UOB Kay Hian Lifts XIAOMI-W TP to $16.8, Foresees 3Q Adj. NP at RMB5B
UOB Kay Hian expected$XIAOMI-W (01810.HK)$'s 3Q23 revenue torise 0.3% YoY to RMB70.6 billion,with a strong recovery in smartphone deliveries, and modest growth in AIoT and network service businesses. Gross margins were a surprise, thanks to strong pricing, low cost components, and optimization of SKU management.
The broker forecast gross margins of the company to expand by0.4 ppts QoQ, operating expense ratio to fall further, and 3Q23 adjusted net profit to reachRMB5 billion,up 136.1% YoY.
UOB Kay Hian raised its net profit forecast on XIAOMI toRMB16.3 billion,RMB16.6 billionandRMB17.7 billionfor 2023-25 respectively. The target price was lifted fromHKD15.3 to HKD16.8, and its rating was maintained asBuy.