Blue Lotus Non US Internet research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Ying Pan

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

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<li>BABA US/9699 HK/DADA US /JD US /PDD US /ZTO US /1519 HK/3690 HK:Taobao/Tmall to open one-hour delivery option to merchants on its platform (+/+/+/-/-/-/-/-)</li>
<li>NTES US: NetEase showcased their latest tactical shooter game, &lt;FragPunk&gt;, which is expected to launch in 2025.(+)</li>
<li>TCOM US/ATAT US : Travel consumption remained moderate during the Dragon Boat Festival.(-/-)</li>
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BABA US/9699 HK/DADA US /JD US /PDD US /ZTO US /1519 HK/3690 HK:Taobao/Tmall to open one-hour delivery option to merchants on its platform (+/+/+/-/-/-/-/-)
NTES US: NetEase showcased their latest tactical shooter game, &lt;FragPunk&gt;, which is expected to launch in 2025.(+)
TCOM US/ATAT US : Travel consumption remained moderate during the Dragon Boat Festival.(-/-)


[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]:BABA /9699HK/DADA/JD/PDD/ZTO/1519 HK/3690 HK/NTES/TCOM/ATAT

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

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Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

Equity Capital Markets

SHEIN Global Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>In this insight we analyze SHEIN's Marketing expenses, which rose sharply in FY25 and Q126</li>
<li>We also revisit SHEIN's Fulfilment expenses, which likely ballooned in Q226 on higher fuel</li>
<li>We believe high and rising Marketing, Fulfilment expenses to smother FY26 margins</li>
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In this insight we analyze SHEIN's Marketing expenses, which rose sharply in FY25 and Q126
We also revisit SHEIN's Fulfilment expenses, which likely ballooned in Q226 on higher fuel
We believe high and rising Marketing, Fulfilment expenses to smother FY26 margins


SHEIN IPO in Hong Kong: Examining Marketing Expense Trend | Fulfilment Expense in Q226 Likely Spiked

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<li>SHEIN's new IPO filing in Hong Kong shows the company recording a Net Loss in Q126</li>
<li>A sharp increase in Q126 fulfilment costs helps to explain the period's weaker profitability</li>
<li>SHEIN's ability to rein in unit fulfilment costs should be a key driver of long-term performance</li>
</ul>


SHEIN's new IPO filing in Hong Kong shows the company recording a Net Loss in Q126
A sharp increase in Q126 fulfilment costs helps to explain the period's weaker profitability
SHEIN's ability to rein in unit fulfilment costs should be a key driver of long-term performance


SHEIN IPO in Hong Kong: Quick P&L Review and Why Managing Unit Fulfilment Costs Matters So Much

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<li>JD US/DADA US/3690 HK:JD.com Upgrades "Hour Delivery" to "Instant Delivery", reflecting strong growth potential in the on-demand retail sector.(+)</li>
<li>700 HK: &lt;Honors of Fighters&gt; will be released on May 24th.(+)</li>
<li>ZTO US/1519 HK/PDD US/BABA US/Douyin: PDD launches new product price competitiveness rules (+/+/-/-/-)</li>
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JD US/DADA US/3690 HK:JD.com Upgrades "Hour Delivery" to "Instant Delivery", reflecting strong growth potential in the on-demand retail sector.(+)
700 HK: &lt;Honors of Fighters&gt; will be released on May 24th.(+)
ZTO US/1519 HK/PDD US/BABA US/Douyin: PDD launches new product price competitiveness rules (+/+/-/-/-)


[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]:JD US/DADA US/3690 HK/700 HK/ZTO US/1519 HK/PDD US/BABA US/Douyin

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>H126 revenue up 6%, but EBITDA margin softened by around 50 bps versus H125</li>
<li>We believe higher fuel costs and a change in revenue mix explain margin compression</li>
<li>SF Hldg: cheap, but absent a potential boost from lower fuel, near-term seems unexciting</li>
</ul>


H126 revenue up 6%, but EBITDA margin softened by around 50 bps versus H125
We believe higher fuel costs and a change in revenue mix explain margin compression
SF Hldg: cheap, but absent a potential boost from lower fuel, near-term seems unexciting


SF Holding H126: Revenue up 6% Y/Y, but EBITDA Margin Down on Rising Fuel Costs, Changing Mix

China

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. operates as an express delivery company. The Company provides express delivery service through their nationwide network, as well as other value-added logistics services. ZTO Express serves customers globally.

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ZTO Express Cayman (ZTO US)

[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]:BABA /9699HK/DADA/JD/PDD/ZTO/1519 HK/3690 HK/NTES/TCOM/ATAT

Taobao/Tmall offers one-hour delivery to merchants, NetEase unveils new game FragPunk for 2025 launch, travel consumption during Dragon Boat...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

SHEIN IPO in Hong Kong: Examining Marketing Expense Trend | Fulfilment Expense in Q226 Likely Spiked

In its first day of trading on September 1, SHEIN's shares closed down 0.1% in Hong Kong after initially falling close to 10%. We're re-surfacing a...

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SHEIN IPO in Hong Kong: Quick P&L Review and Why Managing Unit Fulfilment Costs Matters So Much

In its first day of trading on September 1, SHEIN's shares closed down 0.1% in Hong Kong after initially falling close to 10%. We're now re...

Tracking Traffic

[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]:JD US/DADA US/3690 HK/700 HK/ZTO US/1519 HK/PDD US/BABA US/Douyin

JD.com upgrades "Hour Delivery" to "Instant Delivery" showing growth potential in on-demand retail; new game to release May 24th; PDD introduces...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

SF Holding H126: Revenue up 6% Y/Y, but EBITDA Margin Down on Rising Fuel Costs, Changing Mix

SF Holding's H126 results were uninspiring, with Revenue climbing 6% but margins falling vs H125. We believe high fuel costs and changing sales mix...

Tracking Traffic

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[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]:BABA /9699HK/DADA/JD/PDD/ZTO/1519 HK/3690 HK/NTES/TCOM/ATAT

​Taobao/Tmall offers one-hour delivery to merchants, NetEase unveils new game FragPunk for 2025 launch, travel consumption during Dragon Boat...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

SHEIN IPO in Hong Kong: Examining Marketing Expense Trend | Fulfilment Expense in Q226 Likely Spiked

In its first day of trading on September 1, SHEIN's shares closed down 0.1% in Hong Kong after initially falling close to 10%. We're re-surfacing a...

Tracking Traffic

SHEIN IPO in Hong Kong: Quick P&L Review and Why Managing Unit Fulfilment Costs Matters So Much

In its first day of trading on September 1, SHEIN's shares closed down 0.1% in Hong Kong after initially falling close to 10%. We're now re...

Tracking Traffic

[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]:JD US/DADA US/3690 HK/700 HK/ZTO US/1519 HK/PDD US/BABA US/Douyin

​JD.com upgrades "Hour Delivery" to "Instant Delivery" showing growth potential in on-demand retail; new game to release May 24th; PDD introduces...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

SF Holding H126: Revenue up 6% Y/Y, but EBITDA Margin Down on Rising Fuel Costs, Changing Mix

SF Holding's H126 results were uninspiring, with Revenue climbing 6% but margins falling vs H125. We believe high fuel costs and changing sales mix...

Tracking Traffic

Taobao/Tmall offers one-hour delivery to merchants, NetEase unveils new game FragPunk for 2025 launch, travel consumption during Dragon Boat...

JD.com upgrades "Hour Delivery" to "Instant Delivery" showing growth potential in on-demand retail; new game to release May 24th; PDD introduces...