2025-05-27 12:32Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, Xiaomi achieved total revenue of RMB111.3 billion, up 47.4% year on year, marking a record high [11][22] - Adjusted net profit exceeded RMB10 billion for the first time, reaching RMB10.7 billion, up 64.5% year on year [12][32] - Gross margin reached 22.8%, up 0.5 percentage points year on year, also a historical high [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Smartphone revenue was RMB50.6 billion, accounting for 45.5% of total revenue, up 8.9% year on year [23] - IoT revenue reached RMB32.3 billion, up 59% year on year, marking a record high [15][26] - Internet service revenue was RMB9.1 billion, up 12.8% year on year, with gross margin improving to 76.9% [27][32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Xiaomi returned to number one in smartphone shipments in Mainland China with a market share of 18.8%, up 4.7 percentage points year on year [12][25] - Global smartphone shipments reached 41.8 million units, with a growth rate of 40% year on year, significantly outperforming the broader market [13][24] - In the high-end smartphone segment, Xiaomi's market share increased from 21% to 25% year on year [13][77] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Xiaomi aims to invest RMB30 billion in R&D in 2025, with a total investment exceeding RMB102 billion from 2021 to 2025 [5][6] - The company is focusing on becoming a global leader in hardcore technology, particularly in AI and chip development [6][10] - Xiaomi plans to enhance its premiumization strategy across various product lines, including smartphones and home appliances [66][72] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining growth despite increased competition in the IoT sector, emphasizing the importance of product strength and user experience [39][40] - The company acknowledged challenges in the EV market but remains optimistic about its product capabilities and market position [92][93] - Management highlighted the importance of adapting strategies to different regional markets, particularly in India and Africa [99][100] Other Important Information - Xiaomi's R&D team reached a historical record of 21,731 employees, with R&D expenses in Q1 2025 amounting to RMB6.7 billion, up 30% year on year [30][31] - The company has been recognized for its efforts in ESG, completing 95.94% of its electronic waste recovery target [33][34] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: What strategies will Xiaomi implement to face increased competition in the IoT sector? - Management noted that Xiaomi is still in a high growth stage and has not felt significant competitive pressure, emphasizing the importance of production capacity [38][39] Question: How will Xiaomi ensure the success of its EV business amidst potential price competition? - Management expressed confidence in the Su-seven model's strong performance and stated that production capacity is currently inadequate, alleviating concerns about price reductions [44][92] Question: Can you elaborate on the efficiency and profitability enhancements from the smart appliance and EV factories? - Management explained that the smart manufacturing platform will enhance supply chain efficiency across different product categories [48][49] Question: How will the introduction of the X Ring chip impact pricing and gross margin in the smartphone business? - Management indicated that the focus is currently on flagship chips, and while the self-developed chip usage rate won't significantly impact gross margin yet, they are optimistic about future growth [81][96] Question: What is the outlook for Xiaomi's smartphone market share in overseas markets, particularly in India and Africa? - Management acknowledged a decline in India due to unresolved issues but sees significant growth potential in Africa, focusing on mid to high-end products [98][99]