Eastern Air Logistics (601156)2025-01-24 09:05Financial Performance Forecast - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024 to be between 2.5 billion and 2.9 billion CNY, an increase of 0.12 billion to 0.41 billion CNY compared to the previous year, representing a year-on-year growth of 0.48% to 16.56%[1]. - The projected net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses for 2024 is estimated to be between 2.4 billion and 2.8 billion CNY, an increase of 0.62 billion to 0.46 billion CNY compared to the previous year, indicating a year-on-year growth of 2.65% to 19.76%[2]. - In 2023, the company achieved a total profit of 3.754 billion CNY, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.488 billion CNY and a net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses of 2.338 billion CNY[3]. - The company reported earnings per share of 1.57 CNY for the previous year[3]. - The performance forecast is based on preliminary estimates by the company's finance department and has not yet been audited by certified public accountants[6]. - Investors are advised to note that the forecast data is preliminary and the final audited financial data will be disclosed in the 2024 annual report[7]. Market Trends and Growth Drivers - The growth in performance for 2024 is attributed to the booming cross-border e-commerce and sustained growth in international air logistics demand, with air freight rates increasing year-on-year[4]. - Global air cargo demand is projected to grow by 8.2% year-on-year in November 2024, marking 16 consecutive months of positive growth[5]. - The cargo and mail transport volume in 2024 is expected to increase by 22.1% year-on-year according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China[5]. - The company aims to focus on its core responsibilities while optimizing its route network and expanding its cross-border e-commerce logistics and air cold chain business[5].