Meitu Inc (HK:1357)
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1357 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$4.63
HK$0.04(1.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$4.63
HK$0.04(1.45%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$4.10 - HK$12.56
Previous CloseN/A
Volume22.03M
Average Volume (3M)72.77M
Market Cap
HK$20.68B
Enterprise ValueHK$16.59B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$4.87B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$1.46B
Price to Earnings (P/E)39.1
Beta1.74
Next Earnings
Sep 02, 2026EPS Estimate
0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.13
Shares Outstanding4,586,179,000
10 Day Avg. Volume47,894,230
30 Day Avg. Volume72,773,875
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.77
Price to Book (P/B)4.31
Price to Sales (P/S)6.33
P/FCF Ratio20.21
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
HK$8.41Price Target Upside81.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)0.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$4.92B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue Growth & High Gross MarginMeitu’s multi-year revenue compounding with a gross margin around 73–74% indicates durable monetization of core imaging products. High gross profitability provides structural capacity to invest in product R&D and AI features, supporting long-term unit economics even as mix shifts.
Improved Free Cash Flow And Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow in 2024–2025 provides lasting financial flexibility: it funds AI/cloud investment, supports the HKD 300m buyback, and lowers refinancing risk. Strong cash generation underpins reinvestment and strategic optionality over the medium term.
Large Subscriber Gains, Productivity ARPU And International TractionRapid subscriber growth, steep productivity-sub growth and strong international expansion diversify revenue and raise ARPU structurally. Growing productivity offerings and AI agents deepen monetization per user and reduce sole reliance on ads, supporting sustainable revenue mix improvement.
Bears Say
Rising Operating Costs And Margin PressureA sharp 42% rise in total costs and higher compute, revenue‑share and S&M spend drove net margin down materially. If operating cost growth persists, it can erode operating leverage and limit free cash flow expansion, making profitability sensitive to execution and mix shifts.
Higher Financial Leverage Vs Prior YearsLeverage rising to ~26% of equity reduces balance-sheet resilience versus prior very low debt levels. Higher leverage increases interest and refinancing exposure, constrains tactical M&A or capex flexibility, and makes the company more vulnerable if revenue or margins soften.
Advertising Revenue Stagnation And Mix RiskFlat advertising receipts limit a complementary monetization pillar, increasing reliance on subscriptions and productivity ARPU. If subscriber ARPU or productivity adoption lags, the top line could face pressure since ad growth is no longer a reliable incremental source.
Meitu News
1357 FAQ
What was Meitu Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Meitu Inc lowest stock price was HK$4.10 and its highest was HK$12.56 in the past 12 months.
What is Meitu Inc’s market cap?
Meitu Inc’s market cap is HK$20.68B.
When is Meitu Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Meitu Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 02, 2026 which is in 105 days.
How were Meitu Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Meitu Inc released its earnings results on Mar 27, 2026. The company reported HK$0.08 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of HK$0.138 by -HK$0.057.
Is Meitu Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Meitu Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Meitu Inc pay dividends?
Meitu Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of HK$0.045 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.92%. See more information on Meitu Inc dividends here
What is Meitu Inc’s EPS estimate?
Meitu Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.15.
How many shares outstanding does Meitu Inc have?
Meitu Inc has 4,586,179,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Meitu Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Meitu Inc reported an EPS of HK$0.08 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of HK$0.138. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Meitu Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:1357
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Meitu Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
HK$8.41 (81.61% Upside)
HK$8.41 (81.61% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
181.63%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
37.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Meitu Inc
Meitu, Inc., an investment holding company, operates as an internet company in the People's Republic of China and internationally. It offers a portfolio of photo and community apps, including the Meitu app, BeautyCam, BeautyPlus, Meipai, MeituEve, Airbrush, MeituGenius, and others. The company also provides online advertising, VIP subscription and image software as a service, internet value-added, influencer marketing, advertising agency, and other services. In addition, it offers information technology and online recruitment services; and develops and operates apps. Further, the company is involved in the smart hardware business. Meitu, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Xiamen, the People's Republic of China.
1357 Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed robust operating and product momentum: double‑digit revenue growth, strong core product expansion (+41.6% YoY), large increases in adjusted net profit (+64.7% YoY), meaningful subscriber growth (paying subscribers +34.1%, productivity paying subscribers +67.4%), and clear globalization traction. Management also disclosed rising costs, modest margin compression, flat advertising revenue, a noncash accounting charge impacting IFRS profit, and a small operational disclosure lapse. Management articulated a clear strategy (productivity + globalization, model‑agnostic approach, AI agents) and provided guidance to control expenses while shifting revenue mix to higher‑value productivity offerings. On balance, the positive growth, improving monetization and global product wins outweigh the transitory negatives and one‑offs reported.View all HK:1357 earnings summaries1357 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$8.41
▲(81.61% Upside)
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