China’s internet companies reported resilient 3Q25 top-line growth and continuous margin improvement in the online gaming and OTA sectors, empowered by improved AI efficiency and benign competition. Margin pressure in e-commerce due to the intense on-demand delivery competition is likely to ease in 4Q25, but could persist into 2026 given the continuous investment and tough comparison base boosted by the trade-in programme in 2025. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Alibaba, Tencent, TCOM, TME, Ne...
Greater China Sector Update | Consumer We met investors in Thailand and Malaysia during our marketing trip from 24-28 Nov 25. Overall investor interest in the China consumer sector is improving. The most frequently discussed segments and names include Miniso, Shenzhou, Anta, consumer staples (including dairy, beer and baijiu), as well as some new consumption names such as Pop Mart (non-rated) and Laopu Gold (non-rated). Our preferred stocks include: Galaxy, Midea, Miniso, Shenzhou and Sands ...
TT reported intact 3Q25 results, with revenue growing 10.4% yoy to Rmb5.5b, in line with consensus estimate. Adjusted net profit rose 16.5% yoy to Rmb1,060m, 2% above our and consensus estimates and above its previous guidance of Rmb1.00b-1.05b. Non-IFRS net margin inched up 1ppt yoy to 19.2% in 3Q25. 4Q25 revenue is guided to grow 10-15% yoy, while adjusted net profit is guided at Rmb720m-770m for 4Q25, 2-3% below consensus. Maintain BUY with a slightly lower target price of HK$28.00.
Top Stories Company Results | Alibaba Group (9988 HK/BUY/HK$157.80/Target: HK$206.00) Alibaba reported solid 2QFY26 results. Revenue grew 5% yoy to Rmb247.8b (15% like-for-like basis), in line with the street’s estimate. Non-GAAP net profit was Rmb10.4b, down 72% yoy, missing our forecast, due to its investment in Taobao Instant Commerce. In 3QFY26, management expects: a) significant narrowing of quick commerce losses, b) moderated CMR growth due to the high base last year, and c) continued str...
Greater China Company Results | Alibaba Group (9988 HK/BUY/HK$157.80/Target: HK$206.00) Alibaba reported solid 2QFY26 results. Revenue grew 5% yoy to Rmb247.8b (15% like-for-like basis), in line with the street’s estimate. Non-GAAP net profit was Rmb10.4b, down 72% yoy, missing our forecast, due to its investment in Taobao Instant Commerce. In 3QFY26, management expects: a) significant narrowing of quick commerce losses, b) moderated CMR growth due to the high base last year, and c) continued st...
Following the release of 2Q25 results, the market has started to re-value AI-related and ad-tech upgrade themes. Garnering the most interest was the AI theme driven by: a) re-accelerated cloud revenue growth, b) the emergence of AI agents, c) broader AI application, and d) self-sufficiency in chip development. Potential beneficiaries of the AI theme poised for continuous re-rating include Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu. Tongcheng could see robust travel demand during Golden Week. Maintain OVERWEIGHT...
Greater China Sector Update | Internet Following the release of 2Q25 results, the market has started to re-value AI-related and ad-tech upgrade themes. The AI theme garnered the most interest, attributable to: a) re-accelerated cloud revenue growth, b) the emergence of AI agents, c) broader AI application, and d) development of self-sufficient chips. Potential beneficiaries of the AI theme poised for continuous re-rating include Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu. Tongcheng could see robust travel ...
Key investor focus areas discussed during the marketing trip include: a) key drivers for AI cloud and applications outperformance, b) sustainability of monetisation of AI applications, c) ROI of accelerating capex, d) self-sufficiency in chips development, and e) where the competition in food delivery and quick commerce is ultimately headed. We foresee that AI/AI Cloud, online gaming and OTAs are poised to benefit from further re-rating, supported by their outperformance in growth. Maintain OVER...
China’s internet companies reported intact 2Q25 top-line with mixed earnings results. The key focuses are on the latest quick commerce war and AI cloud and agent development. In 2Q25, we saw meaningful AI monetisation visibility contributing to incremental top-line growth, and expect this momentum to continue into 2H25. On the profitability front, margins will remain under pressure from heightened investments to fend off the intensifying competition in on-demand delivery. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT.
TT reported intact 2Q25 results, with revenue growing 10% yoy to Rmb4.7b, in line with the consensus estimate. Adjusted net profit rose 18% yoy to Rmb775m, 3-6% above our and consensus estimates and above the previous guidance of Rmb700m- 750m. Non-IFRS net margin inched up 1ppt yoy in 2Q25. 3Q25 revenue is guided to grow 7-12% yoy, while adjusted net profit is guided at Rmb1b-1.05b for 3Q25, 2% ahead of consensus. Maintain BUY with an unchanged target price of HK$25.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Strategy Small-Mid Cap Monthly Keeping an eye on JBM Healthcare’s upcoming marketing campaigns in 2H25. Results China Resources Building Materials Technology (1313 HK/BUY/HK$1.92/Target: HK$2.30) CR Bldg Mat’s 1H25 earnings rose 85% yoy to Rmb306.7m, in line with expectations. Gross margin increased to 18.5% (+3.5ppt) on firmer cement ASP and cheaper coal. Cement volumes fell 12.6% yoy as pricing discipline took priority. Concrete sales rose 36% yoy on supply chain integration...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Small-Mid Cap Monthly: Keeping an eye on JBM Healthcare’s upcoming marketing campaigns in 2H25. Results China Resources Building Materials Technology (1313 HK/BUY/HK$1.92/Target: HK$2.30): 1H25: In line; cement margins rebound, concrete delivers growth. Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group Company (3692 HK/BUY/HK$37.06/Target: HK$50.00): 1H25: Results beat; increases revenue growth guidance to high double-digit. Sino Biopharmaceutical (1177 HK/BUY/HK$7.91/Target: HK$10.50): 1H25: R...
TT reported intact 1Q25 results, with revenue growing 13.2% yoy to Rmb4.4b, in line with the consensus estimate. Adjusted net profit rose 41% yoy to Rmb788m, beating the consensus estimate by 7.0% and above the previously guided Rmb700m-750m. Non-IFRS net margin was largely flattish yoy at 15.6% in 1Q25. 2Q25 revenue is guided to grow 7.0-12% yoy, while adjusted net profit is guided at Rmb700m-750m for 2Q25. Maintain BUY with an unchanged target price of HK$25.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Miniso (MNSO US/BUY/US$18.29/US$26.60) Miniso's 1Q25 revenue beat management’s guidance but margin was under pressure due to ongoing investments in DTC stores and higher revenue contribution from lower-margin DTC stores. Management expects 2Q25 revenue to grow 18-21% and remains confident about achieving accelerated revenue growth in 2025, thanks to continued SSS recovery. However, uncertainties still remain on the margin side, due to the rapid expansion of DTC stores in...
GREATER CHINA Results Miniso (MNSO US/BUY/US$18.29/US$26.60): 1Q25: Revenue beats guidance but margin under pressure; expect DTC store expansion to be a near-term headwind on margin. Tongcheng Travel Holdings (780 HK/BUY/HK$20.50/Target: HK$25.00): 1Q25: Earnings beat; well on track for margin improvement in 2025. INDONESIA Update Indofood CBP (ICBP IJ/BUY/Rp10,825/Target: Rp13,800): Remains a solid defensive stock with undemanding valuation. MALAYSIA Results Oriental Kopi Holdings (KOPI MK/BU...
We saw continuous vitality in cultural and tourism consumption based on 1Q25 travel data and Labour Day travel data projections. Key travellers’ preference trends during Labour Day 2025 will be long-haul travel, inbound tourism and county-level travel. With favourable policy support such as the implementation of "instant tax refunds" for outbound travel, we expect to see promising revenue and earnings growth from OTA companies in 1H25. Maintain OVERWEIGHT.
Chinese internet companies’ share prices have dropped 10-30% mtd following the implementation of incremental tariffs from the US. Chinese internet companies have limited business exposure to the US except for PDD’s Temu. However, the 34% tariffs announced by China on all US imports could have potential implications for China mega-caps’ AI capex in relation to US chip imports. We prefer domestic-focused plays which stand to benefit from domestic policy stimuli, with Southbound inflow to be a key ...
GREATER CHINA Sector Internet Navigating headwinds and uncovering opportunities upon tariff pressures. INDONESIA Update Erajaya Swasembada (ERAA IJ/BUY/Rp348/Target: Rp480) Iphone 16 series to be available in 2Q25. Maintain BUY. MALAYSIA Update Matrix Concepts Holdings (MCH MK/BUY/RM1.27/Target: RM1.66) We view the RPT deal as fair and strategic as the acquisition allows Matrix to see faster ro...
TT reported resilient 4Q24 results, with revenue growing 34.8% yoy to Rmb4.2b, 5% above consensus estimate. Adjusted net profit rose 36.8% yoy to Rmb660m, beating consensus estimate by 7% and above the previous guidance of Rmb580m-630m. Non- IFRS net margin was 15.6% in 4Q24 vs 15.3% in 4Q23. 1Q25 revenue is expected to grow 11-15% yoy, in line with consensus forecast. Adjusted net profit is guided at Rmb700m- 750m for 1Q25. Maintain BUY with a slightly lower target price of HK$22.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results AAC Technologies (2018 HK/BUY/HK$52.05/Target: HK$57.70) AAC’s 2H24’s earnings grew 114% yoy which exceeded expectations, thanks to a solid beat in the precision mechanics business, although this was partially offset by weaker margins from the optics and MEMs businesses. Nevertheless, we continue to expect solid revenue growth and margin expansion in 2025, driven by increasing exposure from the automotive acoustics business and edge AI-related components. Upgrade to BUY ...
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