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Core Viewpoint - Cathay Pacific Airways has undergone significant restructuring and recovery after facing unprecedented challenges during the pandemic, with a strong performance expected in 2025 due to both external market improvements and internal reforms [1][4]. Business Recovery - From 2020 to 2022, Cathay Pacific faced severe operational challenges, with daily passenger numbers dropping to 302 from a normal level of around 100,000, leading to monthly cash burn of HKD 1.5 to 2 billion [2][6]. - The company implemented a drastic restructuring plan, including shutting down Dragonair and laying off approximately 8,500 employees, while initiating a HKD 39 billion capital restructuring plan [3][7]. - By early 2023, as travel restrictions eased, Cathay Pacific began to recover, with flight numbers returning to pre-pandemic levels by January 2025 [3][12]. Financial Performance - In 2023, Cathay Pacific achieved its highest profit in over a decade, and in 2024, it continued to see revenue and net profit growth, with a net profit of nearly HKD 10 billion [3][14]. - The company reported a revenue of HKD 1,043.71 billion in 2024, a 10.5% increase year-on-year, with significant contributions from both cargo and passenger services [14][15]. Workforce and Operations - After a significant reduction in workforce during the pandemic, Cathay Pacific began a large-scale recruitment drive, increasing its employee count by 12.25% in 2023 and hiring approximately 7,000 new employees in 2024 [10][11]. - The company faced challenges in restoring its workforce, particularly in recruiting and training pilots, which is a lengthy process [9][10]. Brand Image and Customer Service - Following a public relations crisis in May 2023, Cathay Pacific took steps to improve its service culture and expand Mandarin-speaking staff, including recruiting from mainland China [17][19]. - The airline has made changes to its in-flight services, including offering menus in multiple languages and incorporating local cuisine into its offerings [18][19]. Strategic Focus on Mainland China - Cathay Pacific has emphasized its strategic positioning in the mainland market, with a focus on the Greater Bay Area, which is seen as a critical growth area [20][21]. - The airline plans to enhance its service offerings and expand its route network in mainland China, with a goal of increasing its market share against local competitors [22][24].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Cathay Pacific Airways [1] Core Insights - Cathay Pacific Airways reported a net profit of HKD 9.607 billion for 2024, a 6% increase year-on-year, exceeding market expectations [6] - The airline's operating revenue for 2024 grew by 10.5% to HKD 104.371 billion, driven by increased capacity and strong air cargo demand [6] - The company plans to distribute a second interim dividend of HKD 0.49 per share, raising the overall dividend payout ratio to 46% for 2024 [6] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Revenue projections for Cathay Pacific Airways are as follows: - 2023: HKD 94.485 billion - 2024: HKD 104.371 billion - 2025E: HKD 109.011 billion - 2026E: HKD 114.937 billion - 2027E: HKD 120.286 billion - Year-on-year growth rates for revenue are projected at 85.1% for 2023, 10.5% for 2024, and 4.4% for 2025 [5] - Net profit forecasts are: - 2023: HKD 9.067 billion - 2024: HKD 9.607 billion - 2025E: HKD 9.008 billion - 2026E: HKD 10.248 billion - 2027E: HKD 10.702 billion - The net profit growth rates are -226.6% for 2023, 6.0% for 2024, and -6.2% for 2025 [5] - The report anticipates a slight decline in passenger kilometer yield for 2025, projecting a year-on-year decrease of 8% [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Cathay Pacific Airways [2][7] Core Insights - Cathay Pacific Airways announced a net profit of HKD 9.607 billion for 2024, a 6% increase year-on-year, exceeding market expectations [7] - The airline's operating revenue for 2024 grew by 10.5% to HKD 104.371 billion, with a notable increase in passenger and cargo traffic [7] - The company plans to distribute a second interim dividend of HKD 0.49 per share, raising the overall dividend payout ratio to 46% for 2024 [7] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Revenue projections for Cathay Pacific Airways are as follows: - 2023: HKD 94.485 billion - 2024: HKD 104.371 billion - 2025E: HKD 109.011 billion - 2026E: HKD 114.937 billion - 2027E: HKD 120.286 billion - Net profit forecasts: - 2023: HKD 9.067 billion - 2024: HKD 9.607 billion - 2025E: HKD 9.008 billion - 2026E: HKD 10.248 billion - 2027E: HKD 10.702 billion - Earnings per share (EPS) estimates: - 2023: HKD 1.41 - 2024: HKD 1.49 - 2025E: HKD 1.40 - 2026E: HKD 1.59 - 2027E: HKD 1.66 - The report indicates a projected price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 7.8 for 2025 [6][7]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Cathay Pacific Airways [6][7]. Core Views - The net profit for 2H24 exceeded expectations, and the company is expected to maintain a historically high profit level. The 2024 operating revenue is projected at HKD 104.37 billion, a year-on-year increase of 10.5%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 9.89 billion, up 1.0% [2][3]. - The report highlights strong passenger revenue and robust cargo demand, with 2H24 revenue reaching HKD 547.7 billion, a 7.6% increase year-on-year [3][4]. - The company is expected to share profits with a dividend of HKD 4.443 billion, corresponding to a dividend yield of 6.3% based on the closing price on March 12 [2][6]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2H24, Cathay Pacific's operating revenue was HKD 547.7 billion, up 7.6% year-on-year, driven by a 5.3% increase in passenger revenue to HKD 325.8 billion and a 14.7% increase in cargo revenue to HKD 131.0 billion [3][4]. - The company recorded a net profit of HKD 62.8 billion in 2H24, a 13.6% increase, benefiting from a 9.5% decrease in Brent oil prices and one-time gains of HKD 6.4 billion [4][5]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The report adjusts the net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 to HKD 7.966 billion, HKD 8.483 billion, and HKD 8.224 billion, respectively, reflecting a slight increase in profitability expectations [5][19]. - The target price is raised to HKD 13.05, with a price-to-book ratio (PB) of 1.5 times for 2025, indicating a premium based on historical earnings [5][6]. Operational Metrics - The company is expected to maintain a high passenger load factor of 83.9% despite a slight year-on-year decrease, with unit revenue per passenger kilometer remaining strong [3][4]. - The report notes that the company is effectively managing capacity and increasing utilization rates despite fleet expansion limitations [3][5].

Financial Performance - Total revenue for 2024 reached HKD 104,371 million, representing a 10.5% increase from HKD 94,485 million in 2023[3] - Shareholders' profit attributable to Cathay Pacific Group was HKD 9,888 million, a slight increase of 1.0% compared to HKD 9,789 million in 2023[3] - Basic earnings per share rose to HKD 149.2, up 6.0% from HKD 140.8 in the previous year[3] - Cathay Group recorded a profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 9.888 billion in 2024, compared to HKD 9.789 billion in 2023, representing a slight increase[12] - The earnings per share for 2024 was HKD 1.492, up from HKD 1.408 in 2023[12] - The group achieved a solid financial performance in the second half of 2024, driven by increased cargo demand, passenger volume growth, and lower fuel prices[12] - The group reported a profit of HKD 8.849 billion from its airline and subsidiaries in 2024, down from HKD 9.225 billion in 2023[12] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 9,888 million in 2024, compared to HKD 10,000 million in 2023, indicating a slight decline[77] - Operating profit for 2024 was HKD 13,928 million, a decrease of 7.9% from HKD 15,125 million in 2023[65] - Total comprehensive income for the year was HKD 9,429 million, up from HKD 7,937 million in 2023[66] Revenue Breakdown - Passenger revenue for Cathay Pacific reached HKD 62.59 billion, an increase of 11.9% compared to 2023[26] - Cargo revenue increased by 8.3% to HKD 24 billion, with overall cargo tonnage rising by 10.9% to 1.5 million tons[26] - Passenger service revenue rose to HKD 68,589 million, up 11.0% from HKD 61,437 million in 2023[65] - The cargo service revenue rose to HKD 27,417 million, reflecting a growth of 7.1% from HKD 25,606 million in the previous year[50] Operational Metrics - The number of available tonne-kilometers increased by 17.0% to 24,836 million from 21,225 million in 2023[5] - Revenue passenger kilometers grew by 26.8% to 93,016 million, compared to 73,342 million in 2023[5] - The passenger load factor decreased by 2.5 percentage points to 83.2% from 85.7% in the previous year[5] - The average age of the fleet increased to 11.8 years from 11.1 years in 2023[5] - The company has hired and trained approximately 7,000 new employees in 2024, bringing the total workforce to over 30,000[23] Environmental Impact - The total greenhouse gas emissions rose by 20.8% to 12.8 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent[5] - The sustainable aviation fuel program achieved a total annual consumption of approximately 6,270 tons, increasing over ninefold compared to 2023[64] Debt and Financial Position - The net debt-to-equity ratio increased to 1.10 from 0.88, reflecting a rise in net borrowings to HKD 57,941 million, up 9.8% from HKD 52,764 million[3] - Borrowings increased to HKD 68.47 billion, a rise of 0.3%, with net borrowings (excluding cash) increasing by 9.8% to HKD 57.94 billion[60] - The group's equity attributable to shareholders decreased by 12.5% to HKD 52.5 billion due to various factors including the redemption of preferred shares[60] Dividends - The company declared a dividend of HKD 0.69 per share, a significant increase of 60.5% from HKD 0.43 in 2023[3] - The total dividend payout for ordinary shareholders for the year 2024 will be HKD 0.69 per share, amounting to HKD 4.44 billion[15] - The company has committed to maintaining a dividend policy of distributing approximately half of the consolidated after-tax profit, excluding non-cash special items, to ordinary shareholders[119] Future Plans and Investments - The group plans to invest over HKD 100 billion in 2024 to enhance passenger and cargo capacity, as well as customer experience[11] - The group is set to receive over 100 new generation aircraft during the year[11] - The group aims to restore flight numbers to pre-pandemic levels by January 2025[11] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies to drive future growth[72] Challenges and Market Conditions - Despite challenges in 2025 and beyond, including trade conflicts and supply chain issues, Cathay remains committed to operational safety and quality[32] - The company reported a loss of HKD 400 million in 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 433 million in 2023, impacted by operational issues and market price normalization[28] Employee and Operational Growth - The company has maintained strong lobster exports to Hong Kong, contributing to the overall performance in fresh produce exports[49] - The company introduced new cabin products on the Boeing 777-300ER, receiving positive customer feedback[24] - Cathay Catering produced 23.6 million meals and handled 57,834 flights, representing increases of 21% and 33% respectively compared to 2023[62] Market Expansion - The company launched 15 new passenger routes in 2024, aiming to reach pre-pandemic flight levels by January 2025[22] - The group plans to add 11 new destinations to its network by 2025, enhancing its global reach[30] - The company announced the launch of direct flights to Munich starting June 2025, enhancing connectivity to major European cities[41]

Group 1 - Morgan Stanley has issued a research report giving Cathay Pacific an "overweight" rating with a target price of HKD 9.6 [1] - The report indicates that Cathay Pacific will benefit from rising air freight rates, strong cash flow, and improved financial conditions [1] - It is anticipated that a decrease in fuel costs will lead to an expansion in profit margins for Cathay Pacific [1]