Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:787:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba (BABA US)</a>  jumped 12.9% on Friday following better than expected 2Q2025 results and upbeat management commentary.</li>
<li>Investors cheered growth plans centered around <strong>Consumption and AI + Cloud</strong>, signaling confidence in the company’s long-term strategy.  </li>
<li>2Q2025 operating profits dipped slightly, as higher costs in quick commerce were largely offset by growth in other business segments.</li>
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Alibaba (BABA US)  jumped 12.9% on Friday following better than expected 2Q2025 results and upbeat management commentary.
Investors cheered growth plans centered around Consumption and AI + Cloud, signaling confidence in the company’s long-term strategy.  
2Q2025 operating profits dipped slightly, as higher costs in quick commerce were largely offset by growth in other business segments.


Alibaba (BABA US): Why Did the Stock Rally Despite 2Q25 Operating Profit Dip?

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>The de facto total revenue increased by 10% YoY excluding two disposed shopping malls.</li>
<li>We believe Alibaba will win the price war for food deliveries, because competitors’ earnings were even worse.</li>
<li>The stock surged by 13% in NYSE after the result release, but we still believe it has an upside of 48% for next twelve months.</li>
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The de facto total revenue increased by 10% YoY excluding two disposed shopping malls.
We believe Alibaba will win the price war for food deliveries, because competitors’ earnings were even worse.
The stock surged by 13% in NYSE after the result release, but we still believe it has an upside of 48% for next twelve months.


Alibaba (BABA, 9988HK): June Quarter, Actually 2-Digit Growth, To Win Price War

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Aug 22nd.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.</li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Xiaomi, TraHK HSI ETF, ZTE, Anta, Cathay Pacific Airways, HSCEI ETF.</li>
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We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Aug 22nd.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.
We highlight short changes in Xiaomi, TraHK HSI ETF, ZTE, Anta, Cathay Pacific Airways, HSCEI ETF.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Xiaomi, ZTE, Anta, Cathay Pacific Airways

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<li>We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of August 29th.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Meituan, Alibaba, Tencent, AIA, Pop Mart Intl, Kuaishou, SMIC, Xiaomi, CNOOC.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of August 29th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Meituan, Alibaba, Tencent, AIA, Pop Mart Intl, Kuaishou, SMIC, Xiaomi, CNOOC.


HK Connect Flows Weekly (Aug 29th): Meituan, Alibaba, Tencent, AIA, Pop Mart Intl, Kuaishou, SMIC

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Q225 saw solid growth &amp; improving margins, driven by strength in China business</li>
<li>Lawsuit settlement hit net result in Q225, but investors shrugged off the news</li>
<li>We still think Didi could pursue a new listing later in 2025, probably in HK</li>
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Q225 saw solid growth &amp; improving margins, driven by strength in China business
Lawsuit settlement hit net result in Q225, but investors shrugged off the news
We still think Didi could pursue a new listing later in 2025, probably in HK


Didi Global Q225 Results | Domestic Business Strong | Why a 2025 Listing Still Makes Sense

China

Meituan operates as a web based shopping platform for locally found consumer products and retail services. The Company offers deals of the day by selling vouchers on local services and entertainment, dining, delivery, and other services. Meituan provides its services throughout China.

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Alibaba (BABA US): Why Did the Stock Rally Despite 2Q25 Operating Profit Dip?

Alibaba’s strong narrative around AI-driven growth potential and China quick commerce opportunity, during Investor call, could fuel analyst...

Devi Subhakesan

Alibaba (BABA, 9988HK): June Quarter, Actually 2-Digit Growth, To Win Price War

The de facto total revenue increased by 10% YoY excluding two disposed shopping malls. We believe Alibaba will win the price war for food...

Ming Lu

HK Short Interest Weekly: Xiaomi, ZTE, Anta, Cathay Pacific Airways

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Aug 22nd and highlight short interest changes in Xiaomi, TraHK HSI ETF,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Connect Flows Weekly (Aug 29th): Meituan, Alibaba, Tencent, AIA, Pop Mart Intl, Kuaishou, SMIC

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Meituan, Alibaba, Tencent, AIA, Pop Mart Intl, Kuaishou,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Didi Global Q225 Results | Domestic Business Strong | Why a 2025 Listing Still Makes Sense

Didi Global reported solid Q225 results last week, driven by improving growth and margins in the core Chinese ridehailing business. We still expect...

Tracking Traffic

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