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2025-08-26 01:19

Summary of Meitu Inc. Conference Call Company Overview - Company: Meitu Inc (1357.HK) - Industry: Greater China IT Services and Software - Current Stock Price: HK$10.56 - Market Capitalization: RMB 44,629 million - Price Target: Raised from HK$14.40 to HK$15.70, implying a 49% upside potential [1][3][48] Key Financial Metrics - Normalized Net Profit Guidance for 2025: Increased by approximately 11% [3] - Revenue Forecasts: Adjusted downwards by 4.9%, 4.2%, and 3% for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively due to a decline in non-core business [46] - Projected Revenue Growth: - 2024: RMB 3,341 million - 2025: RMB 4,021 million - 2026: RMB 5,120 million - 2027: RMB 6,771 million [22][24] Growth Strategy - Transition to Subscription Model: Meitu is shifting from an advertising-based model to a subscription-based model, which is expected to enhance long-term revenue growth [33] - Product Strategy: - Focus on increasing the total paying ratio to 8-10% by 2028, doubling subscription revenue from 4.7% in 2024 [9][13] - Development of RoboNeo as a standalone AI productivity app, targeting non-professional markets [12] - Integration of RoboNeo into existing apps to enhance user recommendations and drive revenue growth [14] Market Dynamics - Overseas Market Expansion: - Targeting younger generations in the US and EU for photo and video editing products, with a focus on increasing MAU (Monthly Active Users) [13] - Major apps in the US and Europe include Airbrush and BeautyPlus, with a renewed strategy to grow MAUs alongside paying users [13] - Domestic Market: Management views domestic leisure products as mature, with a focus on maintaining revenue without significant new investments [13] Financial Ratios and Projections - Earnings Per Share (EPS): - 2024: RMB 0.13 - 2025: RMB 0.21 - 2026: RMB 0.27 - 2027: RMB 0.40 [22][24] - Return on Equity (ROE): Expected to increase from 14.3% in 2024 to 30.0% by 2027 [22] - EBITDA Growth: Projected to grow from RMB 900 million in 2024 to RMB 2,146 million in 2027 [22] Risks and Considerations - Market Risks: Potential competition from internet hyperscalers and slower-than-expected growth in paying users [45] - Operational Risks: Higher-than-expected R&D expenses in developing AI technologies could impact profitability [45] Conclusion - Meitu Inc. is positioned for growth through its strategic transition to a subscription model, leveraging AI technologies and expanding its market presence both domestically and internationally. The revised price target reflects confidence in the company's long-term growth potential despite short-term challenges in revenue forecasts.