CSPC’s 2025 revenue and adjusted earnings dropped 10.4% and 24.5% yoy, respectively. The results slightly missed our estimates and were significantly below market estimates. CSPC targets positive revenue growth in 2026, though the VBP price pressure to continue depressing revenue and profit margin. Out-licensing deals will become a new revenue growth driver generating significant licensing income to support positive revenue growth in the next few years. Maintain HOLD and target price of HK$8.80 ...
2025 revenue rose 16.7% yoy and adjusted net earnings attributable to shareholder grew 17.9% yoy, beating market estimates and its own growth guidance. Seeing a strong momentum in market demand, WuXi Bio guided for revenue to continue accelerated growth at 13-17% yoy in 2026. It also expects margin improvement as overseas facilities ramp up utilisation rates. Maintain BUY with a lower target price of HK$45.00 to factor in considerably weak market sentiment brought about by rising geopolitical ri...
Haidilao’s 2025 revenue was in line, but earnings missed expectations. For 2026, it aims to further enhance operations at existing Haidilao restaurants. Positively, its table turnover recorded yoy growth in January-February and continued to rise yoy into March. For the Pomegranate plan, it will focus on two value-oriented brands: A seafood-stall concept (targeting 500 stores over the next three years) and a sushi concept (targeting 100 stores over the next two years). Maintain BUY; cut target pr...
Anta’s 2025 revenue and earnings both beat market consensus by 2%. For 2026, management targets low single-digit / mid single-digit / over 20% retail sales growth for the Anta brand / Fila / all other brands (excluding Jack Wolfskin), with operating margins of around 20% / around 25% / above 25%. On shareholders return, management does not plan to launch new share buybacks and aims to maintain the dividend payout ratio of around 50%. Maintain BUY; cut target price to HK$99.70.
Conch reported 2025 net profit of Rmb8,464.5m (+5.1% yoy), below expectations due to weaker cement prices, with revenue down 9.3% yoy. Cement sales volumes remained resilient at 265m tonnes (-1.1% yoy), outperforming industry declines of 6.9% yoy. Cement unit production cost fell 11.1% yoy to Rmb166.42/tonne, vs a 6.4% yoy drop in blended cement ASP, lifting group gross margin to 23.0% (+2.3ppt yoy). Overseas and downstream growth partly offset weak domestic demand. Maintain BUY. Target price: H...
Operational Stability To Underpin FY26 Results Highlights We expect KLK’s upstream plantations business to continue anchoring FY26’s earnings, backed by a healthy FFB production growth trajectory while operating costs are expected to remain stable yoy. Its downstream operations are still expected to recover meaningfully off FY25’s low base and drive FY26’s core net profit growth of 41% yoy. Maintain BUY on KLK with an unchanged target price of RM22.25.
Grounded Valuations, Brewing Upside Highlights On the cusp of regional expansion, unlocking FMCG export potential. Malaysia’s tourism exposure to conflict-affected regions remains limited, implying manageable impact. Upgrade to BUY as value has emerged following overplayed fears. Unchanged target price of RM1.40.
Strategy For ‘Trump-dora’s’ Box (Prolonged Iran Conflict) Highlights While there is fresh optimism of the US’ touted 15-point plan to close the global economic Pandora’s box that was pried open by US-Israel attack on Iran, we provide a current damage report and explore a protracted conflict scenario. Malaysia remains a net exporter of oil & gas (O&G), but there are wide concerns that the government deficit will significantly widen under the scenario of the Brent crude oil price sustaining we...
Top Stories Strategy | Strategy for ‘Trump-dora’s’ Box (Prolonged Iran Conflict) Despite fresh optimism of the US’ touted 15-point plan to close the global economic Pandora’s box pried open by the USIsrael attack on Iran, we assess the current damages and explore a protracted conflict scenario. While the first wave (direct) impact of the oil & gas supply shock may be only slightly negative to corporate earnings on an unhedged basis, channel checks indicate heavier-than-expected cost inflation to...
Top Stories Company Results | Anhui Conch Cement (914 HK/BUY/HK$21.74/Target: HK$26.10) Conch reported 2025 net profit of Rmb8,464.5m (+5.1% yoy), below expectations due to weaker cement prices, with revenue down 9.3% yoy. Cement sales volumes remained resilient at 265m tonnes (-1.1% yoy), outperforming industry declines of 6.9% yoy. Cement unit production cost fell 11.1% yoy to Rmb166.42/tonne, vs a 6.4% yoy drop in blended cement ASP, lifting group gross margin to 23.0% (+2.3ppt yoy). Oversea...
Company Update | TMBThanachart Bank (TTB TB/HOLD/Bt2.20/Target: Bt2.30) We expect TTB to post a net profit of Bt5.09b in 1Q26, (-0.1% yoy, -2.8% qoq). Provisions are expected to rise in 1Q26, driven by higher management overlay amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties. Asset quality remains solid with credit cost and NPL ratio remain within its guided range. Maintain HOLD with a higher target price of Bt2.30.
Greater China Company Results | Anhui Conch Cement (914 HK/BUY/HK$21.74/Target: HK$26.10) Conch reported 2025 net profit of Rmb8,464.5m (+5.1% yoy), below expectations due to weaker cement prices, with revenue down 9.3% yoy. Cement sales volumes remained resilient at 265m tonnes (-1.1% yoy), outperforming industry declines of 6.9% yoy. Cement unit production cost fell 11.1% yoy to Rmb166.42/tonne, vs a 6.4% yoy drop in blended cement ASP, lifting group gross margin to 23.0% (+2.3ppt yoy). Overse...
The Mar 26 Taipei Conference saw strong client interest, reflecting solid 2025 execution and continued electrification momentum, supported by hyperscale data centre and LNG demand, underscoring the strength in CSE’s business model. A record high of S$1b in orders further reinforces its positioning in high-growth markets and supports a healthy earnings outlook. Maintain BUY with an unchanged target price of S$1.43.
Company Update | TMBThanachart Bank (TTB TB/HOLD/Bt2.20/Target: Bt2.30) We expect TTB to post a net profit of Bt5.09b in 1Q26, (-0.1% yoy, -2.8% qoq). Provisions are expected to rise in 1Q26, driven by higher management overlay amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties. Asset quality remains solid with credit cost and NPL ratio remain within its guided range. Maintain HOLD with a higher target price of Bt2.30.
Top Stories ASEAN Gems Corporate Highlights | CSE Global (CSE SP/BUY/S$1.25/Target: S$1.43) The Mar 26 Taipei Conference saw strong client interest, reflecting solid 2025 execution and continued electrification momentum, supported by hyperscale data centre and LNG demand, underscoring the strength in CSE’s business model. A record high of S$1b in orders further reinforces its positioning in high-growth markets and supports a healthy earnings outlook. Maintain BUY with an unchanged target price...
Company Update | Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper (INKP IJ/BUY/Rp9,700/Target: Rp14,700) The Karawang plant expansion remains on track, and we expect it to contribute 12% of revenue in 2026, rising to 29% by 2029, implying a three-year CAGR of 49%. Since Sep 25, BHKP prices have trended upward, reaching about US$595/tonne, (10% above the FY25 ASP). Our core thesis continues to rest on INKP’s integrated, low-cost positioning, which provides a rare defensive-alpha profile. Maintain BUY with a higher target...
Company Update | Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper (INKP IJ/BUY/Rp9,700/Target: Rp14,700) The Karawang plant expansion remains on track, and we expect it to contribute 12% of revenue in 2026, rising to 29% by 2029, implying a three-year CAGR of 49%. Since Sep 25, BHKP prices have trended upward, reaching about US$595/tonne, (10% above the FY25 ASP). Our core thesis continues to rest on INKP’s integrated, low-cost positioning, which provides a rare defensive-alpha profile. Maintain BUY with a higher target...
4Q25 adjusted net profit came in below estimates at Rmb875m (+0.6% yoy/-18.5% qoq), due to revenue disappointment and one-off items. Looking ahead, Sanhua’s earnings will be driven by new EV thermal management system projects, the AI-related businesses and the commercial HVAC business. We trim our 2026-27 net profit forecasts by 5%/4% to Rmb4,716m/Rmb5,449m respectively, and introduce our 2028 net profit forecast of Rmb6,286m. Maintain BUY; cut target prices to Rmb57.00/HK$64.00 for A-share/H-sh...
Xiaomi's 4Q25 adjusted net profit of Rmb6.3b beat our/consensus estimates by 28%/10%, though it was driven by nonoperating items, and core operating profit missed our estimate by 20%. Management guided that memory price headwinds will persist beyond 2027, but remains committed to maintaining its smartphone market share and current margin levels. On the brighter side, Xiaomi’s emerging businesses, such as EV and AI, remain solid and are likely to remain key investor focus. Maintain HOLD; cut targ...
TT’s 4Q25 earnings were largely in line. Revenue grew 14.5% yoy to Rmb4.8b, slightly better than our and consensus expectations. Adjusted net profit rose 18% yoy to Rmb779m and net margin inched up 0.5ppt yoy to 16.1% in 4Q25. 1Q26 revenue is guided to grow 10-15% yoy, while adjusted net profit is guided at Rmb900m-950m, in line with our expectations. Maintain BUY with a lower target price of HK$25.00.
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