
Meituan (Trans): Food delivery unit economics turned positive; further pullback expected in Q3.
Below is Dolphin Research's Trans for $MEITUAN(03690.HK). Key takeaways are as follows.
1) Shareholder returns and investment monetization: buybacks remain the primary way to return capital, with pacing driven by the competitive landscape, cash flow, and offshore liquidity. Management noted stakes in high-quality companies are worth over RMB 70bn at current valuations. They will consider exits or monetization when timing is appropriate to recycle capital into the core biz.
2) Q3 and full-year guide: a) Delivery UE (unit economics) improved significantly YoY. QoQ was weighed by seasonality...












