世纪互联 (VNET.US) 2026年第一季度业绩电话会
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Bene Group Inc. achieved significant growth in Q1 2026, driven by their dual-core strategy and Hyperscale 2.0 framework. Wholesale IDC business surged, with capacity in service at 907 MW and a 75.7% utilization rate. Total net revenues rose 19.8% to RMB 2.69 billion, marking the first time wholesale revenues surpassed retail. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 30.6% to RMB 891.5 million. The company secured 519 MW in high-quality orders, mainly due to AI demand, and plans to deliver 500 MW, focusing on the Wulanchabu IDC campus. New strategic investors, including CATL affiliates, are expected to enhance synergies. ESG efforts, including improved power usage efficiency and renewable energy consumption, were also highlighted. Bene Group Inc. remains optimistic about future growth and shareholder value.
会议速览
First Quarter 2026 Earnings Call for Bene Group Inc. with Forward-Looking Statements and Q&AThe call introduces Bene Group Inc.'s Q1 2026 earnings, highlighting forward-looking statements, risks, and a Q&A session with management. Forward-looking statements are noted for risks, and non-GAAP measures are reconciled to GAAP. A webcast and text-to-speech technology are also mentioned.
Strong Q1 2026 Results Highlight Wholesale IDC Growth and Financial HealthIn Q1 2026, the company achieved significant growth in wholesale IDC capacity and revenue, with a 58.1% year-over-year increase. Retail IDC saw steady progress, and overall, adjusted EBITDA rose by 30.6%, showcasing robust financial performance and market share gains.
Capturing Market Share Amid AI-Driven Demand Surge for High-Quality Data CentersDespite limited high-quality data center supply, the company leverages AI-driven demand, strategic resource positioning, and operational excellence to secure significant orders, reinforcing its market leadership and benefiting from AI-plus policy support.
Q1 Business Updates: Wholesale Capacity Growth, Retail Progress, and Strategic InvestmentThe company reported robust Q1 performance, highlighting wholesale capacity growth to 907 MW with a 75.7% utilization rate, retail capacity increase to 50,170 cabinets, and strategic investment securing up to 38.1% of shares from Shandong High Speed Holdings Group, reinforcing long-term growth potential driven by AI demand and expanding data center clusters.
Strong Q1 Financial Performance Driven by Wholesale Business Growth and Prudent Debt ManagementIn Q1, the company achieved a 19.8% year-over-year increase in total net revenues to RMB 2.69 billion, primarily driven by a 58.1% surge in wholesale revenues. Adjusted cash gross profit and EBITDA also saw significant growth. Robust liquidity was maintained with a net operating cash inflow of RMB 292.8 million and a solid cash position of RMB 8.8 billion. The company's debt structure remains prudent, with short and medium-term debt maturing in 2026-2028 accounting for 45.8% of total debt. CapEx spending was RMB 1.91 billion, mainly for expanding the wholesale IDC business, with a full-year range of RMB 8-10 billion expected. The asset monetization strategy progressed, with two private rate projects listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, totaling RMB 6.36 billion. Full-year guidance includes total net revenues of RMB 11.5-11.8 billion and adjusted EBITDA of RMB 3.65-3.75 billion, reflecting ongoing operational efficiency gains and strong demand from wholesale IDC customers.
Sustainability and ESG Progress: Highlighting Renewable Energy and Green Data CentersThe company updates on its ESG efforts, emphasizing renewable energy consumption and green data center operations. Achievements include improved power usage efficiency and recognition in SP Global Sustainability Yearbook. Future plans involve strengthening sustainability investments for long-term value.
Guidelines for Participating in a Multilingual Q&A SessionInstructions are given for joining a question and answer session, emphasizing procedures for requesting and canceling questions, using a handset for speakerphones, and repeating questions in both English and Chinese for all participants' benefit.
500 MW Order Delivery Timeline and Impact on Revenue and EBITDAA significant 500 MW order will be delivered from 2026 to 2028, impacting future revenue and EBITDA positively. The first deliveries are expected in the second half of 2026, contingent on customer pace. The annual CapEx guidance remains unchanged, unaffected by this new order, maintaining the target of 550 to 600 MW annual deliveries.
Synergies with Strategic Investor and Green Energy Collaborations in IDC and Pricing TrendsDiscussed synergies with a strategic investor in energy storage and supply chain, ongoing green energy collaborations, and stable pricing trends with potential for upward movement based on supply and demand dynamics.
Wholesale Capacity Reserves: Targets, Expansion Pipeline, and Power Court ApprovalsInquiry focuses on wholesale capacity reserve targets for the year and midterm, along with the status of power court approvals for the 1.3 GW expansion pipeline under construction.
Company's Strategy to Acquire Gigawatts of Resources in Mongolia and Key RoutesThe company plans to increase efforts in acquiring gigawatts of resources in Mongolia and along the West East data route, including land and power quotas, with confidence in government approvals for projects.
Overseas Expansion and Strategic Partnerships: Insights into Resource Acquisition and Complementary CapabilitiesA discussion on overseas business expansion, emphasizing resource acquisition in Southeast Asia and strategic partnerships, particularly with CATL, highlighting complementary capabilities in supply chain and green energy.
2026 CapEx Financing Strategy and DiversificationThe dialogue discusses the company's 2026 capital expenditure financing, highlighting a diversified funding approach including project-level and traditional channels, successful issuance of asset-backed securities, and a commitment to supporting annual delivery targets. Future risks and project financing are addressed, emphasizing preparedness and strategic planning.
Mongolia Land Reserve & Hong Kong Listing Plans for Strategic GrowthDiscussed medium to long-term land reserve strategy, aiming for 1 GW campuses in key regions, with low single-digit land acquisition costs. Also, explored potential Hong Kong listing to optimize capital structure and support strategic development.
High Pre-Commitment Rates and Unit CapEx Trends in Resource DeliveryDiscussed high pre-commitment rates for resource delivery, targeting 500 MW orders with batched deliveries. Highlighted a unit CapEx of 20000 R per kilowatt, leveraging supply chain efficiencies. Committed to maintaining high pre-commitment rates and updating market on delivery pace.
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Q：What were the major accomplishments of Bene Group Inc. during the first quarter of 2026?
A：Bene Group Inc.'s major accomplishments during the first quarter of 2026 included strong execution of its dual core strategy and Hyperscale 2.0 framework, robust growth in its wholesale IDC business driven by customer demand, and fast customer movements resulting in a 18 MW rise in wholesale capacity. Additionally, the retail IDC business experienced smooth progress, supported by growing AI-driven demand, with a slight increase in MRR per retail cabinet and stable utilization rates.
Q：What were the financial results for the first quarter of 2026?
A：For the first quarter of 2026, Bene Group Inc.'s total net revenues increased by a significant year-over-year amount to RMB Ed ed billion, with wholesale revenues being the key growth driver at RMB 1.06 billion, a year-over-year increase of 58.1%. The adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter also saw a year-over-year increase of 30.6% to RMB ed ed million, primarily driven by the robust growth of the wholesale IDC business.
Q：What are the details regarding new order wins year to date?
A：Year to date in 2026, new order wins for Bene Group Inc. were robust, with Rick wholesale orders secured totaling BBC megawatts. These were driven by continued growth in AI-driven demand for high-quality data center resources. The company secured two large orders, one for 110 MW and another for 400 MW, from an internet customer at separate data centers in the greater Beijing area. Furthermore, a 7 MW order was secured from a local services customer in another data center in the greater Beijing area. New retail orders were also secured, totaling approximately Rick megawatts across multiple retail data centers from customers in the local services, internet, and IT services sectors.
Q：What is the significance of continued policy support for AI initiatives?
A：The continued policy support for AI initiatives is reinforcing industry tailwinds and is significant for Bene Group Inc. as it promotes the development of large-scale, clustered, green computing infrastructure. This is expected to accelerate the adoption of computing power across industries and expand the addressable market. The surge in demand for AI-related computing power and data center resources is driving the industry into a new growth phase. This development benefits companies like Bene Group, which are well-positioned in core regions with sufficient resource reserves, rapid delivery capabilities, and proven track records in operation and maintenance excellence.
Q：How is the wholesale business performing and what is the capacity utilization status?
A：The wholesale business continued to grow, with capacity in service increasing by 18 MW to 907 MW utilized, and a sequential increase of 64 MW to 680 five-seven megawats. The utilization rate grew to 75.7% from 70.1% last quarter, primarily due to fast customer movements at Noor Campus 0 2 A and nhv Campus 0 3. The mature capacity utilization rate also reached a relatively high level. As of March 31, 2026, the total wholesale resource capacity reached 2.48 GW, with various components including capacity under construction, pre-commitment rate, and capacity held for short- and long-term future development.
Q：What is the retail IDC business status and MRR per retail cabinet?
A：The retail IDC business for the first quarter of 2026 progressed smoothly, with retail capacity in service increasing to 50,170 cabinets from 49,863 cabinets in the previous quarter. The utilization rates remained stable at 64.1% as of the end of March. MRR per retail cabinet slightly increased to RMB 9448 this quarter.
Q：What is the delivery plan for the coming quarters in terms of megawatts and where are the new data centers being constructed?
A：The delivery plan concentrates the majority of the year's deliveries in the second half. 500 MW of capacity is planned to be delivered over the next few months, with around 250 MW during the second and third quarters of script, and around 266 MW during the fourth quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 27. New data centers are being constructed in the greater Beijing area and one in the Yangtze River Delta.
Q：Which new strategic investors have entered into a share purchase agreement with CTL, and what percentage of CTL's shares are they expected to acquire?
A：Affiliates of CTL have entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire up to approximately 38.1% of CTL's shares from Shandong High Speed Holdings Group's subsidiaries. Closing of the transaction is expected in the fourth quarter of this year.
Q：What are the year-over-year changes in total net revenues and adjusted cash gross profit for the first quarter?
A：In the first quarter, total net revenues increased by 19.8% to RMB 2.69 billion, mainly driven by the rapid growth of the wholesale business. Adjusted cash gross profit grew by 56.3% to RMB 1.02 billion.
Q：What milestone did the company achieve in terms of revenue distribution between wholesale and retail businesses?
A：The company achieved a new milestone in the first quarter as wholesale revenues surpassed retail revenues for the first time. Wholesale revenues increased significantly by 58.1% to RMB 1.06 billion, while retail revenues increased by 1.02 billion.
Q：How was the company's liquidity position in the first quarter?
A：The company maintained robust and healthy liquidity in the first quarter, with net operating cash inflow reaching RMB 2.928 billion, excluding the impact of RMB 119.1 million in income tax related to capital transactions and other one-off items.
Q：What is the composition of the company's short and medium term debt maturing between 2026 to 2028?
A：The company's short and medium term debt maturing in 2026 to 2028 comprises 45.8% of the total debt.
Q：What is the expected CapEx spending for the full year 2026, and how is it planned to support the company's growth?
A：The expected CapEx for the full year 2026 is in the range of RMB 12 billion to RMB 13 billion, mainly to support the planned capacity of 450 to 500 MW in 2026. This is in line with the company's strategy to advance its asset monetization strategy and support its growth.
Q：What are the updated full year guidance figures for 2026, and how does the company anticipate its performance?
A：The updated full year guidance for 2026 is a total net revenue range of RMB 11.5 billion to RMB 11.8 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 15.6% to 16.8%. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of RMB 3.7 billion to RMB 3.75 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 14.5% to 15.5%.
Q：What impact will the new orders have on EBIT and CapEx?
A：The new orders are expected to have a positive impact on the EBIT for the next to three years. The CapEx guidance for 2026 will not be adjusted as it is based on an annual delivery target of 550 to 500 megawatts.
Q：What is the progress of the green power plants建设和对VNA的供应情况?
A：The construction of green power plants in the US, intended to supply energy to VNA's campuses, is still ongoing. There are no details on potential changes to this project.
Q：What are the anticipated synergies from the strategic investment in VNA?
A：Anticipated synergies from the strategic investment in VNA include benefits in the areas of energy storage, supply chain, and data center power stability. These synergies are expected to support the robust operational demand of hyperscale ADC clusters and enhance VNA's long-term competitive edge.
Q：What pricing trends is VNA observing in the market?
A：VNA has observed a strong demand from customers for premium and quality IDC resources. Long-term contracts have been signed to secure these resources, and currently, prices are expected to remain stable. However, if future supply and demand dynamics improve, there could be possibilities for prices to trend upward.
Q：Does VNA have any targets for its capacity reserve for the year and the midterm?
A：VNA aims to acquire more resources in the medium to long term, focusing on projects in Mongolia, Bishkek, Dushanbe, and key nodes along the West-East Data Corridor. The company will disclose the resources acquired in subsequent quarterly results. Some projects have already received government approval, and others are currently being reviewed.
Q：How might the partnership with CATL influence VNA's overseas expansion strategy?
A：The partnership with CATL is expected to complement VNA's advantages in business dealings with the countries mentioned, due to CATL's global presence, mature supply chain capabilities, and expertise in green energy.
Q：What is the company's full year CapEx guidance for 2026 and how is it supported?
A：The company's full year CapEx guidance for 2026 is based on a target of delivering 450 to 500 MW annually. This guidance is supported by diversified financing channels, including project-level and traditional financing, as well as successful asset-backed securities (ABS) issuance in the first quarter, with continued efforts in this area.
Q：What is Vnet's plan for land reserve strategy in the medium to long term?
A：Vnet plans to acquire 1 GW (gigawatts) of campuses in Mongolia, the Yangtze River Delta, and the east of data centers in WestCompute hubs. The company aims to acquire land that would roughly translate to 1,000 acres and CapEx for acquiring land will account for only low single digits of its total 4-year CapEx.
Q：Is the company exploring a potential listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and if so, what is the purpose?
A：The company is actively exploring the feasibility of a potential Hong Kong listing as part of its efforts to optimize capital structure, support long-term strategic development, and broaden its international investor base. The company will communicate any definitive progress to the public market in a timely manner.
Q：How should one think about the unit CapEx for the company's projects?
A：The unit CapEx for the company's projects, where one unit is 1 MW, is around 20,000 R per kilowatt. This competitive unit CapEx is achieved thanks to the company's supply chain capabilities and large-scale batch procurement. The company is fairly confident in maintaining this unit CapEx.
Q：What is the expected average lead time from order to delivery for the one gigawatt of new resources?
A：The company does not specify the expected average lead time from order to delivery for the one gigawatt of new resources in the transcript. However, it assures the maintenance of a high pre-commitment rate and will update the market on locked-in orders and the pace of delivery.
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