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Benzinga
Benzinga
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Anusuya Lahiri

Mizuho Remains Bullish On JD Post Q1 - Read Why

  • Mizuho analyst James Lee maintained a Buy on JD.com, Inc (NASDAQ:JD) with a price target of $90 (75% upside).
  • JD beat top line and margins due to its competitive advantage in supply chain and logistics, which enabled the company to gain share. 
  • The COVID lockdown impact in 2Q22 was more than Lee's expectation at 5% YoY growth, three points below Lee's prior estimate as the company is over-indexed to top-tier markets.
  • Also Read: Here's Why JPMorgan Upgraded Alibaba, Other Chinese Stocks Months After Calling Them 'Uninvestable'
  • However, management initiated cost-containment efforts to mitigate risks and saw OPI be stable compared to last year and more or less in line with Lee's estimate. 
  • With COVID a short-term headwind, Lee maintained FY24 EBITDA of 51 billion RMB. 
  • Lee maintained JD as a top pick in China Internet and PT at $90, based on SOTP and representing 9x FY24 Core retail EBITDA.
  • Price Action: JD shares traded lower by 5.18% at $50.89 on the last check Wednesday.
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