Meitu Future Growth
Future criteria checks 6/6
Meitu is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 31.4% and 21.9% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 30.3% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 23.6% in 3 years.
Key information
31.4%
Earnings growth rate
30.29%
EPS growth rate
| Interactive Media and Services earnings growth | 7.9% |
| Revenue growth rate | 21.9% |
| Future return on equity | 23.56% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 25 Jun 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 30
1357: AI Imaging Ecosystem And Developer Fund Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have reset their outlook on Meitu with a lower implied fair value per share. This reflects a reduced assumed future P/E multiple alongside updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and discount rate, which together support a revised price target of about HK$6.72 from roughly HK$10.08.
Narrative Update • Jun 16
1357: AI Agent Teams And Dividend Policy Will Drive Bullish Re Rating
Analysts have inched up their Meitu price target to HK$9.35 from HK$9.32, reflecting small tweaks to fair value assumptions, the discount rate and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Meitu Meitu updated its imaging AI agent, RoboNeo, with an Agent Teams model that uses multiple specialized AI agents, such as Director, Scriptwriter and Visual Editor, to handle end to end visual content creation for creators, small teams and solo entrepreneurs.Narrative Update • Jun 02
1357: Agentic AI Productivity Push Will Drive A Bullish Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed their HK$ price target on Meitu marginally, reflecting slightly lower fair value and future P/E assumptions, while keeping revenue growth and profit margin expectations broadly unchanged. What's in the News Meitu is focusing on productivity applications powered by Agentic AI, with products such as RoboNeo and Kaipai upgraded to support autonomous planning, proactive execution, and self-reflection, creating subscription and token-based commercialization opportunities.Narrative Update • May 13
1357: AI Content Agent Rollout Will Drive A Bullish Re Rating
Analysts have revised their price target for Meitu slightly lower to reflect an updated fair value estimate of about HK$9.36, down from roughly HK$9.68, citing tweaks to the discount rate, profit margin and forward P/E assumptions. What's in the News Meitu rolled out a major update to its RoboNeo imaging AI agent, introducing an Agent Teams model where specialized roles such as Director, Scriptwriter, and Visual Editor work together to deliver end to end visual content creation for creators, small teams, and solo entrepreneurs (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 23
1357: Margin Execution And Buybacks Will Support A Bullish Re Rating
Analysts have adjusted their HK$ price target for Meitu to reflect updated views on fair value around HK$9.68, supported by expectations for steady revenue growth, a slightly higher profit margin profile, and a lower future P/E multiple, following recent positive Street research coverage. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the HK$9.68 price target as aligned with expectations for steadier execution on revenue, which they see as supporting a more resilient earnings base.Narrative Update • Apr 08
1357: Business Model Execution And Buybacks Will Drive Bullish Re Rating
Analysts have reset Meitu's implied fair value from about HK$12.78 to around HK$10.59, reflecting revised assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, following fresh research coverage that takes a bullish stance on the business model. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage, including a bullish initiation from Goldman Sachs, has sharpened the focus on how Meitu's business model could support the revised implied fair value of about HK$10.59.Analysis Article • Apr 03
There May Be Some Bright Spots In Meitu's (HKG:1357) Earnings
Investors were disappointed with the weak earnings posted by Meitu, Inc. ( HKG:1357 ). While the headline numbers were...Narrative Update • Mar 25
1357: Share Buybacks And Earnings Leverage Will Drive Bullish Re Rating
Analysts have nudged their HK$ price target on Meitu slightly higher, pointing to updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, alongside recent supportive Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the refreshed fair value work and higher HK$ price targets as consistent with updated assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins, which they see as better reflecting Meitu's current business mix.Narrative Update • Mar 09
1357: Share Buybacks And Dividend Decision Will Support Bullish Re Rating
Analysts made a small upward adjustment to their HK$ fair value estimate for Meitu, reflecting modest changes in revenue growth and discount rate assumptions following new bullish Street research coverage. Analyst Commentary Recent bullish coverage has prompted a closer look at how Meitu's current execution lines up with its revised fair value and what could drive the stock closer to or away from that estimate.Analysis Article • Feb 16
Why We're Not Concerned Yet About Meitu, Inc.'s (HKG:1357) 30% Share Price Plunge
The Meitu, Inc. ( HKG:1357 ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 30...Analysis Article • Jan 29
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Meitu, Inc. (HKG:1357)?
Meitu, Inc. ( HKG:1357 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10...Narrative Update • Jan 27
1357: Stable Assumptions And Upcoming Dividend Decision Will Support Re Rating
Analysts have kept their fair value and price target for Meitu broadly in line with prior estimates, with only minor adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. This reflects fine tuning of their models rather than a change in their overall thesis.Analysis Article • Jan 16
Are Investors Undervaluing Meitu, Inc. (HKG:1357) By 39%?
Key Insights Meitu's estimated fair value is HK$14.72 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Meitu's HK$8.91 share...Narrative Update • Jan 12
1357: Index Inclusion Will Support Re Rating As Earnings Expectations Remain Intact
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target on Meitu, reflecting a small trim in fair value and future P/E assumptions while keeping revenue growth and profit margin expectations broadly steady. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Trimmed slightly from 12.77 to 12.76, indicating a very small reduction in assessed equity value.Analysis Article • Jan 02
Why We're Not Concerned About Meitu, Inc.'s (HKG:1357) Share Price
When close to half the companies in Hong Kong have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 12x, you may consider...Narrative Update • Nov 21
1357: Addition To FTSE All-World Index Will Drive Increased Visibility
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target for Meitu from HK$13.04 to HK$12.77. They cite minor adjustments to the company's revenue growth and discount rate projections as the reasons for this change.Analysis Article • Nov 17
Meitu (HKG:1357) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. In a perfect world, we'd like to...Analysis Article • Nov 03
Should You Be Adding Meitu (HKG:1357) To Your Watchlist Today?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Oct 16
Is Meitu (HKG:1357) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Oct 03
Additional Considerations Required While Assessing Meitu's (HKG:1357) Strong Earnings
Meitu, Inc. ( HKG:1357 ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis suggests that this might be...Analysis Article • Sep 29
Meitu, Inc. (HKG:1357) Shares Slammed 27% But Getting In Cheap Might Be Difficult Regardless
Meitu, Inc. ( HKG:1357 ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month, dropping...Analysis Article • Aug 20
Meitu, Inc. Just Missed Revenue By 11%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
SEHK:1357 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Meitu's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Meitu, Inc...Narrative Update • Aug 20
Overseas Expansion And AI Will Spark Challenges And Opportunities
Meitu’s consensus price target has been raised as analysts assign a higher valuation multiple (future P/E) despite slightly lower revenue growth forecasts, resulting in an increase in fair value from HK$9.95 to HK$11.14. What's in the News Meitu proposed amendments to its Articles to align with Cayman Islands law and HK Listing Rules, enhance flexibility in dividend distribution, and implement minor changes, to be approved at an upcoming EGM.Analysis Article • Aug 13
Is Meitu, Inc. (HKG:1357) Potentially Undervalued?
SEHK:1357 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Meitu's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Meitu, Inc...Analysis Article • Jul 29
Earnings Tell The Story For Meitu, Inc. (HKG:1357) As Its Stock Soars 27%
Despite an already strong run, Meitu, Inc. ( HKG:1357 ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 27% in the last...New Narrative • Jul 16
Overseas Expansion And AI Will Spark Challenges And Opportunities
Near-term growth may disappoint as international monetization develops slowly and rising competition challenges Meitu's ability to maintain premium pricing and differentiation.Analysis Article • Jun 23
Here's Why We Think Meitu (HKG:1357) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • May 19
An Intrinsic Calculation For Meitu, Inc. (HKG:1357) Suggests It's 44% Undervalued
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Meitu fair value estimate is HK$10.36 Meitu's HK$5.82 share...Analysis Article • Apr 16
The Price Is Right For Meitu, Inc. (HKG:1357) Even After Diving 26%
Meitu, Inc. ( HKG:1357 ) shares have retraced a considerable 26% in the last month, reversing a fair amount of their...Analysis Article • Apr 09
These 4 Measures Indicate That Meitu (HKG:1357) Is Using Debt Safely
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Mar 25
Solid Earnings Reflect Meitu's (HKG:1357) Strength As A Business
Meitu, Inc.'s ( HKG:1357 ) earnings announcement last week was disappointing for investors, despite the decent profit...Analysis Article • Mar 11
Investors Will Want Meitu's (HKG:1357) Growth In ROCE To Persist
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Feb 19
Earnings Tell The Story For Meitu, Inc. (HKG:1357) As Its Stock Soars 120%
The Meitu, Inc. ( HKG:1357 ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of 120%. The...Analysis Article • Jan 05
With Meitu, Inc. (HKG:1357) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
When close to half the companies in Hong Kong have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 9x, you may consider...Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
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| 12/31/2028 | 7,629 | 2,100 | 1,924 | 2,283 | 6 |
| 12/31/2027 | 6,132 | 1,554 | 1,993 | 1,673 | 10 |
| 12/31/2026 | 4,933 | 1,179 | 1,154 | 1,379 | 10 |
| 12/31/2025 | 3,859 | 733 | 1,209 | 1,257 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 3,541 | 899 | 934 | 983 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 3,441 | 852 | 813 | 865 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 2,996 | 798 | 693 | 746 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 3,198 | 630 | 585 | 640 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 3,056 | 454 | 478 | 535 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 2,876 | 416 | 417 | 474 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 2,696 | 378 | 357 | 413 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 2,535 | 483 | 397 | 455 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 2,375 | 588 | 437 | 497 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 2,230 | 341 | 310 | 365 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 2,085 | 94 | 183 | 234 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 1,958 | -44 | 171 | 219 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 1,831 | -182 | 159 | 204 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 1,749 | -113 | -277 | 89 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 1,666 | -45 | -714 | -26 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 1,554 | -99 | -954 | -103 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 1,443 | -154 | -1,195 | -180 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 1,318 | -97 | -729 | -45 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 1,194 | -41 | -263 | 89 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 1,133 | -70 | -139 | 43 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 1,071 | -100 | -14 | -3 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 1,025 | -218 | -8 | 5 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 978 | -336 | -1 | 12 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 951 | -459 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 925 | -582 | N/A | -1,234 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 936 | -563 | N/A | -1,615 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 948 | -545 | N/A | -1,997 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 2,797 | -161 | N/A | -734 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 3,644 | -120 | N/A | -350 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 4,490 | -78 | N/A | 35 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 3,850 | -2,200 | N/A | -218 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 3,173 | -4,203 | N/A | -470 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 2,376 | -5,232 | N/A | -580 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 1,579 | -6,261 | N/A | -689 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 1,363 | -4,699 | N/A | -684 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 1,147 | -3,138 | N/A | -678 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 944 | -2,678 | N/A | -677 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 742 | -2,218 | N/A | -675 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: 1357's forecast earnings growth (31.4% per year) is above the savings rate (3%).
Earnings vs Market: 1357's earnings (31.4% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the Hong Kong market (12.8% per year).
High Growth Earnings: 1357's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: 1357's revenue (21.9% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the Hong Kong market (8.9% per year).
High Growth Revenue: 1357's revenue (21.9% per year) is forecast to grow faster than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: 1357's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (23.6%)
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/07 20:51 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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Analyst Sources
Meitu, Inc. is covered by 21 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Harry Zhuang | BofA Global Research |
| Cheng Xing | CCB International Securities Limited |
| Ka Kit Po | China Galaxy International Securities (Hong Kong) |