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Tencent 4Q24 Earnings Call Summary Company Overview - Company: Tencent (0700.HK) - Date of Report: March 19, 2025 - Quarter: 4Q24 Key Highlights Financial Performance - Adjusted EPS: Beat JP Morgan estimates and consensus by 7% and 8% respectively [1] - Revenue: Reported at RMB 172.446 billion, a 2% increase YoY and 11% increase QoQ [7] - Net Income: Increased by 17% YoY to RMB 51.324 billion, with a non-IFRS net income of RMB 55.312 billion, up 4% YoY [7] - Operating Profit: Adjusted operating profit was RMB 59.475 billion, reflecting a 21% increase YoY [7] Capital Expenditures - Capex: Reported at RMB 37 billion, a significant increase of 386% YoY and 114% QoQ [6] - AI Investments: The company has reorganized its AI team and increased capital expenditures related to AI, indicating a strong focus on product innovation and model research [6] Revenue Segments - Online Games: Revenue growth accelerated to 20% YoY, driven by domestic games which grew by 23% [6] - Advertising Revenue: Grew by 17% YoY, maintaining the same growth rate as the previous quarter, with strong demand for Video Accounts and Weixin search [6] - Fintech and Business Services: Revenue remained stable with a slight increase of 3% YoY [8] Share Repurchase - Share Buyback: Tencent plans to repurchase at least HK$80 billion worth of shares in 2025, compared to HK$112 billion in 2024 [6] Future Outlook - Earnings Estimates: Anticipated upward revisions to consensus earnings estimates following the earnings announcement [3] - Long-term Growth: Positive long-term earnings growth sustainability is expected, with advertising and e-commerce identified as key growth drivers [9] Risks and Challenges - Regulatory Risks: Potential for further regulatory tightening in the gaming sector [11] - Economic Slowdown: A continued slowdown in the macro economy could impact performance [11] - Investment Pressures: Higher-than-expected investments in new initiatives may lead to margin pressure [11] Valuation - Price Target: Set at HK$520, based on an 18x 2025E P/E, which is at the low end of the historical range [10] Conclusion - Tencent's 4Q24 results indicate strong performance across various segments, particularly in online gaming and advertising. The company's significant investment in AI and plans for share repurchase reflect a commitment to long-term growth. However, potential regulatory challenges and economic factors pose risks to future performance.