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Highlights VSTECS's 2025 revenue missed our forecast on slower growth in enterprise systems in 2H25 but net profit beat on lower finance expenses, higher other gains, and an increased share of associates’ profits. The company has been strategically focusing on developing comprehensive AI products and has launched VClaw, an enterprise-grade AI agent. Management guides a three-year earnings CAGR of 20% in 2026-28 and targets AI business revenue growth of 150%/120%/90% in 2026-28 respectively. ...
Xiaomi officially launched the SU7 facelift version and introduced upgrades in both performance, comfort, autonomous driving capabilities across its product line-up, with a key surprise in its pricing only increasing by Rmb4,000 across the board which is better than expected. The SU7 facelift received 15,000 units of non-refundable orders in the first 34 minutes after launch, which is on track but unlikely to cause excitement to the investors at this point. Maintain HOLD and keep target price at...
Crystal’s 2025 revenue/net profit grew 6.9%/12.0% yoy respectively, 4% below our estimates due to a high base in 2H24 and worker efficiency challenges. For 2026, Crystal prioritises upskilling workers in 1H26 given robust demand and guides a stable gross margin amid tariff uncertainties. Management is positive on long-term wallet share gains and an annual 0.5ppt net margin expansion in the next three years. Maintain BUY with a lower target price of HK$7.84 based on 11.3x 2026F PE.
Chuangxin Industries reported 2025 earnings of Rmb2,730.8m (+32.8% yoy), supported by stronger aluminium prices and increased alumina external sales. Aluminium segment gross margin expanded to 30.2% (+3.3ppt yoy). Alumina revenue rose 138.8% yoy to Rmb4.42b on 2.55m tonnes sales, while margin declined to 4.6% as domestic alumina prices fell 20.6% yoy to Rmb3,236/tonne. Management expects blended electricity cost to decline to Rmb0.30-0.31/kWh in 2026, while the 500kt Saudi Phase 1 project is pro...
Horizon’s 2025 revenue beat our forecast by 7% but adjusted net loss was 8% greater than expected on rising R&D costs. For 2026, management guides 35% hardware shipment growth to 5.4m units (400k HSD) and significant ASP growth from a higher AD mix of 55%. It will launch cockpit-driving in 2026 and J7 in 2027. Management raised its 2026-28 revenue CAGR guidance from 50% to 60% on a robust product pipeline. Maintain BUY. Lower target price to HK$8.45 (6.4x 2028 EV/Sales).
As we continue to expect market volatility, we maintain exposure to names that have resilient earnings or are expected to enjoy an earnings growth recovery, such as Ausnutria Dairy (1717 HK), CSPC (1093 HK) and Dongfeng Motor (489 HK), and add PICC P&C (2328 HK) to our BUY list.
The stronger-than-expected 1Q19 economic data and central bank backstop have fuelled optimism that cycles are a thing of the past. With animal spirits rekindled, our more cautious view since end-February has not played out well. Although we have not seen an improvement in risk-reward so far and further meaningful monetary easing will be needed to see a sustainable recovery, we are adjusting our strategy to include laggards and policy-supported sectors in our BUY list.
The stronger-than-expected 1Q19 economic data and central bank backstop has fuelled optimism that cycles are a thing of the past. With animal spirits rekindled, our more cautious view since end-February has not played out well. Although we have not seen an improvement in risk-reward so far and further meaningful monetary easing will be needed to see a sustainable recovery, we are adjusting our strategy to include laggards and policy-supported sectors into our BUY list.
Top Stories Sector Update | Automobile China's humanoid robotics sector is accelerating, with 2025 global shipments up 508%. Key players anticipate significant revenue contributions by 2031: CATL expects 3-7% from batteries; Minth and LeaderDrive project 5-12% and 45-65% respectively; Tuopu forecasts 15-25% from motion systems; and RoboSense targets 40-60% from LiDAR. We maintain a MARKET WEIGHT rating on the sector. Top BUY recommendations include CATL, Ganfeng Lithium, Minth (target price rais...
Top Stories Sector Update | Consumer The CNY consumption data exhibited accelerated growth momentum compared with the two Golden Weeks last year, which we view as early signs of a broader consumption recovery. We favour companies benefitting from: a) segments showing initial signals of recovery, such as restaurants; b) exposure to China’s structural consumption growth drivers, particularly in services and experiential consumption; c) potential policy tailwinds; and d) overseas growth. Our prefer...
Top Stories Sector Update | Hong Kong Property Residential prices rebounded more strongly than expected in 4Q25 and ytd, supported by positive rental yield spread over mortgage rates and stabilising population trends in Hong Kong. However, the yield spread has narrowed and supply remains relatively high despite easing sequentially. We raise our 2026 price growth forecast to 7% and primary transaction estimate to 25,000 units. We downgrade SHKP to HOLD, keep Kerry Properties at BUY, and maintain ...
Top Stories Sector Update | Metals And Mining Gold is holding near US$5,000/oz, supported by geopolitical risk, sustained central bank buying and policy uncertainty, reinforcing a higher structural floor. Despite tempered rate-cut expectations, gold equities still price in lower long-term bullion assumptions, implying valuation upside amid volatility. Copper’s pullback appears cyclical, with LME inventory builds driven by Chinese New Year seasonality and a temporary import arbitrage closure. We ...
Top Stories Sector Update | Automobile CATL, BYD, and Changan are deploying SIBs in EVs due to longer cycle lives, strong cold-weather performance and better fire safety. SIB-equipped EV sales are projected to make up 4-9% of global EV sales. LIBs remain dominant, but CATL benefits from diversification. The lithium market is expected to stay resilient through 2030. The hike in lithium carbonate costs will mostly be borne by auto OEMs. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT; BUY CATL, Ganfeng Lithium, Minth, Gee...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Economics Money Supply A little less to cheer. Strategy Small-Mid Cap Biweekly Riding on the wave of AI PC; Thunder Software Technology is a beneficiary. Sector Internet 3Q23 results preview: Solid e-commerce ad growth to drive sector growth; potential positive surprise from online game grossing. Internet Muted growth acceleration from 11.11 campaign. Update Xtep International Holdings (1368 HK/BUY/HK$6.43/Target: HK$9.50) Revenue guidance revised down yet sales target mainta...