What’s new: Baidu’s reported 1Q24 top-line results that were largely in-line with consensus and our expectations. Baidu Core ads could remain challenging in the near-term, while AI Cloud rev growth could accelerate in 2Q and 3Q partly driven by generative-AI related revs. We lower our PT from USD200 to USD170 (16.0x FY24E P/E) partly due to limited visibility in ad recovery. We maintain our BUY rating. Analysts: Jin Yoon
Baidu’s 1Q24 results were within expectations. Revenue grew 1% yoy to Rmb31.5b, in line with consensus estimates. Gross margin remained flattish yoy at 51.5%, within consensus expectations. Non-GAAP operating profit was Rmb6.7b, up 4% yoy, while non-GAAP operating profit margin came in at 21%. Non-GAAP net profit improved by 22% yoy to Rmb7b on one-off gains, exceeding consensus estimates by 26%. Maintain BUY with a lower target price of HK$126.00 (US$140.00).
China’s PV retail sales volume grew 5% yoy and 18% wow in the week ending 12 May 24 on delayed booking of sales registered during the Labour Day holiday. PEVs’ market share rebounded to 45% during the week, due to government subsidies and price cuts. The US raised tariffs on Chinese EVs and lithium-ion EV batteries, but we see limited impact. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely, CATL, Tuopu and Yadea. Top SELLs: Li Auto and XPeng. Downgrade GWM from BUY to HOLD on valuation.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sector Automobile China’s PV retail sales volume grew 5% yoy and 18% wow in the week ending 12 May 24 on delayed booking of sales registered during the Labour Day holiday. PEVs’ market share rebounded to 45% during the week, due to government subsidies and price cuts. The US raised tariffs on Chinese EVs and lithium-ion EV batteries, but we see limited impact. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely, CATL, Tuopu and Yadea. Top SELLs: Li Auto and XPeng. Downgrade GWM from BUY t...
Rivals Nissan and Honda surprised markets with the announcement of a future collaboration on EVs and software. While it is still early days, the two companies seem keen to take advantage of scale and synergies in the highly competitive EV space. Given the industry’s rapid transition towards new mobility, analyst Julie Boote investigates whether a more comprehensive alliance or a merger could be possible and beneficial.
BIDU will report 1Q24 results on May 16th before the markets open with an 8am ET conference call. We are neutral on BIDU’s performance in 1Q24, and its advertising business is in line with China's economy. We believe China’s economy has reached a bottom and should begin its slow recovery soon. While advertising may not see meaningful improvements right away, we do expect gradual improvement as the year progresses. We are positive about BIDU’s long-term outlook, as the company continues to invest...
China’s PV retail sales volume dipped 2.5% yoy in April, and dropped 21% yoy in the first week of May due to the Labour Day holidays. PEV’s market share topped a record 44.5% in April but pulled back to 40% in the first week of May. The EU may release a proposal for extra tariffs on Chinese EVs on 5 Jun 24. CATL’s EV battery usage grew 31.8% yoy in 1Q24, implying a steady market share of 38%. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely, CATL, Tuopu and Yadea. Top SELLs: Li Auto and XPeng.
XPENG to Report First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - Earnings Call Scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET on May 21, 2024 - GUANGZHOU, China, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPeng Inc. (“XPENG” or the “Company,” NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle (“Smart EV”) company, today announced that it will report its first quarter 2024 unaudited financial results on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, before the open of U.S. markets. The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on May 21, 2024 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hon...
Li Auto Inc. to Report First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on May 20, 2024 BEIJING, China, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li Auto Inc. (“Li Auto” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015), a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2024 before the U.S. market opens on Monday, May 20, 2024. The Company’s management will hold an earnings conference call on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time or 8:00 P.M. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on the same day. For participants who ...
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. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Slight Outperformance In A Bear Market: Our picks are BSDE, TLKM, ACES, BBTN, CMRY, SIDO, JSMR and AKRA. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Well-Positioned For 1Q Results Season: Our April picks again beat the KLCI. May 24 picks: GENM, Inari, Mah Sing, MrDIY, MYEG, Press Meta...
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.
XPENG Announces Vehicle Delivery Results for April 2024 9,393 vehicles delivered in April 2024, a 33% increase year-on-yearX9 MPV cumulative deliveries nearing 10,000 units since its launch in January GUANGZHOU, China, May 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPeng Inc. (“XPENG” or the “Company,” NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle (“Smart EV”) company, today announced its vehicle delivery results for April 2024. In April 2024, XPENG delivered 9,393 Smart EVs, representing a 33% increase year-on-year, up 4% over the prior month. The XPENG X9 achieved monthly del...
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