Tencent is considering raising up to $5 billion via an offshore bond sale, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, as the Chinese technology giant ramps up spending on AI and computing infrastructure in line with its peers.
DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company, is close to raising at least 80 billion yuan (approx.$12 billion) in a funding round backed by Tencent Holdings (HKG:0700, OTC:TCEHY) and Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL).
China's Tencent has signed its largest overseas lease deal with US cloud provider Oracle to access about 100,000 advanced AI chips that were not available in China, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Tencent (TCEHY) offers a compelling buy at 13x forward earnings, supported by robust operating leverage and a 10% earnings growth outlook, even excluding AI. TCEHY's integrated ecosystem—VAS, Marketing, and Fintech—provides unmatched distribution, monetization, and resilience, positioning it as China's digital infrastructure backbone. Disciplined AI investment, leveraging open-weight and in-house models and focusing on ROI-driven integrations like WorkBuddy and CodeBuddy, offers significant upside optionality with mitigated risks.
Tencent Holdings trades at 13.5x FY2026 EPS, well below its five-year average, despite robust core business growth. Q2 revenue grew 11% and domestic games revenue surged 17%, but AI-driven capex pushed free cash flow negative and profit missed expectations. Capital returns remain strong, with $9.2 billion returned via buybacks and dividends in H1, and the share count declining despite increased spending.
Tencent delivered 11% YoY revenue growth in Q2, with robust operating profits despite elevated AI Capex. I see a 43% upside for TCEHY, underpinned by dominant gaming, resilient marketing services, and accelerating AI-driven business services. Macro headwinds—US yields, foreign capital outflows, and a soft Chinese economy—are pressuring valuation, but core operations remain strong.
Tencent Music is rated 'Buy' due to its discounted valuation and resilient membership-driven profitability, despite muted user growth. TME's investment thesis centers on recurring membership economics, prudent cost control, and the integration of Ximalaya to enhance product offerings. Forward P/E is approximately 8.8x, with a fair value estimate of $11.80/ADS, reflecting both regulatory risks and execution uncertainty.
Shares of Chinese artificial intelligence chipmaker Shanghai Enflame Technology are set to open 188% higher at 410 yuan in their Shanghai debut on Friday.
Tencent-backed AI chipmaker Shanghai Enflame Technology will make its Shanghai stock market debut on September 11, an exchange filing showed on Wednesday.
Tencent Music Entertainment is actively transitioning from traditional streaming to a fan-centered, IP-driven monetization model, leveraging concerts, merchandise, and premium content. I remain bullish on TME, targeting a $18.69 share price (121% upside), supported by dominant market share, strategic acquisitions of Ximalaya and AI integration. TME's AI adoption accelerates music creation, enhances user engagement, and reduces operational expenses, positioning TME ahead in digital music and audio.
Tencent Holdings Limited (TCEHY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Tencent Holdings Limited remains a Buy, with current valuation implying a significant discount to intrinsic value and strong AI-driven growth prospects. TCEHY reported robust YoY revenue growth across core segments, with a notable 21.8% increase in Marketing Services and a 176% jump in CAPEX. Significant balance sheet strength, $82.85 billion in liquidity, and aggressive AI investments position Tencent to capitalize on emerging opportunities.