ArcSoft(688088) 国泰君安·2024-08-28 06:15Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [5] Core Views - The report highlights stable revenue growth in the first half of the year, with a high dividend payout ratio of 97.8%. The company achieved a revenue of 380 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12%, with mobile smart terminals and intelligent driving contributing 330 million yuan and 43 million yuan respectively, growing by 6.4% and 93% [10] - The company is accelerating the promotion of technology and models in its mobile business, while also increasing R&D and targeted collaborations in its intelligent driving segment. The AIGC commercial photography business is rapidly implementing a new business model [3][10] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company reported a net profit of 61 million yuan in the first half of 2024, a 23% increase year-on-year, with the second quarter net profit reaching 27 million yuan, up 25% [10] - The operating cash flow for the first half of 2024 was -65 million yuan, a negative shift due to some customers prepaying sales from the previous year [10] - The company plans to maintain its target price at 37.82 yuan and forecasts EPS for 2024-2026 to be 0.36, 0.48, and 0.60 yuan respectively [10] Business Segments - In the mobile smart terminal segment, the company is promoting its Turbo Fusion technology across more high-end models and optimizing its engine for mid- to low-end models. The technology has also been extended to video applications, gaining recognition from several key clients [10] - The intelligent driving business is expected to see rapid revenue growth from previously targeted models, with plans to expand the range of models covered in the second half of the year. The company is also advancing its 3D AVM and monitoring algorithms, which have been adopted by new production models [10] R&D and Innovation - R&D expenses for the first half of 2024 were 194 million yuan, an 18% increase year-on-year, with an R&D expense ratio of 50.9%, reflecting continued investment in the automotive business [10] - The company launched its PSAI video generation feature three months ago, becoming a leader in the domestic commercial photography sector, and plans to expand its presence on international e-commerce platforms [10]