What’s new: NetEase’s reported 2Q25 revs that were below consensus estimates and our expectations. Gaming rev growth momentum could continue in 3Q as NTES could be more aggressive in the summer months. We up our PT from US$140 to US$150 on resiliency of the gaming segment. Our updated PT of US$150 implies 15.8x FY26E P/E. We maintain our BUY rating. Analysts: Jin Yoon
NetEase’s 2Q25 results were largely within expectations. Revenue grew 9.4% yoy to Rmb27.9b, in line with consensus forecast. Gross profit grew 12.5% yoy to Rmb18.1b, with gross margin rising 2ppt yoy to 64.7%. Non-GAAP operating profit grew 24% yoy to Rmb10b. Non-GAAP net profit rose 22% yoy to Rmb9.5b, in line with consensus estimate. Net margin expanded 4ppt yoy to 34% in 2Q25. Maintain BUY with a higher target price of HK$244.00 (US$151.00).
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sector Automobile China’s PEV yoy sales growth turned negative (at -0.5%) during the week. BYD and Li Auto posted a yoy sales decline. We expect EV sales to recover from September with the launch of new models and interest subsidies for auto loans. Lithium carbonate prices rebounded to >Rmb80,000/tonne due to better supply discipline. We upgrade Ganfeng Lithium from HOLD to BUY thanks to lithium price recovery. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: CATL, Geely and Tuopu. Results ...
Following 2Q results, momentum seems most favorable for the companies below:META (Outperform) - While sentiment was already elevated ahead of the print, 2Q results were strong and guidance for 3Q was encouraging, with expectations for revenue growth ahead of initial St. estimates by ~700bps. Additi
Airoha Technology Corp 6526, ASE Technology Holding 3711, United Microelectronics 2303, MediaTek Inc 2454, Amkor Technology Inc AMKR, Intel Corp INTC, Taiwan Semiconductor 2330, Fitipower Integrated Tech 4961, ASMedia Technology Inc 5269, Raydium Semiconductor 3592, and Parade Technologies Ltd 4966
TSMC: Exiting 6" manufacturing and consolidating 8" linesView: This statement from TSMC in our view both 1) highlights the difficult economics of mature manufacturing in areas where China is more effectively competing with Western supply while at the same time 2) potentially creates some opportunit
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Finally, we would note, conceptually, we view this decision by the US government to levy a charge for certain foreign companies to procure US technology as worrisome, given it opens the door for the US to selectively tax a variety of companies/products that enjoy technology leadership positions. Bl
HEADLINES: • CD Projekt: opening the next chapter (upgraded to BUY) • PZU: CEO Klesyk dismissed NEGATIVE • MOL: 2Q25 results hit by one-off charge NEUTRAL • HELLENiQ Energy: 2Q25 results NEUTRAL • NLB Group: material bottom-line beat in 2Q25, due mainly to provisions and impairments released POSITIVE • CCC: preliminary 2Q25 EBITDA beats expectations by 1-5%, on the top line POSITIVE • Akcansa: 2Q25 conference call takeaways NEUTRAL • Brisa: takeaways from the 2Q25 earnings call POSITIVE • Cimsa:...
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