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<ul><li>We turn more bullish on Kuaishou’s (KS) margin enhancement ahead, with ads &amp; ecommerce share gains to continue.</li><li>KS delivered solid 4Q23 results, with inline revenue and upbeat bottom line.</li><li>For FY24E, we expect total revenue +10.6% YoY, with livestreaming/ads/other services revenue -8%/+20%/+24% YoY. </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 turn more bullish on Kuaishou’s (KS) margin enhancement ahead, with ads &amp; ecommerce share gains to continue.KS delivered solid 4Q23 results, with inline revenue and upbeat bottom line.For FY24E, we expect total revenue +10.6% YoY, with livestreaming/ads/other services revenue -8%/+20%/+24% YoY. 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.

Kuaishou (1024 HK) - More Bullish on Margin Improvement

<ul><li>We expect Kuaishou (KS) to deliver solid 4Q23E results, with revenue +15% YoY (in line with our estimate) and adj. NPM at 10.7% (vs. prior estimate of 8.7%).</li><li>By segment, we expect GMV/other rev to rise 30% (in line)/35% YoY, attributable to strong 11.11 promotions and ramp-up of the pan shelf-based mall.</li><li>Ads revenue is likely to see +20% YoY growth (in line), driven by robust internal ads and recovery of external ads (double-digit growth YoY). </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 Kuaishou (KS) to deliver solid 4Q23E results, with revenue +15% YoY (in line with our estimate) and adj. NPM at 10.7% (vs. prior estimate of 8.7%).By segment, we expect GMV/other rev to rise 30% (in line)/35% YoY, attributable to strong 11.11 promotions and ramp-up of the pan shelf-based mall.Ads revenue is likely to see +20% YoY growth (in line), driven by robust internal ads and recovery of external ads (double-digit growth YoY). 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.

Kuaishou (1024 HK) – Resilient 4Q23E with Better Margin Outlook

<ul><li>As stated in our preview notes, Kuaishou (KS) delivered upbeat margins and inline rev in 3Q23.</li><li>Looking into 4Q23E, we expect the resilient momentum to continue.</li><li>We forecast 4Q23E rev +15% YoY (largely in line), and bottom line at RMB2.8bn (9% above consensus). </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.

As stated in our preview notes, Kuaishou (KS) delivered upbeat margins and inline rev in 3Q23.Looking into 4Q23E, we expect the resilient momentum to continue.We forecast 4Q23E rev +15% YoY (largely in line), and bottom line at RMB2.8bn (9% above consensus). 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.

Kuaishou (1024 HK) – Upbeat Margin to Continue

<ul><li>We expect Kuaishou (KS) to deliver in-line rev (+20% YoY) and upbeat profit (16% above consensus) in 3Q23E.</li><li>By segment, ecommerce GMV/rev would see +30%/+35% YoY growth, attributable to extensive brand participation and product offerings through the Stream Initiative.</li><li>KS will open Level I access of shelf-based mall to active merchants in 11.11, to further support standard products growth and unlock MAC upside. </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 Kuaishou (KS) to deliver in-line rev (+20% YoY) and upbeat profit (16% above consensus) in 3Q23E.By segment, ecommerce GMV/rev would see +30%/+35% YoY growth, attributable to extensive brand participation and product offerings through the Stream Initiative.KS will open Level I access of shelf-based mall to active merchants in 11.11, to further support standard products growth and unlock MAC upside. 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.

Kuaishou (1024 HK) – Expecting Another Upbeat Quarter

<ul><li>Kuaishou’s 2Q23 results beat on already-high expectation, with stronger topline (+28% YoY, 2% above consensus) and bottom line (RMB2.7bn, 88% above consensus).</li><li>Looking into 3Q23E, we expect KS to deliver resilient ads and ecommerce, with decent profitability.</li><li>Despite challenging macro and competition, we are confident on KS’s ecommerce share gain, with GMV/rev +30%/36% YoY in 3Q23E. </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.

Kuaishou’s 2Q23 results beat on already-high expectation, with stronger topline (+28% YoY, 2% above consensus) and bottom line (RMB2.7bn, 88% above consensus).Looking into 3Q23E, we expect KS to deliver resilient ads and ecommerce, with decent profitability.Despite challenging macro and competition, we are confident on KS’s ecommerce share gain, with GMV/rev +30%/36% YoY in 3Q23E. 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.

Kuaishou (1024 HK) – Better Margin Outlook with Strong Ecommerce

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Kuaishou (1024 HK) - More Bullish on Margin Improvement

We turn more bullish on Kuaishou’s (KS) margin enhancement ahead, with ads & ecommerce share gains to continue. KS delivered solid 4Q23 results,...

CMB International

Kuaishou (1024 HK) – Resilient 4Q23E with Better Margin Outlook

We expect Kuaishou (KS) to deliver solid 4Q23E results, with revenue +15% YoY (in line with our estimate) and adj. NPM at 10.7% (vs. prior estimate...

CMB International

Kuaishou (1024 HK) – Upbeat Margin to Continue

As stated in our preview notes, Kuaishou (KS) delivered upbeat margins and inline rev in 3Q23. Looking into 4Q23E, we expect the resilient momentum...

CMB International

Kuaishou (1024 HK) – Expecting Another Upbeat Quarter

KS will open Level I access of shelf-based mall to active merchants in 11.11, to further support standard products growth and unlock MAC upside.

CMB International

Kuaishou (1024 HK) – Better Margin Outlook with Strong Ecommerce

Kuaishou’s 2Q23 results beat on already-high expectation, with stronger topline (+28% YoY, 2% above consensus) and bottom line (RMB2.7bn, 88% above...

CMB International