Greater China Company Update | Anta Sports (2020 HK/BUY/HK$82.55/Target: HK$103.40) In 4Q25, the Anta brand’s retail sales missed expectations, recording a low single-digit decline. In contrast, Fila achieved mid-single-digit growth, accelerating from low single-digit growth in 3Q25, and all other brands continued to demonstrate robust growth at 35-40%. For 2026, management expects group-level operating margin to face pressure due to the need for sustained investment in both the Anta brand and F...
Company Results | Bangkok Bank (BBL TB/SELL/Bt170.50/Target: Bt140.00) BBL posted a 4Q25 net profit of Bt7.76b, -25% yoy and -44% qoq. The results missed both our and consensus expectations by 27% due to a large reduction in investment gain and higher-than-expected opex. We expect no further material investment gains in the future. BBL attributed the jump in opex to the accrued expenses for consulting and numerous investment projects. Downgrade to SELL with a lower target price of Bt140.00 (Bt17...
Top Stories Company Results | Bangkok Bank (BBL TB/SELL/Bt170.50/Target: Bt140.00) BBL posted a 4Q25 net profit of Bt7.76b, -25% yoy and -44% qoq. The results missed both our and consensus expectations by 27% due to a large reduction in investment gain and higher-than-expected opex. We expect no further material investment gains in the future. BBL attributed the jump in opex to the accrued expenses for consulting and numerous investment projects. Downgrade to SELL with a lower target price of B...
Greater China Strategy | Alpha Picks: January Conviction Calls Chinese equities remained in consolidation through December, with the HSI and MSCI China down 0.9% mom and 1.5% mom, respectively, despite last week’s window dressing narrowing losses. Policy signals from the Economic Work Conference broadly met expectations. Looking ahead, we are constructive on 1Q26, supported by a favourable global liquidity cycle and potential macro supportive measures in China. We retain most of our December...
Greater China Company Results | Foxconn Industrial Internet (601138 CH/BUY/Rmb80.80/Target: Rmb89.50) FII registered a stellar quarter, with net profit beating our and consensus estimates on stronger-than-expected margins. Top-line lagged our expectations, likely due to differences in product mix, and also the reason behind margins remaining elevated despite the product ramp-up of the lower-margin GB200 NVL72 racks. With the recent checks continuing to point towards a much stronger-than-expected...
Company Update | Bangkok Bank (BBL TB/HOLD/Bt157.50/Target: Bt170.00) We came away from BBL’s analyst meeting with a slightly positive view. BBL remains positive on the longer-term economic outlook. It maintains its 2025 GDP forecast of 1.5-2.0% and also forecasts 1.5-2.0% for 2026. The bank expects a single policy rate cut to 1.25% in Dec 25. In addition, it is maintaining its 2025 financial year targets. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt170.00.
Top Stories Company Results | Siam Cement (SCC TB/BUY/Bt207.00/Target: Bt290.00) SCC reported a net loss of Bt669m in 3Q25, larger than both our and the consensus forecasts, mainly due to substantial inventory losses. The weak 3Q25 performance reflected seasonal factors and continued softness in olefins spreads. However, we expect earnings to return to a profit in 4Q25, supported by stronger performance from the cement and packaging businesses. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt290.00. Company U...
Greater China Sector Update | Automobile The escalating China-US trade tensions have triggered a dual crisis in chips and rare earth, potentially disrupting the global auto supply chain like that seen in 2021-22. China's auto sector sees short-term gains from domestic prioritisation but long-term risks. Chinese auto part companies may see a revenue loss in 4Q25 if the issue is not resolved in a month. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: CATL and Geely. Top SELLs: BYD and Li Auto. Sector Upda...
Company Results | Bangkok Bank (BBL TB/HOLD/Bt155.50/Target: Bt170.00) BBL posted a 3Q25 net profit of Bt13.8b, +11% yoy and +17% qoq. The results beat our and consensus expectations by 40% and 27%, respectively. The loan portfolio contracted 3.2% in 9M25. Meanwhile, an investment gain boosted bottom line, beating expectations in 3Q25. We should see the NPL reduction pattern continuing in 4Q25, in line with the guidance. Maintain HOLD with a higher target price of Bt170.00.
Top Stories Company Results | Bangkok Bank (BBL TB/HOLD/Bt155.50/Target: Bt170.00) BBL posted a 3Q25 net profit of Bt13.8b, +11% yoy and +17% qoq. The results beat our and consensus expectations by 40% and 27%, respectively. The loan portfolio contracted 3.2% in 9M25. Meanwhile, an investment gain boosted bottom line, beating expectations in 3Q25. We should see the NPL reduction pattern continuing in 4Q25, in line with the guidance. Maintain HOLD with a higher target price of Bt170.00. Compan...
Greater China Company Update | PICC P&C (2328 HK/BUY/HK$19.04/Target: HK$22.20) PICC P&C issued a positive profit alert, expecting its net profit to surge 40-60% in 9M25, attributed to a significant increase in underwriting profit and strong investment gains amid the stock market rally. We forecast continued CoR improvement in 4Q25, supported by the implementation of non-auto commission reforms effective from 1 Nov 25. We lift our 2025 earnings estimates by 8.9% to factor in the 3Q25 positiv...
Greater China Sector Update | Property Property investment has declined since Jul 25 due to weak demand, LGFV financing controls, slow destocking and urban-redevelopment, and limited new loans. Sep 25 data showed a rebound in Tier 1 city home sales, led by Shanghai. Central government capital is needed. However, the existing policy stance points to a low possibility of direct injection by the central government. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT, with CR Land as our top pick. Indonesia Strategy | T...
We came away from BBL’s analyst meeting with a neutral view. Management maintains its 2025 financial year targets but acknowledges that credit cost might exceed and end the year roughly in line with last year. Management clarified that the bank has no intention to realise debt securities to manage the bottom line. The realisation came from trading decisions. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt154.00
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sector Banking 2Q25: Results beat; investment income lifts the bottom line above forecasts. Update Bangkok Bank (BBL TB/HOLD/Bt147.50/Target: Bt154.00) Maintain 2025 financial year targets but revise 2025 GDP forecast downward. Kiatnakin Phatra Bank (KKP TB/HOLD/Bt52.75/Target: Bt50.00) Revise 2025 targets; credit costs expected to decline. WHA Corporation (WHA TB/BUY/Bt3.48/Target: Bt4.80) 2Q25 results preview: Expect softer net profit momentum.
Results ASMPT (522 HK/BUY/HK$63.20/Target: HK$92.40): 2Q25: Results largely in line. Solid bookings beat as mainstream tools recover; AP tools progressing well in logic and at HBM clients. Update Prudential (2378 HK/BUY/HK$98.10/Target: HK$128.00): 1H25 results preview: Expecting solid NBP growth and focusing on capital management. INDONESIA Small/Mid Cap Highlights Medco Energi Internasional (MEDC IJ/NOT RATED/Rp1,260): Disciplined strategy and portfolio diversification. MALAYSIA Update CIMB ...
BBL reported 2Q25 earnings of Bt11.8b (flat yoy, -6% qoq). The results beat our and consensus expectations by 16% and 7% respectively. Provision expenses rose 18% qoq in 2Q25. The investment gain came from the realised gain on debt securities measured at FVOCI, amounting to Bt3.35b, which helped the bottom line beat consensus estimate. Maintain HOLD with a target price of Bt154.00.
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