Meituan Dianping

I reiterate my buy rating on Meituan, driven by sustained adj. EBITDA growth and recent share price weakness create a compelling investment opportunity. Meituan's fundamentals are improving, with notable growth in food delivery, Instashopping, and in-store & travel segments, despite macro concerns. AI investments are reducing operating costs, boosting productivity, and enhancing profitability, evidenced by significant y/y growth in adj. net profit and EBITDA.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Nvidia NVDA-5.74%, Tesla TSLA-5.58%, and the rest of Big Tech are having a rough go of it, while China's Terrific 10— Alibaba 9988+0.46%, Tencent 700+0.49%, Meituan 3690+1.81%, Xiaomi 1810-4.17%, JD.com JD+0.75%, NetEase NTES+1.05%, Baidu BIDU+2.22%, BYD 002594+2.79%, Geely 175-1.05%, and SMIC 981+4.24%—are not. That raises the question: Are the Mag Seven yesterday's news and is it time to focus on their Chinese counterparts instead?» Mehr auf marketwatch.com

Meituan's 4Q24 results were strong, with local commerce profits exceeding expectations and overseas investment losses narrowing, indicating robust fundamentals and growth potential. The company is a leader in China's local services, successfully defending market share, and is poised for global expansion, particularly in emerging markets. Meituan's innovative services like Pin Hao Fan and Branded Satellite Store are driving volume and GMV growth, adapting well to evolving consumer trends.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com