year, driven by a comprehensive range of AI terminal products. The company is expanding its smartphone market in Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, with international smartphone revenue increasing by over 30% [3][5]. Strategic Upgrades - The "Connection + Computing Power" strategy is being upgraded to support AI accessibility. ZTE continues to strengthen its core competitiveness in wireless and wired products, maintaining a strong market position in 5G base stations and core networks [6]. - The company is enhancing its computing power infrastructure to meet the new opportunities presented by AI large models, developing a range of domestic computing products and solutions [6]. Achievements in AI - ZTE's Nebula large model ranked first in the SuperCLUE inference leaderboard and second overall in the IDC's report on China's large model inference computing power. The company has deepened its solutions across 18+ vertical industries, implementing over 100 benchmark cases [7].

Core Viewpoint - The 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) showcased various robotic applications, highlighting the growing integration of AI in different sectors and the potential for large-scale commercialization in the future [3][9]. Group 1: Robotics and AI Applications - Multiple exhibitors demonstrated robots performing various tasks, such as serving drinks and engaging in combat, indicating advancements in robotics technology [3][6]. - Zhiyuan Robotics showcased its AlphaBot series, which performed multiple tasks, emphasizing the importance of its self-developed Alpha Brain model for diverse applications [6][9]. - Qiaoyin Co. is collaborating with local governments to develop humanoid robots for sanitation, property management, and home services, with products expected to launch by the end of the year [11]. Group 2: AI in Consumer Electronics - Alibaba introduced its self-developed AI glasses, "Quark AI Glasses," which integrate various functionalities from its ecosystem, set to be officially released within the year [12][14]. - The glasses are positioned as a next-generation human-computer interaction device, although challenges remain in terms of user experience and comfort [14]. Group 3: Education and B2B AI Solutions - NetEase Youdao presented several AI applications for educational purposes, including the AI-powered learning device SpaceOne, which combines AI capabilities with educational resources [16][17]. - B2B AI applications are accelerating, with companies like Dipu Technology reporting successful implementations across various industries, including retail and healthcare [17][18]. - China Electronic Cloud launched a comprehensive AI solution, indicating a strategic focus on enhancing AI capabilities in critical industries [18].

Core Viewpoint - The 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) emphasizes the rapid development and integration of AI technologies into various sectors, highlighting the need for global cooperation and governance in AI to ensure its benefits are widely shared and risks are managed effectively [3][4]. Group 1: Conference Overview - The conference opened on July 26, 2025, in Shanghai, themed "Intelligent Era, Shared Future," featuring five main segments: forums, exhibitions, competitions, application experiences, and innovation incubation [1]. - The exhibition area exceeded 70,000 square meters for the first time, attracting over 800 companies and showcasing more than 3,000 cutting-edge exhibits, marking the largest scale in the event's history [1]. Group 2: Government and Policy Insights - Premier Li Qiang highlighted the explosive growth of AI technologies and the importance of policy support and talent cultivation to develop safe and reliable products [3]. - He emphasized the deep integration of AI with the real economy, which is becoming a new engine for economic growth and permeating various aspects of social life [3]. Group 3: Recommendations for AI Development - Li Qiang proposed three key recommendations: 1. Focus on inclusivity and sharing the benefits of AI development with more countries and groups, particularly in the Global South [4]. 2. Emphasize innovation cooperation to achieve more breakthroughs in AI technology through collaborative research and development [4]. 3. Prioritize joint governance to ensure AI ultimately benefits humanity, advocating for a global governance framework and rules [4]. Group 4: AI Innovations and Products - The conference showcased numerous innovative products, including: - Zhiyuan Robotics presented its humanoid robots capable of performing various tasks, demonstrating their full-stack intelligence capabilities [13]. - Alibaba unveiled its self-developed AI glasses, "Quark AI Glasses," integrating various functionalities and expected to launch within the year [14]. - Huawei introduced the Ascend 384 Super Node, which features high bandwidth and low latency for AI model training and inference [15]. - Honor launched the MagicGUI, a self-developed multimodal perception model, achieving industry-leading performance in several tasks [16]. - Huakun Zhenyu released an all-in-one AI solution supporting various open-source models, catering to different budget ranges [17]. - The "Panshi Scientific Foundation Model," developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was introduced to support scientific tasks with advanced capabilities [18]. Group 5: Autonomous Driving Developments - The conference featured a forum on AI-enabled autonomous driving, where the first batch of "intelligent connected vehicle demonstration operation licenses" was issued in Shanghai, marking a new phase in the normalization and scaling of autonomous vehicle operations [9][10]. - The Shanghai government outlined a plan to achieve significant milestones in autonomous driving by 2027, including over 600 million passenger trips and 80,000 TEUs of cargo [10].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [9]. Core Views - In Q1 2025, the company reversed the trend of declining revenue, with government and enterprise business doubling year-on-year, leading to a quarter-on-quarter revenue increase. The company is focusing on growth driven by its second curve business, particularly in computing power and terminal sectors [2][6]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 32.97 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 5%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.45 billion yuan, down 11% year-on-year, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items was 1.96 billion yuan, a decrease of 26%. The operating cash flow net amount was 1.85 billion yuan, down 38% year-on-year [6][12]. Business Growth - The company’s government and enterprise business saw a year-on-year doubling, contributing to the revenue growth. The second curve business revenue accounted for over 35% of total revenue, with government business making up over 20%. The company aims to deepen its investment in AI, leveraging opportunities in communication and computing infrastructure [12][12]. Margin and Cost Control - The overall gross margin for Q1 2025 was 34.27%, a decrease of 7.75 percentage points year-on-year, attributed to the rapid growth of low-margin government business. The net profit margin was 7.5%, down 1.6 percentage points year-on-year. The company maintained good cost control, with sales, management, R&D, and financial expense ratios at 7.0%, 2.9%, 18.0%, and -1.0% respectively [12][12]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to continue focusing on its second curve business, particularly in computing power and terminal sectors. Forecasted net profits for 2024-2026 are 8.73 billion yuan, 9.13 billion yuan, and 9.72 billion yuan, with corresponding year-on-year growth rates of 4%, 5%, and 7% [12][12].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [3] Core Insights - The company's revenue has returned to a growth trajectory, achieving an operating income of 32.97 billion yuan in Q1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 7.8%. However, the net profit attributable to the parent company decreased by 10.5% to 2.45 billion yuan, and the non-recurring net profit fell by 26.14% to 1.96 billion yuan [1] - The strategic upgrade focusing on connectivity and computing power is showing initial results, with over 35% of revenue coming from the second curve business, and the government and enterprise business revenue doubling year-on-year, accounting for over 20% [1][2] - The company has solidified its market position in the connectivity sector through continuous technological innovation, maintaining a leading position in both wireless and wired products while increasing its market share among overseas operators [1] Revenue and Profit Forecast - The company is expected to see continued growth in AI computing power business, with projected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 being 8.895 billion yuan, 10.117 billion yuan, and 12.858 billion yuan respectively [3] - Revenue forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 129.833 billion yuan, 144.313 billion yuan, and 161.029 billion yuan, reflecting growth rates of 7.0%, 11.2%, and 11.6% respectively [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company [4][7]. Core Insights - The company's revenue for Q1 2025 reached 32.968 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.8%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 10.5% to 2.453 billion yuan [1]. - The second curve business, which includes intelligent computing servers and AI terminals, has accelerated growth, contributing over 35% to total revenue [2]. - The company has successfully transitioned from a fully connected strategy to a "connection + computing power" strategy, showing initial positive results [2]. - The enterprise business has doubled its revenue year-on-year, now accounting for over 20% of total revenue, up from 15% in 2024 [2]. - The consumer business, particularly mobile products, continues to grow, and cloud computer sales are accelerating [2]. - The operator network business faces pressure due to a decrease in capital expenditure from major telecom operators [2]. - The company's gross profit margin has decreased to 34.3%, down 7.8 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to the rapid growth of lower-margin enterprise business [3]. - The net profit margin is at 7.5%, a decline of 1.6 percentage points year-on-year, but effective cost control has mitigated the impact of declining gross margins [3]. - The company is expanding its intelligent computing and AI terminal businesses, leveraging opportunities from increased investments in computing power by leading internet companies and operators [4]. - Future net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 are 8.6 billion, 8.8 billion, and 9.0 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 18, 17, and 17 times [4]. Financial Projections - The company expects total revenue to grow from 121.299 billion yuan in 2024 to 157.226 billion yuan in 2027, with growth rates of -2.4%, 7.3%, 9.4%, and 10.5% respectively [6][10]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to increase from 8.425 billion yuan in 2024 to 9.031 billion yuan in 2027, with growth rates of -9.7%, 1.8%, 2.6%, and 2.6% respectively [6][10]. - The earnings per share are expected to rise from 1.76 yuan in 2024 to 1.89 yuan in 2027 [6][10].

Group 1 - Nubia Flip 2, marketed as the "new generation of national small foldable," was officially launched on March 4, featuring three color options: Snow Diamond White, Starlight Black, and Ice Crystal Purple [1] - The device utilizes BOE's OLED screen, which boasts high resolution and refresh rate, along with a newly upgraded 3-inch OLED rectangular external display [2] - The pricing for Nubia Flip 2 is as follows: 8+256GB model at 2899 yuan, 12+256GB at 3199 yuan, and 12+512GB at 3499 yuan after national subsidies [3] Group 2 - Nubia Z70 Ultra, Red Magic 10 Pro, and Red Magic 10 Pro+ all feature BOE's "full-screen" technology, achieving a maximum screen resolution of 1.5K with a pixel density of 430 PPI and a screen-to-body ratio of 95.3% through advanced design and packaging techniques [3]