CYPC(600900) 长江商报·2025-05-06 23:28Core Viewpoint - Yangtze Power, the world's largest publicly listed hydropower company, reported significant growth in its operating performance for the first quarter of 2025, with a revenue of approximately 17 billion yuan and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.18 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of over 30% [1][5]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Yangtze Power achieved an operating revenue of approximately 17 billion yuan, representing an 8.68% year-on-year increase [1][5]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 5.18 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 30.56%, the highest growth rate since Q1 2016 [5]. - The company's operating cash flow net amount was 11.85 billion yuan [1][8]. - Financial expenses decreased to 2.48 billion yuan in Q1 2025, continuing a trend of reduction for two consecutive quarters [2][8]. Operational Highlights - The total power generation from the six hydropower stations owned by Yangtze Power was approximately 57.68 billion kWh in Q1 2025, an increase of 9.35% compared to the same period last year [6]. - The Baihetan Hydropower Station saw a significant increase in generation, producing 12.57 billion kWh, a year-on-year growth of 17.10% [6]. - The company reported favorable water inflow conditions, with the total inflow for the Wudongde Reservoir at approximately 16.71 billion cubic meters, a 12.50% increase year-on-year [6]. Dividend Policy - Yangtze Power plans to distribute cash dividends of 23.07 billion yuan for the year 2024, with a dividend payout ratio of 71% [4][10]. - Since its listing in 2003, the company has accumulated profits of 310.04 billion yuan and distributed cash dividends totaling 205.94 billion yuan, with an average dividend payout ratio of 66.42% [4][11]. Market Performance - In 2024, Yangtze Power's stock price reached a new high, with a year-end price of 29.55 yuan per share, reflecting a 26.61% increase for the year [3][10]. - The company's market capitalization remained above 700 billion yuan, peaking at 789.8 billion yuan [3][10]. Strategic Initiatives - Yangtze Power is actively pursuing a diversified business model, focusing on "large hydropower +", "pumped storage +", and "smart integrated energy +" to create new growth points [9][10]. - The company is also investing in renewable energy projects and has made significant progress in green and low-carbon transformation initiatives [10].