External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

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<ul><li>JD.com (JD) reported (6 March) better-than-expected 4Q23 results with solidly improved outlook for shareholder return: revenue was RMB306.1bn, up 3.6% YoY, 3%/2% higher than our forecast/Bloomberg consensus; non-GAAP net income was RMB8.4bn, ahead of our/consensus estimates of RMB7.4bn/7.2bn thanks to a beat on revenue and better-than-feared margin performance of JD Retail (JDR) business, translating into a non-GAAP NPM of 2.7% (4Q22: 2.6%). For 2023, total revenue was RMB1.1tn, up 3.7% YoY, and non-GAAP net income reached RMB35.2bn, up 25% YoY, with the implied non-GAAP NPM expanding 0.5pp YoY to 3.2%.</li><li>For 2024, management highlighted key priorities on user experience enhancement and market share gains, and we expect JD to reinvest incremental profit in 2024 to drive user acquisition and wallet share gains, amid current intensified market competition.</li><li>However, the improved shareholder return policy should provide support for valuation, while further rerating may hinge on the recovery of consumption sentiment, as well as the fully wearing off of business adjustment impact. </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.

JD.com (JD) reported (6 March) better-than-expected 4Q23 results with solidly improved outlook for shareholder return: revenue was RMB306.1bn, up 3.6% YoY, 3%/2% higher than our forecast/Bloomberg consensus; non-GAAP net income was RMB8.4bn, ahead of our/consensus estimates of RMB7.4bn/7.2bn thanks to a beat on revenue and better-than-feared margin performance of JD Retail (JDR) business, translating into a non-GAAP NPM of 2.7% (4Q22: 2.6%). For 2023, total revenue was RMB1.1tn, up 3.7% YoY, and non-GAAP net income reached RMB35.2bn, up 25% YoY, with the implied non-GAAP NPM expanding 0.5pp YoY to 3.2%.For 2024, management highlighted key priorities on user experience enhancement and market share gains, and we expect JD to reinvest incremental profit in 2024 to drive user acquisition and wallet share gains, amid current intensified market competition.However, the improved shareholder return policy should provide support for valuation, while further rerating may hinge on the recovery of consumption sentiment, as well as the fully wearing off of business adjustment impact. 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.

JD.com (JD US) - Driving Growth in a More Ambitious Way

Analyst

Steve Zhou, CFA

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-com-inc-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:446:1" rel="noopener">JD.com Inc (ADR) (JD US)</a> reported a set of better-than-expected 4Q23 results yesterday, as the ADR rose 16% last night in US trading session. </li>
<li>The improvement in net profit margin showed that being more price competitive did not lead to lower margins. </li>
<li>I believe the key takeaway, aside from the resilient 4Q23 results and solid 2024 outlook, is the much improved shareholder return measures.</li>
</ul>



JD.com Inc (ADR) (JD US) reported a set of better-than-expected 4Q23 results yesterday, as the ADR rose 16% last night in US trading session. 
The improvement in net profit margin showed that being more price competitive did not lead to lower margins. 
I believe the key takeaway, aside from the resilient 4Q23 results and solid 2024 outlook, is the much improved shareholder return measures.


JD.com (JD US):  Improved Shareholder Return Is Key

<ul><li>We expect JD.com (JD) to deliver in-line-with-consensus revenue growth with better-than-expected earnings in 4Q23, aided by better-than-expected cost control.</li><li>For 2024, we expect user experience improvement and GMV share gain, as well as new user acquisition in an efficient way to remain priorities of JD.</li><li>To account for the additional investment for the Spring Festival Gala, as well as earnings impact from potential moves to drive user and GMV growth in 2024E, we cut our DCF-based target price to US$52.0 (was US$57.5).</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.

We expect JD.com (JD) to deliver in-line-with-consensus revenue growth with better-than-expected earnings in 4Q23, aided by better-than-expected cost control.For 2024, we expect user experience improvement and GMV share gain, as well as new user acquisition in an efficient way to remain priorities of JD.To account for the additional investment for the Spring Festival Gala, as well as earnings impact from potential moves to drive user and GMV growth in 2024E, we cut our DCF-based target price to US$52.0 (was US$57.5).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.

JD.com (JD US) - Driving User Growth and User Experience Improvement

Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning, Copley Fund Research

Steven Holden

Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning

Copley Fund Research

Copley Fund Research provide research and data on asset allocation among Global and Emerging Market equity funds.  The analysis details absolute and relative positioning across countries, sectors and industries together with highly granular data on single stock and single fund allocations.  The data is updated monthly with time series going back to January 2011.

Global Research - Analysis of 165 prominent Global equity funds, combined AUM $335bn
GEM Research - Analysis of 127 prominent global EM equity funds, combined AUM $250bn

Asset Allocation - Global and GEM Equity

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<li>EM Fund ownership in JD.com continues to fall. Average weights slip to 4-year low as managers close out in large numbers.</li>
<li>Between February 2023 and October 2023, there were 56 closures versus 6 openings in JD.com, led by managers at the growth end of the spectrum.</li>
<li>Despite this, JD.com is still the 16th most widely held stock globally, with combined AUM among the funds in this analysis of $1.27bn.</li>
</ul>


EM Fund ownership in JD.com continues to fall. Average weights slip to 4-year low as managers close out in large numbers.
Between February 2023 and October 2023, there were 56 closures versus 6 openings in JD.com, led by managers at the growth end of the spectrum.
Despite this, JD.com is still the 16th most widely held stock globally, with combined AUM among the funds in this analysis of $1.27bn.


JD.com: Test of Investor Resolve as Selling Continues

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.

<ul><li>JD.com, Inc. managed to surpass the revenue and earnings expectations of Wall Street.</li><li>The company broadened its free shipping reach in the third quarter by leveraging enhanced logistics capabilities.</li><li>The company strategically reduced the minimum order value for free shipping services, granting JD Plus members unlimited free shipping for 1P products.</li></ul>

JD.com, Inc. managed to surpass the revenue and earnings expectations of Wall Street.The company broadened its free shipping reach in the third quarter by leveraging enhanced logistics capabilities.The company strategically reduced the minimum order value for free shipping services, granting JD Plus members unlimited free shipping for 1P products.

JD.com Inc.: Redefining E-commerce with Innovative Approaches! - Major Drivers

China

Hainan Island Construction Co Ltd.  is a property development company. The Company also operates regional malls and hotels.

Guangzhou Friendship Group Co., Ltd operates supermarkets and department stores in Guangzhou, China.  The Company sells a variety of consumer products, including apparel, food and beverages, electronics, jewelry, cosmetics, and electric appliances.  Guangzhou Friendship also leases real estate properties.

Guangzhou Friendship Group Co, Ltd. (000987 CH)

Wangfujing Group Co., Ltd. owns and operates department stores in Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhan, and other cities in China.  The Company also develops residential real estate.

Golden Eagle Retail Group Limited operates department stores in China. The Company's stores target mid-range and high-end market segments in China, and contain various functions and amenities such as dining, entertainment, beauty and personal care, cinemas, and preschool education in addition to their core function as an international department store.

Tianjin Quanye Bazaar (Group) Co., Ltd. owns and operates department stores and supermarkets, as well as sells general merchandise on a wholesale basis. Tianjin Quanye also provides storage and cargo delivery services, and invests in real estate and interior decoration businesses.

Xian International Medical Investment Co Ltd is principally engaged in the medical services industry.

Xian International Medical Invest (000516 CH)

Nanjing Xinjiekou Department Store Co. Ltd. operates department stores in Nanjing, Jiangsu.  Through its subsidiaries, the Company also develops real estate and manufactures pharmaceuticals.

Nanjing Xinjiekou Department S (600682 CH)

Beijing Urban-Rural Trade Centre Co. Ltd. operates department stores and supermarkets. The Company also provides food and entertainment services, as well as develops real estate.

Beijing Urban Rural Trade Centre Co. (600861 CH)

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Chongqing Department Store Co. (600729 CH)

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Trent Limited operates a chain of retail stores that sell fashion apparel, cosmetics, perfumery products and toiletry items. The Company sells apparel for men, women and children. Trent sells its cosmetics products under the "Westside" and "Trent" brand names.

Dollar Tree, Inc. operates a discount variety store chain in the United States. The Company sells an assortment of everyday general merchandise at the $1.00 price point.

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Pan Pacific International Holdings (7532 JP)

Target Corporation operates general merchandise discount stores. The Company focuses on merchandising operations which includes general merchandise and food discount stores and a fully integrated online business. Target also offers credit to qualified applicants through its branded proprietary credit cards.

Naspers Limited operates in the technology industry. The Company invests in global internet companies across the world.

Next Plc conducts retailing, home shopping, and customer services management operations.  The Company's retail stores sell ladies wear, mens wear, childrens wear, and housewares.

Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (ASL) owns and operates hypermarkets and supermarkets. The Company offers products such as garments, footwears, toys and games, bed and bath linen, stationery, grocery, household, and electronic products. ASL operates throughout India.

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited is a family of businesses that includes a retail segment, a financial services division and CT REIT. The Company's retail business provides Canadians with products for life in Canada across its living, playing, fixing, automotive and seasonal categories. Canadian Tire Corporation's  retail products include casual, industrial and active wear.

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JD.com (JD US) - Driving Growth in a More Ambitious Way

JD.com (JD) reported (6 March) better-than-expected 4Q23 results with solidly improved outlook for shareholder return: revenue was RMB306.1bn, up...

CMB International

JD.com (JD US): Improved Shareholder Return Is Key

JD.com (JD US) reported a set of better-than-expected 4Q23 results yesterday. The improvement in net profit margin showed that being more price...

Steve Zhou, CFA

JD.com (JD US) - Driving User Growth and User Experience Improvement

We expect JD.com (JD) to deliver in-line-with-consensus revenue growth with better-than-expected earnings in 4Q23, aided by better-than-expected...

CMB International

JD.com: Test of Investor Resolve as Selling Continues

A reminder that JD.com is still a very well owned stock among institutional investors. Recent price action will only add pressure to existing...

Steven Holden

JD.com Inc.: Redefining E-commerce with Innovative Approaches! - Major Drivers

JD.com, Inc. managed to surpass the revenue and earnings expectations of Wall Street. The company broadened its free shipping reach in the third...

Baptista Research

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