What’s new: Tencent’s reported 2Q25 top-line results that were above consensus and our expectations. Rev growth momentum could continue in 3Q partly driven by resiliency across key business segments. We up our PT from HKD650 to HKD750 on top-line strength. Our updated PT of HKD750 implies a 22.5x FY26E P/E. We maintain our BUY rating. Analysts: Jin Yoon
Tencent’s 2Q25 results came in better than expected. Revenue grew 14.5% yoy to Rmb184.5b, 3% ahead of our and consensus estimates. Gross margin expanded 3.6ppt yoy to 56.9%, outpacing consensus forecasts. Non-IFRS operating profit grew 18.5% yoy to Rmb69.2b, while non-IFRS operating margin expanded 1.3ppt yoy to 37.5% on the back of a positive shift in revenue mix. Non-IFRS diluted EPS ramped up 13% yoy, 3.5% higher than consensus estimates. Maintain BUY with a higher target price of HK$736.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Economics Money Supply July's M1 growth accelerated to 5.6% yoy (+1.0ppt), exceeding the 5.2% yoy consensus forecast. M2 growth rose to 8.8% yoy (+0.5ppt), surpassing the 8.3% yoy consensus forecast. However, new bank loans turned negative at -Rmb0.05t, falling well short of expectations (Rmb0.3t). New TSF also disappointed at Rmb1.16t. While outstanding TSF growth improved to 9.0% yoy (+0.1ppt), outstanding bank loans growth weakened to 6.9% yoy (-0.2ppt), suggesting weak priva...
GREATER CHINA Economics Money Supply Credit demand remains weak, though money supply improved. Results Nexteer Automotive Group (1316 HK/BUY/HK$6.92/Target: HK$10.00) 1H25: Earnings beat estimates on margins. Upgrade from HOLD to BUY. Raise target price to HK$10.00 Tencent Holdings (700 HK/BUY/HK$586.00/Target: HK$736.00) 2Q25: Resilient results; unfolding AI monetisation in online games...
BOLLORE SE : DECLARATION AU TITRE DE L’ARTICLE 223-16 DU REGLEMENT GENERAL DE L’AUTORITE DES MARCHES FINANCIERS BOLLORE SERaison sociale de l’émetteur : Bolloré SESociété EuropéenneCapital : 449 968 637,28 eurosSiège social : Odet - 29500 Ergué-Gabéric055 804 124 RCS Quimper DECLARATION AU TITRE DE L’ARTICLE 223-16 DU REGLEMENT GENERALDE L’AUTORITE DES MARCHES FINANCIERS La société informe ses actionnaires des éléments suivants au 31 juillet 2025 : Total actions émises2 812 303 983Total droits de vote4 958 137 804Total droits de vote exerçables en assemblée4 939 583 785 Le 6 août 2025 BO...
Tencent will release its 2Q25 results on 13 Aug 25. We forecast its 2Q25 revenue growing 11.5% yoy, driven by resilient game grossing and online ad revenue growth. We like Tencent as it is a key proxy for benefitting from the online games sector’s countercyclical resilience feature and the accelerating adoption of AI which has played a role in enhancing cost efficiency and boosting game development productivity. Maintain BUY with a target price of HK$650.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Strategy China & Hong Kong Property The 30 Jul Politburo meeting emphasised strict controls on hidden government debt and high-quality/prudent urban renewal. CR Land’s acquisition of two prime residential projects in Shanghai (Rmb24.5b) highlights opportunities for SOE developers as LGFVs divest assets under stricter oversight. While Tier 1 and 2 cities show further sales weakness, Hong Kong is progressing with destocking, with potential changes to ease capital transfers for mai...
GREATER CHINA Strategy China & Hong Kong Property: CR Land’s acquisition of Shanghai projects points to further consolidation towards SOEs; potential easing of capital transfer will be key focus for Hong Kong market. Results Launch Tech (2488 HK/NOT RATED/HK$12.03): 1H25: Robust overseas and software business growth; step-up in dividend. Update Tencent Holdings (700 HK/BUY/HK$559.00/Target: HK$650.00): 2Q25 results preview: Strong game pipeline and AI-powered adtech as key catalysts. INDONESIA ...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: August Conviction Calls: Add JBM Healthcare and Lenovo to our BUY list. Take profit on CATL, Han’s Laser, KE Holdings and Longfor. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Underperformance In July: Our new Alpha Picks are ASSA, AKRA, ARCI, BBNI, KLBF, MTEL, and MYOR. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Some Opportunities Amid A “Summer Lull”: Our July 25 Alpha Picks outperformed. Aug 25 picks: Coraza, Eco World, Gamuda, Hume Cement, IJM, Inari, RHB and Zetrix. SINGAPORE ...
In July, the HSI and MSCI China index extended their growths, rising 2.9% mom and 4.5% mom respectively to reach their peak on 24 July before pulling pack in the latest week, as investors tend to take profit after the Politburo announcement. With another 90-day tariff delay from the US, we maintain a positive outlook for leading domestic stocks in healthcare and IT. New additions to our BUY list are JBM Healthcare and Lenovo. We take profit on CATL, Han’s Laser, KE Holdings and Longfor.
WAIC 2025 was held in Shanghai on 26-28 July under the theme "Intelligent Horizons, Shared Future". The focus of WAIC this year shifted from LLM to the next frontier – AI applications and AI agents. As AI capabilities extend from the cloud to edge devices, a transformative evolution in human-AI interaction is underway, characterised by more tangible, embodied forms and empathetic voice interfaces. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT.
GREATER CHINA Sector Internet WAIC - Battlefield of AI applications and agents to reshape productivity. Results WuXi AppTec (2359 HK/BUY/HK$111.70/Target: HK$146.00) 1H25: Results beat; benefitting from growing CRDMO service demand. Upgrade to BUY. INDONESIA Results AKR Corporindo (AKRA IJ/BUY/Rp1,345/Target: Rp1,525) 2Q25: Momentum builds, but 4Q25 to del...
Bolloré : Communiqué de presse BOLLORÉ COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Le 28 juillet 2025 Bolloré SE a décidé de former un recours devant la Cour d’appel de Paris tendant à l’annulation de la décision de l’Autorité des marchés financiers du 18 juillet 2025 imposant le dépôt, sous six mois, d’une offre publique de retrait sur les titres de la société Vivendi SE. Cette décision de l’AMF est prise en vertu d’un arrêt de la Cour d’appel de Paris du 22 avril 2025 contre lequel Bolloré SE et Vivendi SE ont formé des pourvois devant la Cour de cassation, dont l’audience a été fixée au 25 novembre 2025. ...
Bolloré : Press release BOLLORÉ PRESS RELEASE July 28, 2025 Bolloré SE has decided to seek, before the Paris Court of Appeal, the annulment of the ‘Autorité des marchés financiers’ (AMF) decision dated July 18, 2025 requiring the filing of a public buyout offer on the shares of Vivendi SE within a six-month timeframe. Such decision by the AMF was taken pursuant to a judgment of the Paris Court of Appeal dated April 22, 2025 against which Bolloré SE and Vivendi SE have filed appeals with the French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation), the hearing of being set for November 25, 2025. At...
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