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- Bella Lu Yifei
- Carol Dou Xiao Qin
- Curtis Yeung
- Damon Shen
- Gigi Cheuk
- Greater China Research Team
- Jieqi Liu
- Joyce Chu
- Julia Pan Mengyao
- Kate Luang
- Ken Lee
- Shirley Wang Xueyi
- Stella Guo Yuting
- Sunny Chen
- Tham Mun Hon
Greater China Daily: Friday, February 27, 2026
Top Stories Sector Update | Automobile China's humanoid robotics sector is accelerating, with 2025 global shipments up 508%. Key players anticipate significant revenue contributions by 2031: CATL expects 3-7% from batteries; Minth and LeaderDrive project 5-12% and 45-65% respectively; Tuopu forecasts 15-25% from motion systems; and RoboSense targets 40-60% from LiDAR. We maintain a MARKET WEIGHT rating on the sector. Top BUY recommendations include CATL, Ganfeng Lithium, Minth (target price rais...
00293 CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS LIMITED
00388 HONG KONG EXCHANGES & CLEARING LTD.
00014 HYSAN DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD.
00027 GALAXY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LIMITED
86 SUN HUNG KAI & CO LTD
09961 CTRIP.COM INTERNATIONAL
1523 PLOVER BAY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (1523 HK)
02577 INNOSCIENCE (SUZHOU) TECHNOLOGY HOLDING CO. LTD.
ONC@US@ BEONE MEDICINE INC
- Julia Pan Mengyao
Baidu Inc (9888 HK) - 4Q25: Earnings Beat; Milder Top-Line Decline Fue...
Baidu’s 4Q25 earnings beat our expectations. Revenue dropped 4% yoy to Rmb32.7b, in line with consensus estimate. Gross margin shrank 3ppt yoy to 44.2%, exceeding consensus expectation. Non-GAAP operating profit was Rmb2.3b, plunging 55% yoy, while non-GAAP operating profit margin came in at 7%. Non-GAAP net profit slumped 42% yoy to Rmb3.9b, beating consensus forecasts. Maintain BUY with a slightly lower target price of HK$175.00 (US$194.00).
- Jin Yoon
BIDU 4Q25 Results: AI-Powered Businesses to Remain Resilient in 2026
What’s new: Baidu’s reported 4Q25 core revs that were largely in line with consensus but below our expectations. Baidu Core AI-powered business revs reached more than RMB11bn, accounting for 43% of the overall Baidu Core revs. The contribution from AI-powered businesses could continue to inch up in 2026. Margins could be adversely impacted by the continued investments in AI. We maintain our PT at USD170. Analysts: Jin Yoon
- Pierre FerraguÊ
Bible 4Q25 – Ride-Sharing & Delivery: Accelerating into 2026; robotaxi...
Today, we are publishing the Ride-sharing and delivery section of our 30th Tech Infrastructure Quarterly Bible. The Tech Bible is a must-read for any tech investor, as it summarizes the quarterly earnings reports from the over 140 companies we track, providing an update on our key perspectives and convictions. In the coming weeks we will publish sections on Smartphones, Automotive, Memory, Hyperscale & Cloud, Telecom Equipment, Industrials, PCs, Enterprise IT, Foundry, and Semicap Equipment. Ri...
- Jin Yoon
NTES 4Q25 Results: Longer Deferred Rev Recognition Could Adversely Imp...
What’s new: NetEase’s reported 4Q25 results that were below consensus estimates and our expectations partly due to gaming. While performance of new and legacy game titles remains resilient, rev growth could continue to be adversely impacted by longer deferred rev recognition policy. We maintain our PT at USD150. Analysts: Jin Yoon
- Julia Pan Mengyao
NetEase (9999 HK) - 4Q25: Earnings Miss On Low Game Season; AI To Empo...
NetEase’s 4Q25 earnings came in below expectations. Revenue grew 3% yoy to Rmb27.5b, 5% below consensus estimates. Gross profit increased 8.7% yoy to Rmb17.7b, with gross margin rising 3ppt yoy to 64.2%. Non-GAAP operating profit grew 5% yoy to Rmb9.2b. Non-GAAP net profit plunged 27% yoy to Rmb7.1b, missing consensus estimate. Net margin shrank 10ppt yoy to 26% in 4Q25. Maintain BUY with a lower target price of HK$250.00 (US$154.00).
- Adrian Loh Tzum Yung
- Chong Lee Len
- Claire Wang Kelai
- Jack Lai Yuan Khai
- Jo Yee Ng
- Jonathan Koh
- Julia Pan Mengyao
- Kitpon Praipaisarnkit
- Kong Ho Meng
- Posmarito Pakpahan
- Tham Mun Hon
Regional Morning Meeting Notes: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Greater China Economics | Inflation January headline CPI eased to 0.2% yoy (-0.6ppt mom), below consensus forecasts, mainly due to a high base from last year’s Chinese New Year with food inflation turning negative. Core CPI fell to 0.8% yoy as both goods and services inflation moderated. PPI deflation narrowed to -1.4% yoy (+0.5ppt mom), supported by improvements in processing and non-ferrous metals sub-components, although mining and consumer goods remained weak. Overall, base effects drove CPI...
- Greater China Research Team
- Tham Mun Hon
Greater China Strategy Alpha Picks: February Conviction Calls.
Chinese equities recovered in January, with the HSI and MSCI China rising 6.9% and 5.0% mom respectively. Given the supportive macro policy environment, we maintain a constructive view on the markets despite the risk of further volatility in February. Accordingly, we are adding Alibaba, Ganfeng Lithium, and Minth to our BUY list, and Meituan to our SELL list.
K3SD BAIDU INC SPONSORED ADR CLASS A
A117ME ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD. SPONSORED ADR
00823 LINK REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
002371 NAURA TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD CLASS A
00388 HONG KONG EXCHANGES & CLEARING LTD.
00285 BYD ELECTRONIC (INTERNATIONAL) CO. LTD.
M3I MINTH GROUP LIMITED
002460 GANFENG LITHIUM CO. LTD. CLASS A
03690 MEITUAN CLASS B
1772 GANFENG LITHIUM CO. LTD. CLASS H
09988 ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD.
09999 NETEASE INC
06160 BEIGENE LTD.
09888 BAIDU INC
1523 PLOVER BAY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (1523 HK)
- Julia Pan Mengyao
China Internet. Deeper Dive Into Agentic AI And The Rise Of AI Super A...
To-C applications growth is accelerating among mega-cap players with super apps, while emerging unicorns focus on To- B and To-prosumers in specific AI scenarios/verticals and on physical AI in verticals such as mobility and smartphone. For the next 6-12 months, we are eyeing key AI narratives: a) rollout of super apps leveraging on agentic AI, b) leading LLMs in specific verticals unlocking monetisation potential, and c) key drivers of cloud revenue growth. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. Top BUYs: Baidu,...
- Julia Pan Mengyao
China Internet: Deeper dive into agentic AI and the rise of AI super a...
Highlights To-C applications growth is accelerating among mega-cap players with super apps, while emerging unicorns focus on To-B and To-prosumers in specific AI scenarios/verticals and on physical AI in verticals such as mobility and smartphone. For the next 6-12 months, we are eyeing key AI narratives: a) roll-out of super apps leveraging on agentic AI, b) leading LLMs in specific verticals unlocking monetisation potential, and c) key drivers of cloud revenue growth. Over time, we expect fur...
- Jin Yoon
BIDU 4Q25 Preview: Outlook Remains Intact
What’s New: We maintain our Baidu Core total rev estimates as YoY decline in ads could continue to narrow in 4Q25. AI Cloud infrastructure rev growth could also remain resilient in FY25 despite tougher comps in the other subsegments of cloud. We up our PT from US$140 to US$170 partly due to multiples rerating on AI including a potential IPO of its chip business in 2026. Our updated PT of US$170 implies a 22.6x FY26E P/E. We maintain our BUY rating. Analysts: Jin Yoon
- Julia Pan Mengyao
- Ming San Soong
China Internet: Strong AI-driven IPO Wave Set To Unfold In 2026.
We reckon that the AI wave is driven by key themes including: a) recurring AI LLM/applications and cloud revenue growth, and b) a wider deployment of proprietary and data driven AI agents by vertical players to strengthen competitive moats. Amid an uncertain competitive backdrop, we opine that cloud hyper-scalers are key beneficiaries underpinned by their ecosystem scale and technological capabilities, underscoring growing investor confidence in the AI-driven sector’s re-rating. Maintain OVERWEI...
- Julia Pan Mengyao
- Ming San Soong
Baidu Inc (9888 HK): HK Listing Of Kunlunxin To Unlock Value Of Baidu ...
We are optimistic on Baidu as the Kunlunxin spin-off could help unlock financial value for Baidu and strengthen its AI ecosystem. Baidu announced that on 1 Jan 26, Kunlunxin applied for a listing on the HK Stock Exchange. Following the spin-off, Kunlunxin will remain a consolidated subsidiary, with Baidu retaining a controlling 59% stake. Maintain BUY with a higher target price of HK$166.00 (US$185.00).
- Claire Wang Kelai
- Greater China Research Team
- Julia Pan Mengyao
- Ming San Soong
- Ziv Ang Sze Champ
Greater China Daily: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Top Stories Company Update | Baidu (9888 HK/BUY/HK$146.60/Target: HK$166.00) We are optimistic on Baidu as the Kunlunxin spin-off could help unlock financial value for Baidu and strengthen its AI ecosystem. Baidu announced that on 1 Jan 26, Kunlunxin applied for a listing on the HK Stock Exchange. Following the spin-off, Kunlunxin will remain a consolidated subsidiary, with Baidu retaining a controlling 59% stake. Maintain BUY with a higher target price of HK$166.00 (US$185.00). Company Update...
- Greater China Research Team
Greater China Strategy Alpha Picks: January Conviction Calls
Chinese equities remained in consolidation through December, with the HSI and MSCI China down 0.9% mom and 1.5% mom, respectively, despite last week’s window dressing narrowing losses. Policy signals from the Economic Work Conference broadly met expectations. Looking ahead, we are constructive on 1Q26, supported by a favourable global liquidity cycle and potential macro supportive measures in China. We retain most of our December picks, add Baidu and Midea to BUY, and take profit on Li Auto and ...
K3SD BAIDU INC SPONSORED ADR CLASS A
00823 LINK REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
00388 HONG KONG EXCHANGES & CLEARING LTD.
SXC SUNNY OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY (GROUP) CO. LTD.
00285 BYD ELECTRONIC (INTERNATIONAL) CO. LTD.
000333 MIDEA GROUP CO. LTD. CLASS A
PDD PINDUODUO INC. SPONSORED ADR CLASS A
09999 NETEASE INC
2269 WUXI BIOLOGICS (CAYMAN) INC.
06160 BEIGENE LTD.
09888 BAIDU INC
1523 PLOVER BAY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (1523 HK)
002371 CH NAURA TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
- Greater China Research Team
Greater China Strategy Alpha Picks: December Conviction Calls
Market consolidation slowed in November as expectations of a 25bp Fed cut buoyed sentiment. The HSI and MSCI China fell 0.2% and 2.4% mom respectively amid weak data and limited catalysts. While the upcoming Economic Work Conference may offer a catalyst to end this phase, we remain cautious, preferring defensives and oversold names. We add BeOne Medicines, HKEX, NetEase and Plover Bay to BUY, take profit on AIA, and cut losses on Jacobson, JBM Healthcare and PICC P&C.
00823 LINK REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
SXC SUNNY OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY (GROUP) CO. LTD.
00285 BYD ELECTRONIC (INTERNATIONAL) CO. LTD.
002472 ZHEJIANG SHUANGHUAN DRIVELINE (A)
PDD PINDUODUO INC. SPONSORED ADR CLASS A
09999 NETEASE INC
2269 WUXI BIOLOGICS (CAYMAN) INC.
06160 BEIGENE LTD.
02015 LI AUTO INC
1523 PLOVER BAY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (1523 HK)
002371 CH NAURA TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
- Julia Pan Mengyao
- Ming San Soong
China Internet: 3Q25 Results Recap: Strong AI Cloud Top-line Growth; L...
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...
JD JD.COM INC. SPONSORED ADR CLASS A
K3SD BAIDU INC SPONSORED ADR CLASS A
A117ME ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD. SPONSORED ADR
3K1 KINGSOFT CORP. LTD.
00700 TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD.
PDD PINDUODUO INC. SPONSORED ADR CLASS A
03690 MEITUAN CLASS B
00780 TONGCHENG-ELONG HOLDINGS LIMITED
TCOM TRIP.COM GROUP LTD. SPONSORED ADR
BEKE KE HOLDINGS INC. SPONSORED ADR CLASS A
09988 ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD.
09999 NETEASE INC
09618 JD.COM INC. CLASS A
01024 KUAISHOU TECHNOLOGY CLASS B
09888 BAIDU INC
02423 KE HOLDINGS INC.
09961 CTRIP.COM INTERNATIONAL
1698 HK TENCENT MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
- Pierre FerraguÊ
Bible 3Q25 – Ride-sharing & Delivery: Growth accelerating; margin expa...
Today, we are publishing the Ride-sharing and delivery section of our 29th Tech Infrastructure Quarterly Bible. The Tech Bible is a must-read for any tech investor, as it summarizes the quarterly earnings reports from the over 140 companies we track, providing an update on our key perspectives and convictions. In the coming weeks we will publish sections on Automotive, Memory, Hyperscale & Cloud, Telecom Equipment, Industrials, PCs, Enterprise IT, Foundry, and Semicap Equipment. Bookings across...
- Jin Yoon
NTES 3Q25 Results: Online Games Continue to Remain Resilient
What’s new: NetEase’s reported 3Q25 revs that were below consensus estimates and our expectations. Gaming rev growth could remain resilient partly driven by the launch of new titles and recovery of legacy titles. We maintain our PT at USD150. Analysts: Jin Yoon
- Julia Pan Mengyao
- Ming San Soong
NetEase (9999 HK): 3Q25: Earnings In Line; Encouraging Deferred Revenu...
NetEase’s 3Q25 results were largely within expectations. Revenue grew 8.2% yoy to Rmb28.4b, 3% below consensus forecast. Gross profit jumped 10.3% yoy to Rmb18.2b, with gross margin rising 1ppt yoy to 64%. Non-GAAP operating profit increased 10% yoy to Rmb8.9b. Non-GAAP net profit rose 26.7% yoy to Rmb9.5b, in line with consensus estimate. Net margin expanded 5ppt yoy to 34% in 3Q25. Maintain BUY with a lower target price of HK$276.00 (US$170.00).
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