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Analyst Pin-board FPT 8M 2021 Update: Global IT services continue to post positive signals. Domestic services are likely to pick up in Q4-2021

·         8M-2021 revenue and PBT posted VND 21,842 bn and VND 4,005 bn, up 19% YoY and 20% YoY, accomplishing 63% and 61% of our full-year forecast.

·         Tech sector revenue grew by 23% YoY to VND 12,476 bn in 8M 2021, while PBT jumped by 30% YoY to VND 1,805 bn on the back of an expanded PBT margin (+75 bps YoY). In which, global IT services led the growth in August (+23% YoY in PBT) given recovering demand from clients in the US (+49% YoY in revenue). At the same time, domestic IT services PBT’s growth rate decelerated to 4% due to strict social distancing.

·         Pay TV’s profit and investment delays continued to prop up the telecom sector’s 8M-2021 PBT margin (+195 bps YoY), driving PBT to increase by 24% YoY.

·         PBT from education, investments, and other segments picked up in August ahead of the new school year.

·         As restrictions are being eased in Vietnam, we expect domestic IT services and the telecom sector to accelerate in Q4-2021, heading toward our 2021 projections. We maintain our forecasts for 2021F/22F, with a NPAT-MI growth rate of 24% YoY/19% YoY. FPT is trading at a forward 2021F/22F P/E of 21.4x/18.0x. We reiterate our ACCUMULATE recommendation with a TP of VND 108,800.

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FPT
FPT

FPT is providing IT and telecommunication products and services. Co.'s main products and services provided are: software development including software outsourcing; software solutions, software services and ERP services; system integration; informatics services including system management, BPO service, Data Center service etc.; telecommunication services including internet services and value added services; digital content service including online advertising, online games etc.; college, university and postgraduate training services; production, distribution and retails of IT and telecommunication products.

Provider
Viet Dragon Securities
Viet Dragon Securities

Viet Dragon Securities belongs to top 20 biggest securities companies in terms of chartered capital in Vietnam. With a qualified, dedicated and professional team, a widespread network, advanced technology, diversified products and services, and good relationship with local and foreign institutions, we provide a wide range of services and products to our clients both individuals and institutions, both local and foreign. We commit to provide our clients with promising investment opportunities and a comprehensive and professional financial investment services.

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Son Tran

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