最新发声。 记者29日从国家税务总局了解到，随着互联网平台企业将于10月1日起首次正式报送平台内经营者和从业人员的身份信息、收入信息，国家税务总局将依法严 查个别平台借机向外卖员、快递员等各类"小哥"变相收费等违法违规行为。 国家税务总局征管和科技发展司相关负责人表示，互联网平台企业应当依法履行代扣代缴税款义务，引导平台内经营者和从业人员依法合规享受税收优惠和 履行纳税义务，不得以任何形式将平台企业的涉税义务转嫁给平台内的从业人员，更不得以代扣代缴为借口向从业人员额外收取费用。 "外卖员、快递员等各类'小哥'无需报送收入信息，税负不会增加。"吉林财经大学税务学院院长张巍说，新规明确互联网平台内从事配送、运输、家政等便民 劳务活动的从业人员，依法享受税收优惠或者不需要纳税的，无需报送其收入信息。 为减轻平台内从业人员在个人所得税预扣预缴环节的负担，国家税务总局还专门出台配套公告，明确了对包括外卖员、快递员等各类"小哥"在内的平台内从业 人员取得的劳务报酬所得，采用累计预扣法来预扣预缴税款。 版权声明 证券时报各平台所有原创内容，未经书面授权，任何单位及个人不得转载。我社保留追 究相关 行 为主体法律责任的权利。 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales increased by 5.1% to $10.7 billion in Q2 compared to $10.2 billion in the same quarter last year, driven by strong performance from new stores and the mature store base [7] - Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 31.3%, an increase of 137 basis points, primarily due to lower shrink, higher inventory markups, and lower inventory damages [17] - Operating profit for Q2 increased by 8.3% to $595 million, with operating profit as a percentage of sales rising by 16 basis points to 5.6% [19] - EPS for the quarter increased by 9.4% to $1.86, exceeding internal expectations [20] - Merchandise inventories decreased by 5.6% year-over-year to $6.6 billion, with a 7.4% decrease on an average per store basis [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same store sales increased by 2.8%, driven by a balanced growth of 1.5% in customer traffic and 1.2% in average basket size [8] - Positive comp sales growth was observed across all categories, including consumables, seasonal, home, and apparel [8][9] - The $1 value merchandising set, comprising over 500 rotating SKUs, saw same store sales growth more than twice the overall company rate [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Market share grew in both dollars and units for highly consumable product sales, as well as in non-consumable product sales [8] - Customers across all income brackets increased spending, with notable growth from middle and higher-income customers [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is committed to maintaining everyday low prices, operating within three to four percentage points of mass retailers [11] - Focus on enhancing the value and convenience proposition for customers, with a substantial offering of items at or below the $1 price point [11] - Continued investment in real estate, with plans for 4,885 projects in 2025, including 575 new store openings in the U.S. and up to 15 in Mexico [23] - Digital initiatives are being expanded, including partnerships with DoorDash and Uber Eats to enhance delivery options [30][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the potential for shrink reduction to contribute more than 80 basis points toward the operating margin goal of 6% to 7% [17][24] - The company raised its financial outlook for 2025, expecting net sales growth of approximately 4.3% to 4.8% and same store sales growth of approximately 2.1% to 2.6% [23] - Management acknowledged potential uncertainty in consumer behavior as the year progresses, particularly in Q4 [23] Other Important Information - The company is transitioning to a new CFO, Donnie Lau, who is expected to begin in October [14] - The company is focused on improving its debt metrics to support a commitment to middle BBB ratings by S&P and Moody's [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations on operating margin due to shrink reduction - Management is optimistic about potentially outperforming shrink expectations but maintains a target of 6% to 7% for the operating margin [40][41] Question: Gross margin expectations for Q3 and execution progress - Management expects year-over-year improvement in gross margin but anticipates tougher comparisons in Q4 [46][47][49] Question: Insights on delivery partnerships and incrementality - The DoorDash partnership has driven significant sales growth, and the company is optimistic about the new Uber Eats partnership [53][54][56] Question: Customer behavior and value proposition - Management noted that customers are resilient and seeking value, with a strong value proposition across all income cohorts [63][64][66] Question: Relationship between shrink and inventory damages - Management highlighted that improvements in shrink are positively impacting damages, with expectations for continued improvement [100][101]

Core Viewpoint - Uber's stock price has increased over 60% this year, reaching record levels, largely due to partnerships with autonomous driving companies like Waymo and expansion into new markets [1][4]. Group 1: Financial Performance and Projections - Uber's revenue growth is expected to increase by 15% by 2025, driven by investments in core ride-hailing and delivery services [4]. - Analysts estimate that Uber drivers' income in the U.S. will be approximately $42 billion this year, with total tips projected to reach $5.7 billion, which could provide a tax savings of about $1 billion for drivers [5][6]. Group 2: Market Position and Competition - Uber has established partnerships with over ten global automotive manufacturers and technology developers, enhancing its market reach [4]. - Concerns remain regarding the long-term risks posed by autonomous taxi services from competitors like Waymo and Tesla, which have begun testing similar services independently [4][5]. Group 3: Analyst Opinions - Some analysts express skepticism about Uber's future growth trajectory despite its strong market position, while others praise its strategy of collaborating with autonomous driving competitors [4][5]. - Bank of America has upgraded Uber's rating to "buy" and raised its target price to $115, citing positive growth data and stable pricing in the ride-hailing market [6].

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley maintains an "overweight" rating on Uber (UBER.US) and raises the target price from $80 to $92, citing strong overall business performance despite a slowdown in growth rates for total bookings in Q1 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Business Performance - Uber's total bookings in Q1 2025 grew by 18% year-over-year, although the growth rate has decreased compared to previous quarters [1]. - The ride-hailing segment's bookings growth slowed to 20%, attributed to a reduction in pricing pressure due to easing insurance costs, which is expected to drive volume growth in the long term [1]. - The delivery segment maintained a steady growth rate of 18%, with improving profitability as advertising penetration approaches 2% of delivery bookings [1][2]. Group 2: User Engagement - Monthly Active Platform Consumers (MAPC) increased by 14%, and usage frequency grew by 3%, indicating strong user engagement [2]. - The supply of drivers and the number of merchants on the platform continue to improve, supporting overall growth prospects [2]. Group 3: Financial Outlook - Morgan Stanley has raised its forecasts for Uber's total bookings and EBITDA for 2025/2026 by 3% and 5%, respectively, reflecting confidence in the company's growth plans and commitment to expanding GAAP profit margins [2]. Group 4: Autonomous Driving Progress - Uber has made significant advancements in its autonomous driving business, partnering with 18 autonomous driving partners and planning deployments in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East [3]. - The collaboration with Waymo in Austin has expanded, with the number of vehicles increasing to approximately 100, expected to grow to hundreds in the coming months [3]. - The annualized run rate for autonomous ride-hailing and delivery orders on the Uber platform has reached 1.5 million, indicating Uber's important role in the autonomous driving ecosystem [3].

Core Viewpoint - Meituan's revenue for 2024 is projected at 337.6 billion RMB, with a year-on-year growth of 22%, and a net profit of 35.8 billion RMB, reflecting a significant increase of 158.4% [1]. Revenue Structure - Meituan's revenue is categorized into four types: delivery services, technology service fees (commissions), online marketing (advertising), and other services and sales [3]. - In 2022, the core local business generated 1,607.6 billion RMB, accounting for 73.1% of total revenue, while new businesses contributed 592 billion RMB, or 26.9% [6]. - By 2024, the core local business revenue is expected to reach 2,502.5 billion RMB, maintaining a stable proportion of around 74% [6][9]. Delivery Service Analysis - The delivery service segment has been operating at a loss, with each delivery costing 0.34 RMB more than the revenue generated in the first half of 2024 [1][14]. - In 2023, the delivery service revenue was 821.9 billion RMB, with associated costs of 907.4 billion RMB, resulting in a gross loss of 85.5 billion RMB [15]. - The average loss per delivery has decreased from 0.97 RMB in 2021 to 0.34 RMB in the first half of 2024, indicating improved efficiency [17]. Business Segmentation - The core local business primarily consists of food delivery and in-store/travel services, with food delivery accounting for approximately 70% of the revenue [11]. - The commission revenue from food delivery is estimated to be around 500 billion RMB, with a commission rate of less than 5% [26]. Profitability and Growth Strategies - Meituan's core local business achieved an operating profit of 38.7 billion RMB in 2023, with a profit margin of 18.7%, and is expected to rise to 52.4 billion RMB in 2024, with a margin of 20.9% [29]. - The company aims to offset delivery losses through increased commission and advertising revenues, which combined reached approximately 900 billion RMB in 2023 [28]. New Business Development - New business segments, including Meituan Youxuan and other services, are experiencing growth, with revenue increasing while operating losses are narrowing from 88% in 2021 to 31% in 2023 [34][37]. - The strategy for new businesses focuses on balancing revenue growth with improving profitability, indicating a cautious approach to expansion [33].