Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that China's telecom quantum business has shown significant growth, achieving a three-digit increase in revenue over the first ten months of the year, indicating a rapid development trend [1][3] - As of the end of October, 24 provincial companies under China Telecom reported positive growth in quantum business revenue, while 7 provincial companies experienced negative growth, with Liaoning Telecom facing the largest decline, exceeding 50% year-on-year [3] - Despite being a smaller provincial company, Liaoning Telecom's performance in the quantum business was unexpectedly poor, leading to warnings from the group [3] Group 2 - Liu Qing, the director of the communication business department at the operator's finance network, stated that the quantum business of China Telecom is still in its early stages and experiencing rapid growth, suggesting that Liaoning Telecom missed the opportunity for development and may find it challenging to catch up in the future [3] - The current leadership of Liaoning Telecom's government and enterprise information service group is under Vice General Manager Sun Wei, indicating a need for increased effort in this "new battle business" [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a slight revenue growth of 0.6% year-on-year for the first three quarters of 2025, with a total revenue of 394.3 billion yuan, and a net profit increase of 5.0% to 30.8 billion yuan, indicating a stronger profit growth compared to revenue growth [1][2]. Financial Performance - Revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 reached 394.3 billion yuan, with service revenue at 366.3 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.6% and 0.9% respectively [2]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company was 30.8 billion yuan, up 5.0% year-on-year, while the non-recurring net profit remained stable at 28.7 billion yuan [1][2]. - In Q3 2025, the company reported a revenue of 124.8 billion yuan, a decrease of 0.91% year-on-year, and a net profit of 7.76 billion yuan, which is an increase of 3.60% year-on-year [2]. Business Growth - The company experienced significant growth in new business areas, with 5G network users reaching 290 million, a penetration rate of 66.9%, and gigabit broadband user penetration at approximately 31.0% [2]. - IDC revenue grew by 9.1% year-on-year to 27.5 billion yuan, while security revenue increased by 12.4% to 12.6 billion yuan. Other notable growth areas included smart revenue (62.3% increase), video network revenue (34% increase), satellite communication revenue (23.5% increase), and quantum revenue (134.6% increase) [2]. Cost and Cash Flow - In Q3 2025, the company's expense ratios were as follows: sales (10.40%), management (6.90%), finance (0.13%), and R&D (3.48%), with respective year-on-year changes of +0.98 percentage points, -0.28 percentage points, -0.08 percentage points, and +0.24 percentage points [3]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was 87.3 billion yuan, with a year-on-year decline narrowing to 10.37% [3].

Market Overview - On October 22, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.07%, the CSI 300 decreased by 0.33%, the STAR Market 50 dropped by 0.06%, the CSI 1000 declined by 0.43%, the ChiNext Index fell by 0.79%, and the Hang Seng Index decreased by 0.94% [4] - The best-performing sectors on October 22 were Oil & Petrochemicals (+1.58%), Banking (+0.97%), Home Appliances (+0.82%), Real Estate (+0.75%), and Media (+0.59%). The worst-performing sectors were Non-ferrous Metals (-1.36%), Power Equipment (-1.29%), Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry and Fishery (-1.19%), Defense and Military Industry (-1.17%), and Coal (-1.03%) [4] - The total trading volume of the A-share market on October 22 was 1,690.3 billion yuan, with a net inflow of 10.018 billion Hong Kong dollars from southbound funds [4] Company Analysis: China Telecom (601728) - On October 21, 2025, China Telecom released its third-quarter report, showing a revenue growth of 0.6% year-on-year for the first three quarters, with service revenue increasing by 0.9% and net profit attributable to shareholders rising by 5.0% [5] - In the third quarter alone, revenue decreased by 0.9% year-on-year, while service revenue grew by 0.5%. Revenue from terminal products fell by 18.0%, but this had a limited impact on profits. New businesses such as AI computing power continued to grow rapidly [5] - IDC revenue increased by 9.1% year-on-year, with a notable acceleration in growth compared to the first half of 2025 (+7.4%). Smart revenue surged by 62.3%, satellite communication revenue grew by 23.5%, and quantum revenue skyrocketed by 134.6% [5] - Investment opportunities are highlighted by the dual attributes of dividends and computing power, with AI driving increased demand for computing power [5]

Core Insights - China Telecom (601728.SH) reported a revenue of RMB 394.3 billion for the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 0.6% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period was RMB 30.8 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 5% [1] - In Q3 2025, the company recorded a revenue of RMB 124.8 billion, which is a decline of 0.91% year-on-year, while the net profit for this quarter was RMB 7.756 billion, up by 3.6% year-on-year [1] Revenue Breakdown - The revenue from new strategic businesses continued to expand, with IDC revenue reaching RMB 27.5 billion, a year-on-year growth of 9.1% [1] - Security revenue amounted to RMB 12.6 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 12.4% [1] - Smart revenue saw a significant year-on-year growth of 62.3% [1] - Video Internet revenue increased by 34.2% year-on-year [1] - Satellite communication revenue grew by 23.5% year-on-year [1] - Quantum revenue experienced a remarkable year-on-year increase of 134.6% [1]

Core Insights - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that China Telecom's revenue has slightly decreased while net profit has increased, driven mainly by non-operating items, and highlights the contrasting performance between emerging and traditional businesses [1][3][4]. Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, China Telecom reported a revenue of 1248.48 billion RMB, a year-on-year decrease of 0.91% [1][2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 3.60% to 77.56 billion RMB, primarily driven by non-operating projects [1][2]. - For the first three quarters of 2025, total revenue reached 394.27 billion RMB, a growth of 0.59% year-on-year, while net profit was 307.73 billion RMB, up 5.03% [2]. User Growth - The company added 12.67 million mobile users and 3.05 million broadband users in the first three quarters of 2025 [1][4]. - The total number of mobile users reached 437 million, with a 5G penetration rate of 66.9% [4]. - The net increase in mobile users was lower than the previous year's 14.90 million, and broadband user growth also slowed significantly from 6.10 million to 3.05 million [4]. Emerging Business Growth - Emerging businesses are identified as the main growth driver, with significant increases in revenue from strategic new businesses [3]. - IDC business revenue reached 27.5 billion RMB, growing by 9.1%, while security business revenue was 12.6 billion RMB, up 12.4% [3]. - "Smart revenue" surged by 62.3%, IoT revenue grew by 34.2%, and quantum revenue doubled with a growth of 134.6% [3]. Cost Control and R&D Investment - The company maintained effective cost control, with operating costs rising only 0.1% to 274.8 billion RMB [6]. - Sales expenses decreased by 1.4%, optimizing the expense structure [6]. - R&D expenses increased by 4.4% to 9.1 billion RMB, focusing on key technologies related to network, cloud, AI, and quantum security [6].

Core Viewpoint - The company is accelerating the construction of a national integrated quantum security infrastructure and has launched over 40 quantum+ product scenario solutions in various sectors, including government, law enforcement, education, and industry [1] Group 1: Quantum Security Infrastructure - The company is focusing on building a national integrated quantum security infrastructure [1] - Over 40 quantum+ product scenario solutions have been introduced across multiple sectors [1] Group 2: Financial Performance - The company's security products have experienced rapid growth, with cloud revenue increasing by 52.7% year-on-year [1] - Revenue from cloud services has doubled compared to the previous year [1] - The quantum business revenue has seen a year-on-year increase of 171% [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for China Telecom, indicating a positive outlook for the company's growth and performance [4][6]. Core Views - The company demonstrates stable operations with a focus on developing new business areas such as AI, satellite communication, and quantum technology, which are expected to drive long-term value growth [2][4]. - The first quarter of 2025 saw a slight increase in service revenue, with a year-on-year growth of 0.3% and a quarter-on-quarter growth of 4.6% [2]. - The company is strategically enhancing its cloud-network integration and leveraging advanced technologies to create a competitive edge in the market [4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, China Telecom reported total revenue of 134.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.01%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 8.9 billion yuan, up 3.1% [1]. - The service revenue for Q1 2025 reached 124.7 billion yuan, with mobile communication users increasing to 429 million, adding 4.95 million users [2]. Business Segments - The mobile communication segment showed robust growth, with 5G users reaching 270 million and a penetration rate of 62% [2]. - Emerging business areas such as IDC, smart services, satellite communication, and quantum technology have seen significant growth rates, with smart services growing by 151.6% year-on-year [2]. Cost Management and R&D - The company optimized its cost structure, with operating costs decreasing by 0.08% year-on-year, leading to a slight increase in gross margin to 29.47% [3]. - Increased R&D investment is focused on network, cloud, AI, and quantum security, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation [3]. Future Projections - The forecast for net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 is projected at 35.9 billion, 38.9 billion, and 42.1 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 20, 18, and 17 [4][5].