JD will report 1Q24 results on May 16th before the US markets open with an 8am ET conference call. Due to multiple stimulating measures from the government, particularly the relaxation of the limitation for top-tier city housing purchases, we expect China’s economy to resume better growth soon. As such, JD is likely to benefit from that.
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: May Conviction Call Adding CR Beer, Crystal, Geely, Haier, Kuaishou, Ningbo Tuopu, Pinduoduo, Shenzhou, and Tencent to our BUY list, closing out SELL calls. Small-Mid Cap Monthly Reiterate BUY on Crystal International. Sector Automobile Weekly: EV sales pick up; take...
China’s EV sales picked up strongly last week. Except for Li Auto, most EV companies in China witnessed buoyant sales growth during the week. Tesla saw the fastest wow sales growth due to price cuts, while Aito posted the sharpest wow sales growth, given the ramp-up of the new M9 deliveries. This week, we also have our takeaways from Beijing Auto Show. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely, CATL, Tuopu and Yadea. Top SELLs: Li Auto and XPeng. Remove BYD from the top SELL list.
The HSI and MSCI China rose 7.4% and 6.4% mom respectively in April, lifted by news of a stock connect scheme expansion and further easing of restrictions on property purchases in China. With the July Politburo likely to see further supportive policy rollout, we are adding beneficiaries of improving domestic consumption − CR Beer, Crystal, Geely, Haier, Kuaishou, Ningbo Tuopu, Pinduoduo, Shenzhou and Tencent − to our BUY list, and closing out our SELL calls.
SF’s 1Q24 net profit of Rmb1.91b (+11.1% yoy) is in line with our expecation, at 21.3% of our full-year forecast. Group revenue rose 7.0%, backed by a 3.1% yoy parcel volume growth for its express & logistics business and yoy higher ocean and air freight rates for its international freight forwarding business. SF announced a second tranche of its share purchase programme. We are sanguine about SF’s outlook, forecasting a recordhigh level of earnings for 2024. Maintain BUY. Target price: Rmb46.00...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Economics PMI Manufacturing PMI came in better than expected at 50.4% (-0.4ppt) and stayed in the expansionary zone for the second month. It was mainly supported by production and new orders as employment remained a drag, dropping 0.1ppt to 48.0%. Non-manufacturing hit a three-month low of 51.2%, dragged by moderation in new orders and business expectations. We expect policy support to continue and the July Politburo may see new measures being rolled out. Sector Aviation T...
GREATER CHINA Sector Macau Gaming Apr 24 GGR down 5% mom; downgrade to MARKET WEIGHT. Results China Construction Bank (939 HK/BUY/HK$5.10/Target: HK$6.00) 1Q24: Results in line with better NIM performance. LONGi Green Energy Technology (601012 CH/SELL/Rmb18.20/Target: Rmb14.38) 2023/1Q24: Below expectations; inventory write-down wipes out earnings. Downgrade to SELL. PICC Property and Casualty (2328 HK/BUY/HK$9.71/Target: HK$11.70) 1Q24: Earnings miss on higher COR and lower investment income...
We expect promising 1Q24 results for PDD. We forecast continuously strong revenue growth of 104% yoy to Rmb76.7b on strong advertising revenue growth and robust commission revenue generated from Temu. Gross profit margin is estimated to contract 10ppt yoy to 60%, due to heightened cost from Temu. We forecast non-GAAP net profit to grow 41% yoy to Rmb14b, translating to a non-GAAP net profit margin of 18.7%. Maintain BUY with a target price of US$183.00.
Haitian’s 2023 results missed our estimates, dragged by lower-than-expected revenue growth. The company aims to grow revenue and attributable net profit by 12% and 11% respectively in 2024, which implies a likely net profit margin squeeze yoy. In our view, the company is likely to face near-term headwinds due to channel fragmentation and catering companies’ growing preference for single-seasoning products. Maintain HOLD and cut target price by 3% to Rmb36.00.
We raise 2024 forecasts on China’s PV sales growth and PEV sales growth from +8%/+21% to +10%/+24% on bigger-than-expected subsidies for the cash-for-clunker program and zero downpayment auto loans. Meanwhile, we lift the target prices of BYD, Geely, GWM, GAC and Yadea to HK$160.00/HK$13.00/HK$13.50/HK$3.30 /HK$20.00 respectively. Upgrade GWM from HOLD to BUY, and upgrade GAC from SELL to HOLD. Top BUY: CATL, Geely and Yadea. Top SELL: BYD, Li Auto and XPeng.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sector Automobile We raise 2024 forecasts on China’s PV sales growth and PEV sales growth from +8%/+21% to +10%/+24% on bigger-than-expected subsidies for the cash-for-clunker program and zero downpayment auto loans. Meanwhile, we lift the target prices of BYD, Geely, GWM, GAC and Yadea to HK$160.00/HK$13.00/HK$13.50/HK$3.30 /HK$20.00 respectively. Upgrade GWM from HOLD to BUY, and upgrade GAC from SELL to HOLD. Top BUY: CATL, Geely and Yadea. Top SELL: BYD, Li Auto and XPeng. ...
GREATER CHINA Results China Longyuan Power (916 HK/BUY/HK$5.72/Target: HK$6.40): 1Q24: Below expectations; low wind speed weighed on performance. COSCO SHIPPING Ports (1199 HK/BUY/HK$4.62/Target: HK$6.75): 1Q24: Results in line; steady performance in a seasonally slow quarter with headwinds. Dian Diagnostics (300244 CH/BUY/Rmb14.13/Target: Rmb18.50): 1Q24: ICL revenue growth satisfactory; esoteric testing and self-developed product segments remain 2024’s key growth drivers. Foshan Haitian Flavou...
JD.com to Report First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on May 16, 2024 BEIJING, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618 (HKD counter) and 89618 (RMB counter)), a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider, today announced that it plans to release its unaudited first quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, May 16, 2024, before the U.S. market opens. JD.com’s management will hold a conference call at 8:00 am, Eastern Time on May 16, 2024, (8:00 pm, Beijing/Hong Kong Time on May 16, 2024) to discuss the first quarter 2024 financial resul...
This morning, Nel announced a multi-year capacity reservation agreement (CRA) with Hy Stor Energy, representing more than 1GW of alkaline electrolyser capacity combined over 2025/2027, for its Mississippi Clean Hydrogen Hub (MCHH) project. The project is still pending regulatory approvals, financin
PDD Holdings Files Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year 2023 DUBLIN and SHANGHAI, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PDD Holdings Inc. (“PDD Holdings” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PDD) today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 25, 2024. The annual report can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website at as well as the SEC’s website at . The Company will provide a hard copy of its annual report containing the audited consolidated financial stat...
China’s PEV sales grew 9% yoy and 12% wow during the week of 15-21 Apr 24, implying a 44.9% market share. BYD, Zeekr and XPeng saw sales rebound during the week, in line with expectations; Aion, Li Auto and Tesla posted lower sales, below expectations. Tesla posted disappointing 1Q24 results on a sales drop, and cut prices of Model Y/3 by 5-6%. Li Auto also cut prices by 5-7%, intensifying the price war. Maintain UNDERWEIGHT. Top SELLs: BYD, Li Auto and XPeng. Top BUYs: CATL and Yadea.
China’s PEV sales grew 21% yoy and 19% wow during the week of 8-14 Apr 24, implying a 46% market share. BYD, Li Auto and XPeng posted in-line sales during the week, while Tesla’s and Zeekr’s sales came in lower than expected due to competition. We expect Zeekr’s sales to recover, based on its better product qualities vs rivals and new model debuts. CATL posted in-line 1Q24 results with core earnings growing 19% yoy. Maintain UNDERWEIGHT. Top SELLs: BYD, Li Auto, XPeng. Top BUYs: CATL, Desay.
JD.com Announces Updates of Its Share Repurchase Program BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JD.com, Inc. (“JD.com” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618 (HKD counter) and 89618 (RMB counter)), a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider, today announced that, during the quarter ended March 31, 2024, the Company repurchased a total of 87.5 million Class A ordinary shares (equivalent of 43.8 million ADSs) for a total of US$1.2 billion. All of these shares were repurchased in the open markets from both NASDAQ and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange pursuant to the C...
JD.com Files Its Annual Report on Form 20-F BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JD.com, Inc. (“JD.com” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618 (HKD counter) and 89618 (RMB counter)), a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 18, 2024 U.S. Eastern Time. The annual report can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website at The Company will provide a copy of its annual report containing the ...
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