Foxit Software(688095) 华泰金融·2025-05-16 04:48Investment Rating - The investment rating for Foxit Software is "Buy" with a target price of RMB 92.92, indicating a potential upside of 38% from the closing price of RMB 67.21 as of May 15, 2025 [7]. Core Views - Foxit Software's dual transformation strategy is progressing smoothly, leading to an expected acceleration in revenue growth in 2025. The company's revenue for 2024 is projected at RMB 711.14 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 16.44%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to reach RMB 26.96 million, a significant increase of 129.64% [1][5]. Revenue and Profitability - Subscription revenue reached RMB 351 million in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 62.33%, contributing to 49% of total revenue, up 14 percentage points from the previous year. The annual recurring revenue (ARR) from subscriptions is projected at RMB 411 million, reflecting a growth of 64.42% [2]. - The overall renewal rate for core products is approximately 90%, indicating strong customer retention [2]. - Revenue from sales channels grew by 40.49% to RMB 292 million, accounting for 41% of total revenue, which is a 7 percentage point increase year-on-year [2]. Cost Management and Efficiency - The sales, management, and R&D expense ratios for 2024 were 53.85%, 23.64%, and 32.67%, respectively, with a notable decrease in the R&D expense ratio attributed to efficiency gains from AI integration [3]. - The company has enhanced its product suite with AI capabilities, improving its market competitiveness [3]. Global Expansion - Revenue growth in 2024 across different regions was robust, with North America, Europe (including the Middle East), Asia-Pacific, and China experiencing year-on-year growth rates of 9.41%, 24.02%, 53.42%, and 18.00%, respectively [3]. - The separation of domestic and international operations is expected to accelerate Foxit's globalization efforts, particularly in the Asia-Pacific market [3]. Financial Forecasts - Revenue forecasts for Foxit Software are adjusted upwards, with expected revenues of RMB 865.28 million, RMB 1,054 million, and RMB 1,285 million for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively. The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be RMB 31.50 million, RMB 71.93 million, and RMB 126.16 million for the same years [5][11].