Key Takeaways:
Meitu Inc. (1357.HK) surged more than 5 percent in Hong Kong trading after Goldman Sachs reiterated a Buy rating, citing significant upside from the company’s integration of artificial intelligence. The bank maintained its 12-month price target of HKD14.3, implying over 200 percent upside from the stock’s last traded price of HKD4.75.
"The integration of MEITU's AI models is expected to remarkably enhance the ARPU of the company's productivity tools by offering more advanced features and driving higher token consumption," Goldman Sachs said in a note. The bank’s positive outlook hinges on Meitu's ability to monetize its growing suite of AI-powered creative tools.
The report highlighted Meitu's strategy to develop its own vertical-domain AI models, which is projected to replace the use of more expensive third-party APIs. This move should help reduce costs and improve margins in the medium term, according to the company’s management. Shares opened 1.55 percent higher and reached a peak of HKD4.86 before closing at HKD4.75, up 5.32 percent on the day.
The stock's rally was supported by heavy trading, with 58.86 million shares changing hands for a total turnover of HKD279 million. The renewed buy rating and bullish price target from a major investment bank could bolster investor confidence in Meitu's AI-centric strategy. Investors will be watching for execution on its proprietary AI development as the next major catalyst for the photo-editing app maker.
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