Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>eBay Inc. reported a strong performance for the third quarter of 2024, showcasing a balance between executing targeted growth strategies and maintaining operational efficiency.</li><li>The company continued its momentum from the previous quarters, driven by focused category expansion and strategic geographic initiatives.</li><li>Gross merchandise volume (GMV) grew modestly by over 1% to $18.3 billion, which was accompanied by a revenue increase of more than 3% to $2.58 billion.</li></ul>

eBay Inc. reported a strong performance for the third quarter of 2024, showcasing a balance between executing targeted growth strategies and maintaining operational efficiency.The company continued its momentum from the previous quarters, driven by focused category expansion and strategic geographic initiatives.Gross merchandise volume (GMV) grew modestly by over 1% to $18.3 billion, which was accompanied by a revenue increase of more than 3% to $2.58 billion.

eBay Inc.: What Are Their Enhanced Monetization Strategies? - Major Drivers

<ul><li>eBay Inc.'s second quarter 2024 financial results highlight a mixed back but suggest a strategic trajectory aimed at sustainable, long-term growth.</li><li>The company reported a 2% increase in revenue to $2.57 billion and a 1% growth in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) to $18.4 billion.</li><li>The Non-GAAP operating margin improved to 27.9%, reflecting a disciplined approach to cost control and enhanced operational efficiency.</li></ul>

eBay Inc.'s second quarter 2024 financial results highlight a mixed back but suggest a strategic trajectory aimed at sustainable, long-term growth.The company reported a 2% increase in revenue to $2.57 billion and a 1% growth in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) to $18.4 billion.The Non-GAAP operating margin improved to 27.9%, reflecting a disciplined approach to cost control and enhanced operational efficiency.

eBay Inc.: Enhanced Focus on Advertising and Monetization Strategies! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>In Q1 2024, eBay recorded robust performance, even amid the challenges posed by the global economy.</li><li>With gross merchandise volume close to flat at $18.6 billion and revenue growth exceeding 2% at $2.56 billion, eBay showcased its strong operational resilience.</li><li>Non-GAAP operating margin stood at 30.3%, and non-GAAP earnings per share rose 13% to $1.25.</li></ul>

In Q1 2024, eBay recorded robust performance, even amid the challenges posed by the global economy.With gross merchandise volume close to flat at $18.6 billion and revenue growth exceeding 2% at $2.56 billion, eBay showcased its strong operational resilience.Non-GAAP operating margin stood at 30.3%, and non-GAAP earnings per share rose 13% to $1.25.

eBay Inc.: These Are The 6 Pivotal Factors Influencing Their Performance In 2024 & Beyond! - Major Drivers

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/atrenew-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33426:1" rel="noopener">ATRenew (RERE US)</a> operates the largest pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China. It is listed in June 2021 at US$14 per ADS. </li>
<li>The shares are down 63% YTD largely due to the tech market sell-off. Unlike most tech companies, ATRenew is starting to deliver growth with profits, cash generation and share buybacks.</li>
<li>The valuation is undemanding compared to a peer group of pre-owned marketplaces and global online retail marketplaces. It will also appeal to investors with an ESG mandate.</li>
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ATRenew (RERE US) operates the largest pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China. It is listed in June 2021 at US$14 per ADS. 
The shares are down 63% YTD largely due to the tech market sell-off. Unlike most tech companies, ATRenew is starting to deliver growth with profits, cash generation and share buybacks.
The valuation is undemanding compared to a peer group of pre-owned marketplaces and global online retail marketplaces. It will also appeal to investors with an ESG mandate.


ATRenew (RERE US): Pre-Owned Satisfaction

Overseas Chinese Equities, Aequitas Research

Ming Lu

Overseas Chinese Equities

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

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<li>In 3Q24, PDD released strong revenue growth, but a flat margin.</li>
<li>We believe, in 2025, PDD will continue to focus on growth rather than profit.</li>
<li>We conclude an upside of 43% and a price target of US$167 for 2025. Buy.</li>
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In 3Q24, PDD released strong revenue growth, but a flat margin.
We believe, in 2025, PDD will continue to focus on growth rather than profit.
We conclude an upside of 43% and a price target of US$167 for 2025. Buy.


PDD (PDD US): 3Q24, Focuses on Growth, But Not Profit Margin

United States

eBay Inc. operates an online trading community.  The Company's service is used by buyers and sellers for the exchange of products and services such as coins, collectibles, computers, memorabilia, stamps and toys, as well as concert and sporting tickets.  eBay also offers, through a subsidiary, secure online payment services.

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Ebay Inc (EBAY US)

eBay Inc.: What Are Their Enhanced Monetization Strategies? - Major Drivers

eBay Inc. reported a strong performance for the third quarter of 2024, showcasing a balance between executing targeted growth strategies and...

Baptista Research

eBay Inc.: Enhanced Focus on Advertising and Monetization Strategies! - Major Drivers

eBay Inc.'s second quarter 2024 financial results highlight a mixed back but suggest a strategic trajectory aimed at sustainable, long-term...

Baptista Research

eBay Inc.: These Are The 6 Pivotal Factors Influencing Their Performance In 2024 & Beyond! - Major Drivers

In Q1 2024, eBay recorded robust performance, even amid the challenges posed by the global economy. With gross merchandise volume close to flat at...

Baptista Research

ATRenew (RERE US): Pre-Owned Satisfaction

Unlike most tech companies, ATRenew is starting to deliver growth with profits, cash generation and share buybacks. The valuation remains undemanding.

Arun George

PDD (PDD US): 3Q24, Focuses on Growth, But Not Profit Margin

In 3Q24, PDD released strong revenue growth, but a flat margin. We believe, in 2025, PDD will continue to focus on growth more than profit margin....

Ming Lu

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