In 4Q25, Li Ning recorded a low single-digit yoy decline in retail sell-through. Qtd, retail sell-through momentum has not yet improved, and discounts have continued to deepen yoy, leading management to anticipate persistent discount pressure in 2026. For the full year 2025, management is confident in exceeding its previous guidance, expecting modest revenue growth (vs guidance of flattish revenue) and net profit margin to reach the upper end of the high single-digit range. We raise target price...
CR Mixc’s 2025 core net profit is expected to grow 12.2% yoy, slightly below consensus due to weakness in the VAS segment, while shopping mall operations will drive revenue and margin growth. The company maintains a 100% dividend payout policy, with cash collection improving in 2H25. It is positioned for accelerated commercial expansion under the 15th Five-Year Plan. Maintain HOLD with a target price of HK$43.00.
We expect CR Land’s 2025 core net profit to decline 18.8% yoy due to lower property development margins and delayed REIT listing gains. Strong shopping mall momentum should support an 11% yoy retail rental growth, while net gearing is expected to decline hoh. We cut our 2025/26/27 earnings forecasts by 14.6%/11.4%/10.7% and lower our SOTP-based target price to HK$35.40. Maintain BUY.
In the first two weeks of Jan 26, Chinese healthcare stocks saw impressive share price increases. Fuelled by AI healthcare themes, Dian Diagnostics soared by 83.0%, while Ali Health and Medlive rose by 42.0% and 37.5% respectively. Expectations of strong revenue and earnings growths in 2026 also led to significant share price increases of 10-30% for drug innovators and CRDMO leaders. China’s healthcare sector will continue to outperform in 2026. Maintain OVERWEIGHT.
China is cancelling VAT rebates for ESS battery exports, pulling forward demand for batteries and lithium carbonate to 2026, thus benefitting CATL and Ganfeng Lithium. The EU has set minimum prices for Chinese EVs as an alternative to the extra tariff, boding well for profitability of Chinese OEMs like Geely, BYD and XPeng. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: CATL, Ganfeng Lithium, Minth and Geely. Top SELL: Li Auto.
December’s monetary data was mixed. M1 growth slowed further to 3.8% yoy, slightly below expectations, while M2 growth improved to 8.5% yoy on stronger time deposits growth. On a positive note, new bank loans rebounded to Rmb0.91t, mainly driven by corporate and government borrowing, and new TSF also beat forecasts. However, outstanding bank loan growth stayed at a year-low of 6.4% yoy and TSF growth eased to 8.3% yoy, underscoring still-fragile credit demand.
Top Stories Strategy | SGX Singapore Equities Forum We recently gave a presentation at the Singapore Equities Forum organised by the SAS and SGX. The forum covered a broad range of topics including the construction and property industries, as well as the small- and mid-cap sector. Stocks mentioned include DFI, FCT, FEH RSTON, VALUE, MPM, CSE, SANLI, ADDV and PRIME. Our small- and mid-cap top picks are FEH, VALUE, CAO and RSTON. Company Update | Bumitama Agri (BAL SP/BUY/S$1.28/Target: S$1.45) B...
Future-Proofing All Divisions Highlights 2026: A year of adjustments and embracing new growth. On hindsight, 2025 may be the year where the most brutal point of fleet rejuvenation hit the hardest, as the group bid farewell to many of its legacy LNGC and tanker ships. Looking forward, 2026 is likely the year of adjustments, consolidation and growth. Firstly, we continue to expect the petroleum segment to remain resilient with a focused fleet growth, alongside potential upside from geopolitical ...
Top Stories Company Update | MISC (MISC MK/BUY/RM7.85/Target: RM8.70) On hindsight, 2025 was when the most brutal point of fleet rejuvenation was felt. Looking forward, 2026 is poised to be a year of consolidation and growth. We expect the petroleum segment to anchor bullish growth, and are positive on MISC’s ability to replenish new FPSO contracts. We continue to believe LNG earnings have reached the bottom, and are positive on recent progress to dispose idle steam turbine LNGC. Retain BUY, wit...
Top Stories Economics | Money Supply December’s monetary data was mixed. M1 growth slowed further to 3.8% yoy, slightly below expectations, while M2 growth improved to 8.5% yoy on stronger time deposits growth. On a positive note, new bank loans rebounded to Rmb0.91t, mainly driven by corporate and government borrowing, and new TSF also beat forecasts. However, outstanding bank loan growth stayed at a year-low of 6.4% yoy and TSF growth eased to 8.3% yoy, underscoring still-fragile credit deman...
Company Update | CP Axtra (CPAXT TB/HOLD/Bt14.90/Target: Bt15.00) Downgrade CPAXT to HOLD with a lower target price of Bt15.00. We expect 4Q25 earnings to come in at Bt2.8b, down 30% yoy. Key pressures came from weak SSSG and margin compression in the retail business. In the absence of government stimulus, coupled with a high base in 1Q25 and intense competition, we expect CPAXT’s performance to remain unexciting.
Company Update | CP ALL (CPALL TB/BUY/Bt42.25/Target: Bt60.00) We expect 4Q25 net profit of Bt7.3b, flat yoy driven by margin expansion and continued strength in the CVS segment We are impressed that the CVS segment has been able to expand gross margins despite the negative impact from the Half-Half Copayment scheme. Maintain BUY with a lower target price of Bt60.00 (previously Bt65.00).
Sector Update | Electronics Earnings are expected to soften qoq in 4Q25 due to the low season, a strong baht, firmer copper prices and tariff overhang. We upgrade DELTA to HOLD, downgrade KCE to SELL, and maintain HOLD on HANA. We maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector as strong data centres would be offset by higher copper prices and a strong baht. We have no top pick, but see trading opportunities for DELTA, with a trading range of Bt144.00-196.00.
Top Stories Sector Update | Electronics Earnings are expected to soften qoq in 4Q25 due to the low season, a strong baht, firmer copper prices and tariff overhang. We upgrade DELTA to HOLD, downgrade KCE to SELL, and maintain HOLD on HANA. We maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector as strong data centres would be offset by higher copper prices and a strong baht. We have no top pick, but see trading opportunities for DELTA, with a trading range of Bt144.00-196.00. Company Update | CP ALL (CPALL T...
Greater China Economics | Money Supply December’s monetary data was mixed. M1 growth slowed further to 3.8% yoy, slightly below expectations, while M2 growth improved to 8.5% yoy on stronger time deposits growth. On a positive note, new bank loans rebounded to Rmb0.91t, mainly driven by corporate and government borrowing, and new TSF also beat forecasts. However, outstanding bank loan growth stayed at a year-low of 6.4% yoy and TSF growth eased to 8.3% yoy, underscoring still-fragile credit ...
We recently gave a presentation at the Singapore Equities Forum organised by the SAS and SGX. The forum covered a broad range of topics including the construction and property industries, as well as the small- and mid-cap sector. Stocks mentioned include DFI, FCT, FEH RSTON, VALUE, MPM, CSE, SANLI, ADDV and PRIME. Our small- and mid-cap top picks are FEH, VALUE, CAO and RSTON.
FR is expected to report flat qoq 4Q25 earnings, driven by higher output and sales tonnage albeit offset by lower ASPs. For 2026, we forecast earnings to contract slightly by xx% yoy based on our latest CPO price assumption of RM4,250/tonne for the year and after incorporating Indonesia’s latest round of palm oil export levy hike of 2.5%. Maintain BUY. Target price: S$2.53.
BAL is expected to deliver stronger sequential 4Q25 earnings of Rpb865b (+44% qoq) underpinned by peak production output and a bump in sales recognition from 3Q25’s unsold production. BAL’s earnings base is likely to remain relatively stable yoy in spite of recent negative developments with Indonesia’s delayed biofuel expansion plan and export levy hikes, supported by continued sales volume growth. Upgrade to BUY from HOLD with an adjusted target price of S$1.45 (from S$1.40), based on 11x 2026F...
JD has guided for sluggish low single-digit top-line growth in 4Q25, moderating significantly from 3Q25’s revenue growth of 15% yoy, due to the high-base effect last year as a result of national subsidies. However, 4Q25’s revenue growth performance is likely to mark a cyclical trough, particularly for the JDR segment. We are optimistic about 1Q26 due to the resumption of national subsidies and strong seasonality during the Spring Festival. Maintain BUY with a lower target price of HK$155.00 (US$...
Export growth accelerated to 6.6% yoy in December (+0.7ppt mom), well above consensus, supported by strong shipments growth to Hong Kong and ASEAN, while export growth to the US weakened further. Import growth surged to 5.7% yoy (+3.8ppt mom), beating expectations amid a broad-based commodity recovery. Trade surplus widened to US$114.1b. Growths of motor vehicle, hi-tech, and mechanical & electrical exports strengthened. Overall, December’s trade data is market positive, with full-year growth at...
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