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<ul><li>Maintain BUY. Although BYD’s 1Q24 net profit of RMB 4.6bn missed our prior forecast on a massive R&amp;D spending of RMB10.6bn, we believe the automaker is still on track to achieve our FY24E net profit forecast of RMB33bn.</li><li>BYD’s 1Q24 GPM also underscored our prior argument that its price cuts in Feb 2024 could be largely absorbed by cost reduction from suppliers.</li><li>Nevertheless, we expect BYD to be more self-disciplined in SG&amp;A and R&amp;D expenses in the following quarters, should it put earnings at a higher priority.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Maintain BUY. Although BYD’s 1Q24 net profit of RMB 4.6bn missed our prior forecast on a massive R&amp;D spending of RMB10.6bn, we believe the automaker is still on track to achieve our FY24E net profit forecast of RMB33bn.BYD’s 1Q24 GPM also underscored our prior argument that its price cuts in Feb 2024 could be largely absorbed by cost reduction from suppliers.Nevertheless, we expect BYD to be more self-disciplined in SG&amp;A and R&amp;D expenses in the following quarters, should it put earnings at a higher priority.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

BYD (1211 HK) - Our FY24 Forecasts Still on Track Post 1Q24

<ul><li>Although BYD’s 4Q23 gross margin narrowed 0.9ppt QoQ, its earnings quality remained high.</li><li>We revise down our FY24E sales volume by 3% to 3.6mn units and net profit by 16% to RMB33.0bn amid stiffer-than-expected competition.</li><li>Nevertheless, we are of the view that BYD’s FY24E earnings could be resilient aided by overseas expansion, more premium products and little financial burden from FY23.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Although BYD’s 4Q23 gross margin narrowed 0.9ppt QoQ, its earnings quality remained high.We revise down our FY24E sales volume by 3% to 3.6mn units and net profit by 16% to RMB33.0bn amid stiffer-than-expected competition.Nevertheless, we are of the view that BYD’s FY24E earnings could be resilient aided by overseas expansion, more premium products and little financial burden from FY23.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

BYD (1211 HK) - Good FY23 Earnings Quality

<ul><li>Upgrade to BUY. Although BYD-A’s share price has been between -15% and +13% of our previous target price of RMB 270, our major concerns with a prior HOLD rating were more about model cycle and margin dent from a potential overcapacity.</li><li>It turned out that BYD’s sales volume growth has lasted longer than expected and its earnings have been more solid than our prior forecasts.</li><li>We now think that such trends could continue in the next few quarters, aided by premium models, exports and greater economies of scale. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Upgrade to BUY. Although BYD-A’s share price has been between -15% and +13% of our previous target price of RMB 270, our major concerns with a prior HOLD rating were more about model cycle and margin dent from a potential overcapacity.It turned out that BYD’s sales volume growth has lasted longer than expected and its earnings have been more solid than our prior forecasts.We now think that such trends could continue in the next few quarters, aided by premium models, exports and greater economies of scale. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

BYD Company (002594 CH) – Profit May Continue to Beat in Next Few Quarters

<ul><li>Upgrade to BUY. Although BYD’s share price has been between -10% and +15% of our previous target price of HK$ 240, our major concerns with a prior HOLD rating were more about model cycle and margin dent from a potential overcapacity.</li><li>It turned out that BYD’s sales volume growth has lasted longer than expected and its earnings have been more solid than our prior forecasts.</li><li>We now think that such trends could continue in the next few quarters, aided by premium models, exports and greater economies of scale. Unlike some investors,</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Upgrade to BUY. Although BYD’s share price has been between -10% and +15% of our previous target price of HK$ 240, our major concerns with a prior HOLD rating were more about model cycle and margin dent from a potential overcapacity.It turned out that BYD’s sales volume growth has lasted longer than expected and its earnings have been more solid than our prior forecasts.We now think that such trends could continue in the next few quarters, aided by premium models, exports and greater economies of scale. Unlike some investors,Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

BYD Company (1211 HK) – Profit May Continue to Beat in Next Few Quarters

<ul><li>Maintain HOLD. BYD’s 2Q23 net profit beat our prior forecast on GPM, forex gains and government grants.</li><li>We view its earnings quality as solid given its accounting policies.</li><li>We believe going upmarket could be key to its sales growth and margins, although it appears that sales volume for BYD’s three premium brands may not be large enough to help BYD outperform the NEV market in 2024. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Maintain HOLD. BYD’s 2Q23 net profit beat our prior forecast on GPM, forex gains and government grants.We view its earnings quality as solid given its accounting policies.We believe going upmarket could be key to its sales growth and margins, although it appears that sales volume for BYD’s three premium brands may not be large enough to help BYD outperform the NEV market in 2024. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

BYD Company (1211 HK) – Solid 2Q23 Earnings Quality; Eyes on Upmarket

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BYD Company Limited, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells automobiles. The Company also researches, develops, manufactures and sells batteries, which are applied on mobile phones, cordless phones, power tools and other kinds of portable electronic devices.

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BYD (1211 HK) - Our FY24 Forecasts Still on Track Post 1Q24

BYD’s 1Q24 GPM also underscored our prior argument that its price cuts in Feb 2024 could be largely absorbed by cost reduction from suppliers.

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BYD (1211 HK) - Good FY23 Earnings Quality

We believe that investors are likely to prefer EV makers with solid earnings, as they are more likely to withstand the rising competition.

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BYD Company (002594 CH) – Profit May Continue to Beat in Next Few Quarters

It turned out that BYD’s sales volume growth has lasted longer than expected and its earnings have been more solid than our prior forecasts.

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BYD Company (1211 HK) – Profit May Continue to Beat in Next Few Quarters

It turned out that BYD’s sales volume growth has lasted longer than expected and its earnings have been more solid than our prior forecasts.

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BYD Company (1211 HK) – Solid 2Q23 Earnings Quality; Eyes on Upmarket

Maintain HOLD. BYD’s 2Q23 net profit beat our prior forecast on GPM, forex gains and government grants. We view its earnings quality as solid given...

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