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<Research>Haitong Int'l Adjusts MEITUAN-W TP to $230, Forecasts 3Q Adj. NP RMB13.4B
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Haitong International released a report, adjusting its forecast for MEITUAN-W (03690.HK)'s 3Q24 results. It was expected that revenue for the quarter will climb by 21% YoY to RMB92.2 billion, in line with the street consensus of RMB91.9 billion. The adjusted net profit was estimated to be RMB13.4 billion, 14% above the consensus of RMB11.8 billion.

The broker predicted Meituan's core revenue for the quarter to hike 19.2% YoY to RMB68.8 billion, and OP to be RMB13.6 billion, with an OPM of 19.8%. New initiatives revenue was projected to be RMB23.5 billion, in line with consensus. Meituan was expected to post a loss of RMB1.8 billion, vs a loss of RMB5.1 billion in the same quarter last year.

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