KINGSOFT(03888) 东吴证券国际经纪·2024-05-23 02:01Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2024, Kingsoft Corporation achieved revenue of RMB 21.37 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 8.45% but a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 7.50% [2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for Q1 2024 was RMB 2.85 billion, showing a year-over-year increase of 47.95% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 38.52% [4] - The adjusted net profit before share-based compensation for Q1 2024 was RMB 3.29 billion, compared to RMB 2.36 billion in the same period last year and RMB 2.57 billion in Q4 2023 [4] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from online games and other sources in Q1 2024 was RMB 9.12 billion, a slight year-over-year decrease of 0.78% and a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 11.02%, accounting for 42.66% of total revenue [2] - Revenue from office software and services in Q1 2024 was RMB 12.25 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 16.52% but a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 4.69%, making up 57.34% of total revenue [2] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of monthly active devices for the main office software products reached 602 million in Q1 2024, representing a year-over-year growth of 2.21% and a quarter-over-quarter growth of 0.67% [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Kingsoft is focusing on a strategy centered around "multi-screen, cloud, content, collaboration, and AI," with ongoing investments in AI and collaborative product development [5] - The company aims to enhance product competitiveness through technological innovation and product iteration, while also exploring new game genres and maintaining a strong focus on user feedback [5] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the sustainable growth of the gaming business, particularly with the success of the game "Dust White Zone," and has adjusted revenue expectations for the year [7] - The company is optimistic about the future of its office software business, driven by the launch of the upgraded WPS 365 platform, which integrates AI solutions for users [5] Other Important Information - The overall gross margin for Q1 2024 was 81.46%, a decrease of 1.04 percentage points year-over-year and 0.62 percentage points quarter-over-quarter [3] - Research and development expenses for Q1 2024 were RMB 7.13 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.83% [3] Q&A Session Summary Question 1: What is the outlook for the game "Dust White Zone" and the strategy for future games? - The board believes in the sustainability of "Dust White Zone" growth, with an adjusted revenue forecast for the year indicating a 10% increase, supported by user feedback and operational adjustments [7] Question 2: Can you break down the 10% growth guidance for games and any considerations for stock buybacks? - "Dust White Zone" is expected to contribute significantly to growth, while "Sword Network 3 Unlimited" is anticipated to drive user engagement and growth [7] Question 3: How does management view the competitive landscape in the AI sector and its impact on WPS AI? - The decrease in model costs is seen as beneficial for WPS AI, and management is confident in their competitive position against major players like Microsoft [8]