Core Viewpoint - The report from Everbright Securities maintains a "buy" rating for China Hongqiao (01378) due to its leading position in the aluminum industry and the expected rise in aluminum prices, leading to upward revisions in profit forecasts for 2025-2027 [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of 81.04 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 10.1%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 12.36 billion yuan, reflecting a significant year-on-year growth of 35% [1] - The forecasted net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 24.73 billion yuan, 26.60 billion yuan, and 28.71 billion yuan respectively, with increases of 5.8%, 5.6%, and 3.4% compared to previous estimates [1] Group 2: Sales and Pricing - The sales volume of aluminum alloy products reached approximately 2.906 million tons in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 2.4%, while the sales volume of alumina products was 6.368 million tons, up 15.6% year-on-year [2] - The average selling prices for aluminum alloy and alumina products were 17,853 yuan/ton and 3,243 yuan/ton respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 2.7% and 10.3% [2] Group 3: Market Conditions - As of August 25, 2025, the domestic price of electrolytic aluminum was 20,820 yuan/ton, reflecting a 4.7% increase since the beginning of the year [3] - The domestic aluminum consumption is projected to reach 54.35 million tons in 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 1.46%, and a 3.06% increase when excluding export products [3] Group 4: Shareholder Returns - The company plans to repurchase shares totaling no less than 3 billion Hong Kong dollars, demonstrating confidence in its future prospects and long-term value [4] - The company declared a dividend of 1.02 Hong Kong cents per share on June 13, 2025, with a total dividend of 1.61 Hong Kong cents per share for the 2024 fiscal year, compared to 0.63 Hong Kong cents per share in 2023, resulting in a dividend yield of 11% based on the closing price on the ex-dividend date [4] Group 5: Regulatory Environment - The aluminum smelting industry is moving closer to being included in the national carbon market, with guidelines for greenhouse gas emissions reporting and verification being publicly solicited [5] - The carbon emissions from electrolytic aluminum production using thermal power are approximately 13 tons per ton of aluminum, compared to only 1.8 tons when using hydropower, indicating potential cost pressures for thermal power aluminum production [5]

Core Viewpoint - The company has raised its profit forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027, expecting net profits of 245, 255, and 265 billion RMB respectively, maintaining a "Buy" rating [1][6]. Group 1: Performance Overview - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a net profit of 123.6 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 35.0% [2]. - The company's revenue for the first half of 2025 was 810.4 billion RMB, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 10.1% [2]. - The growth in performance was primarily driven by increased sales prices and volumes of aluminum alloy and alumina products, along with a decrease in electricity costs due to falling coal prices [2]. Group 2: Product Performance - Sales volume of aluminum alloy products reached 2.906 million tons, up 2.4% year-on-year, with an average selling price of 17,853 RMB/ton, a 2.7% increase [3]. - Alumina product sales volume was 6.368 million tons, up 15.6% year-on-year, with an average selling price of 3,243 RMB/ton, a 10.3% increase [3]. - Sales volume of aluminum alloy processing products was 392,000 tons, up 3.5% year-on-year, with an average selling price of 20,615 RMB/ton, a 2.9% increase [3]. Group 3: Capacity and Investment - The company increased its stake in Yunnan Hongtai to 100%, enhancing its equity capacity by 48.4 thousand tons, which is expected to significantly boost net profits [4]. - The company announced a new share buyback plan of at least 3 billion HKD, demonstrating confidence in its future performance [5]. - As of June 30, 2025, the company had repurchased 1.87 million shares for a total of 2.6 billion HKD, all of which were canceled [5]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The company maintains a strong integrated advantage in electrolytic aluminum production, with a leading position in overseas bauxite resources and high self-sufficiency in alumina and electricity [6]. - The expected increase in profits due to enhanced equity capacity, combined with a new supply-demand balance in the domestic electrolytic aluminum market, supports a positive outlook for aluminum prices [6].

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley maintains an "Overweight" rating on China Hongqiao (01378) and significantly raises the target price from HKD 17 to HKD 26.5, indicating substantial upside potential based on record earnings, industry-leading valuation advantages, and long-term value enhancement from strategic transformation [1] Financial Performance - In the first half of the 2025 fiscal year, China Hongqiao achieved revenue of RMB 81.039 billion, a year-on-year increase of 10%; net profit reached RMB 12.361 billion, surging 35% year-on-year, with a gross margin improvement to 25.7% [1] - The growth in profit was primarily driven by a slight increase of 3% in aluminum product sales, a 6% rise in gross profit per ton to RMB 4,540, and a significant 16% increase in alumina sales, with gross profit per ton rising to RMB 934 [1] Price Guidance and Market Outlook - Management provided an optimistic price guidance for the second half, expecting aluminum prices to range between RMB 20,600 and RMB 21,300 per ton, and alumina prices between RMB 3,200 and RMB 3,300 per ton, which aligns closely with current spot prices [1] - The company emphasized that asset impairment pressures have been largely alleviated [1] Future Projections - Despite Morgan Stanley predicting a slowdown in revenue growth to 3.9%, -0.3%, and 1.2% for the fiscal years 2025-2027, net profit is expected to maintain single-digit growth, with EBITDA margins projected to continue rising to 29.7% [2] - The company’s return on equity (ROE) is above peers, and it announced a stock buyback plan of no less than HKD 3 billion, representing 1.36% of market capitalization, providing dual support for valuation enhancement [2] Financial Structure and Cash Flow - China Hongqiao's net debt ratio stands at a low 23.8%, with financing costs down 18% year-on-year; annual capital expenditure is expected to stabilize between RMB 12 billion and RMB 13 billion, with a free cash flow yield of 15%, supporting ongoing shareholder returns [2] - Although the interim dividend for 2025 has been canceled, the annual payout ratio is expected to remain at 63%, alongside the announced buyback plan [2] Competitive Position and Strategic Initiatives - As the world's largest primary aluminum producer with a production volume of 6.3 million tons in 2023, China Hongqiao enjoys significant cost advantages through a vertical integration model, including self-sufficient power plants and a 70%-80% self-sufficiency rate in bauxite [2] - The company is focusing on a green transition strategy, with 24-25% of aluminum production expected to be powered by hydropower by 2024, aiming for 50% green energy consumption in the long term, which highlights its long-term value in the context of ESG investment trends [2] Valuation and Market Comparison - Despite short-term risks from aluminum price fluctuations, rising electricity and coal costs, and exchange rate changes, Morgan Stanley believes the company has mitigated risks through prior asset impairment provisions [3] - Based on a projected P/E ratio of 9 times and a P/B ratio of 1.8 times for 2026, the target price of HKD 26.5 corresponds to a dividend yield of 7.7%-8.2%, with a net debt/EBITDA ratio maintained at a stable level of 0.1-0.3 [3] - The current dynamic P/E ratio of 8 times for China Hongqiao remains below the global industry average of 11 times, indicating ample room for valuation recovery [3]

Market Overview - The A-share market experienced a significant adjustment on September 4, with major indices declining, including the Shanghai Composite Index dropping over 2% and the ChiNext Index falling by more than 3.8% [4][3] - The STAR 50 Index saw a sharp decline, with intraday losses exceeding 5% [4][3] Sector Performance - The telecommunications sector faced heavy losses, with a decline of over 8%, impacting several previously high-performing stocks [5] - Notable stocks such as Xinyi Communications and Zhongji Xuchuang experienced intraday drops exceeding 14% [7] - The electronics sector also suffered, with a decline of over 4%, and leading stock Cambrian Technology saw a drop of over 13% [7] New Energy Sector - In contrast, the new energy sector showed resilience, with the CSI New Energy Theme Index rising nearly 4% at one point [11] - Key stocks in this sector, such as EVE Energy, saw intraday gains exceeding 13%, while Zhongwei Co. and Shanneng Electric experienced gains of over 14% and 16%, respectively [14] Financial Performance of Key Companies - EVE Energy reported a revenue of 28.17 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 30.06%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.605 billion yuan [14]

Core Viewpoint - UBS reports that the performance of non-ferrous metal companies in the first half of the year remains robust, with Luoyang Molybdenum and Zijin Mining leading with profit growth exceeding 50% [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Luoyang Molybdenum and Zijin Mining show strong profit growth of over 50% [1] - China Hongqiao and Jiangxi Copper follow, while China Aluminum and Tianshan Aluminum's profits remain relatively flat [1] Group 2: Industry Trends - The copper industry focuses on mergers and acquisitions, production growth, and niche metal business expansion [1] - The aluminum sector emphasizes dividend distribution and share buybacks [1] Group 3: Earnings Forecast Adjustments - UBS raises full-year profit forecasts for Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Jiangxi Copper by 6%, 11%, and 26% respectively [1] - The target prices for Zijin Mining and Luoyang Molybdenum are increased to HKD 32.5 and HKD 16.5 respectively [1] - Jiangxi Copper's rating is upgraded to "Buy" with a target price raised to HKD 27.1 [1] Group 4: Preferred Stocks - China Hongqiao remains UBS's top pick in the aluminum sector due to its potential for deleveraging and commitment to shareholder returns, maintaining a target price of HKD 26.8 and a "Buy" rating [1]

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - On September 3, 32 Hong Kong-listed companies conducted share buybacks, totaling 14.83 million shares and an amount of HKD 648 million [1][2]. Group 1: Buyback Details - Tencent Holdings repurchased 916,000 shares for HKD 551 million, with a highest price of HKD 612.50 and a lowest price of HKD 596.50, bringing its total buyback amount for the year to HKD 47.20 billion [1][2]. - Hang Seng Bank repurchased 210,000 shares for HKD 23.78 million, with a highest price of HKD 113.60 and a lowest price of HKD 113.00, totaling HKD 550 million for the year [1][2]. - MGM China repurchased 1 million shares for HKD 15.95 million, with a highest price of HKD 16.00 and a lowest price of HKD 15.83, totaling HKD 215 million for the year [1][2]. Group 2: Buyback Rankings - The highest buyback amount on September 3 was from Tencent Holdings at HKD 551 million, followed by Hang Seng Bank at HKD 23.78 million, and MGM China among the top [1][2]. - In terms of buyback volume, the highest was from Lianyi Technology-W with 1.50 million shares, followed by China Electric Power and Maple Leaf Education with 1.48 million and 1.15 million shares respectively [1][2][3]. Group 3: Additional Buyback Information - A detailed table lists various companies, their respective buyback shares, amounts, highest and lowest prices, and cumulative buyback amounts for the year, providing a comprehensive overview of the buyback activities [2][3].

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