Group 1 - Goldman Sachs maintains a "Buy" rating on New Oriental-S (09901) and raises the target price to HKD 42 based on the sum-of-the-parts valuation method [1] - The firm expects investor confidence to gradually improve if the company achieves its profit margin expansion guidance for the May quarter, with the valuation multiple for New Oriental's core business projected to increase from the current 1x 12-month forward P/E [1] - Management emphasized cost control and operational efficiency during the February quarter earnings call, leading to an upward revision of non-GAAP operating profit expectations for FY25-27 by 7-14% [1] Group 2 - New Oriental's February quarter revenue and EPS fell short of expectations primarily due to a significant decline in revenue from Dongfang Zhenxuan (01797), which dropped by 59% year-on-year [2] - The firm has lowered its FY25 expectations for Dongfang Zhenxuan and adjusted the target price based on P/E to HKD 7.8 from HKD 8.2, but anticipates that Dongfang Zhenxuan will start contributing positively to group profits from the August quarter [2]
高盛：维持新东方-S(09901)买入评级 升目标价至42港元