Kaspi.kz remains a 'Buy' as Q1 results align with guidance and the investment thesis, with revenue up 31% YOY to $2.3 billion. Marketplace segment led growth, notably with Hepsiburada's 94% YOY revenue jump and Kazakh value-added services up 73%, while profitability trends improve. Fintech revenue and loan portfolio grew 25% and 23% respectively, reflecting a strategic shift to longer-duration loans despite a slight NPL ratio increase.
Kaspi.kz: Ownership Change Drives Stock Rally
Source: Seeking Alpha