Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [7] Core Views - In 2024, the company's profitability significantly improved, driven mainly by high growth in advertising revenue. The company achieved operating revenue of 4.19 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 17.5%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.82 billion yuan, up 30.0% year-on-year [5][11] - The company's advertising revenue showed higher elasticity compared to the market, with product competitiveness enhanced through the integration of AI technologies [2][11] - The company has effectively controlled costs, slowing down R&D expenditure, which has led to improved profitability [2][11] - The company is strategically positioned in the AI sector, with successful applications of AI models and intelligent investment advisory services expected to open new growth avenues [2][11] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported operating revenue of 4.19 billion yuan and a net profit of 1.82 billion yuan, with a weighted ROE of 24.8%, an increase of 4.6 percentage points year-on-year. The Q4 net profit was 1.17 billion yuan, up 85.5% year-on-year [11] - Revenue contributions from various segments include value-added telecommunications (1.62 billion yuan, +5.7%), advertising (2.02 billion yuan, +49.0%), software (360 million yuan, -18.6%), and fund distribution (190 million yuan, -20.5%) [11] Revenue Drivers - The company's app had 36.27 million monthly active users by the end of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 18.9%, with a market share of 21.2% [11] - The average daily trading volume in the market increased by 21.2% year-on-year to 1.06 trillion yuan, with the company's advertising revenue growth significantly outpacing the market [11] Cost Management - The company managed to control costs effectively, with management, sales, and R&D expenses reported at 220 million, 590 million, and 1.19 billion yuan respectively, showing a year-on-year increase of 8.3%, 19.1%, and 1.2% [11] - The net profit margin for 2024 was 43.5%, an increase of 4.2 percentage points year-on-year [11] AI and Product Development - The company upgraded its intelligent products, integrating advanced AI technologies to enhance user interaction and product capabilities [11] - The AI investment assistant was upgraded to a native AI dialogue product, and the company has built a matrix of intelligent products for financial data analysis [11] Future Outlook - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 2.27 billion yuan and 2.57 billion yuan in 2025 and 2026, respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 76.7 and 67.9 times [11]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [7][5]. Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue of 4.187 billion RMB in 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 17.47%, and a net profit of 1.823 billion RMB, up 30.00% year-over-year [1][2]. - The fourth quarter of 2024 saw a significant revenue increase of 55.39% year-over-year and 95.93% quarter-over-quarter, driven by a recovery in market conditions [1][2]. - The company is benefiting from the rise in market activity, with a leading average monthly active user count of 32.46 million in 2024 [2]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported a revenue of 4.187 billion RMB and a net profit of 1.823 billion RMB, with a significant increase in Q4 revenue to 1.852 billion RMB [1][2]. - The revenue growth is attributed to a recovery in the A-share market, which saw a transaction volume of 257 trillion RMB in 2024, up 21.3% year-over-year [2]. Business Segments - The advertising and internet business generated 2.025 billion RMB in revenue, a 49.00% increase year-over-year, driven by the market recovery and AI applications [2]. - The value-added telecommunications business revenue was 1.616 billion RMB, up 5.70% year-over-year, while software sales and maintenance revenue decreased by 18.61% to 356 million RMB [2]. AI and Product Development - The company has integrated its platforms with DeepSeek, enhancing its AI capabilities and product competitiveness [3][4]. - The HithinkGPT model continues to evolve, with applications across various business scenarios, leading to the development of over 5,000 intelligent agents [4]. Profitability and Valuation - The company’s EPS is projected to be 5.41 RMB in 2025, with a target price set at 425.23 RMB based on a PE ratio of 78.6 [5][8]. - The report indicates a significant upward revision in EPS estimates for 2025 and 2026, reflecting a 73.4% and 99.4% increase, respectively [5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [6][14]. Core Insights - The company reported significantly better-than-expected performance for 2024, achieving revenue of 4.187 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 17.5%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.823 billion yuan, up 30% year-on-year [6]. - The recovery in the securities market positively impacted the company's advertising and internet promotion services, which generated 2.025 billion yuan in revenue, a 49% increase year-on-year [6][7]. - The company is expected to benefit from the ongoing evolution of large model capabilities, enhancing the usability of its intelligent products and opening up growth opportunities [13][14]. Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Revenue and profit forecasts for the company have been revised upwards for 2025 and 2026, with expected revenues of 5.078 billion yuan and 5.879 billion yuan, respectively, and net profits of 2.286 billion yuan and 2.749 billion yuan [6][13]. - The company's gross margin remains strong, with advertising and internet promotion services achieving a gross margin of 94.57% [8][10]. - The company’s R&D expenses are projected to stabilize at around 1.2 billion yuan per year, focusing on AI and related technologies [10][12].