Goldman Sachs anticipates Tencent's first-quarter results to demonstrate robust growth, with revenue anticipated to surge by 10% and earnings per share by 20% year-on-year. This bullish stance stems primarily from the accelerated expansion of high-margin segments, notably advertising and gaming. Investors' attention will center on the escalation of marketing service revenue, the enduring strength of the gaming business, the proliferation in the fintech sector, and advancements in AI agents. Goldman Sachs reaffirms its 'Buy' rating on Tencent, assigning a target price of HK$590, and views Tencent as one of its top-pick Chinese internet stocks. For the full fiscal year, Tencent's revenue is projected to increase by 10%, with earnings per share anticipated to grow by 14%, primarily fueled by the diversification of profit streams and the compounded growth within its WeChat ecosystem and global gaming portfolio.
