业绩下降30%，两只港股银行股大跌

Core Viewpoint - The performance of Hong Kong-listed companies in various sectors, including innovative pharmaceuticals, education, and finance, shows significant growth, while major banks like Hang Seng Bank and HSBC report notable declines in their earnings [2][6][7]. Group 1: Company Performance - Over 60 Hong Kong-listed companies have reported mid-year results, with companies like Hong Kong Broadband and Yuhua Education seeing their mid-year earnings double year-on-year [2][4]. - Hong Kong Broadband reported a net profit of HKD 108 million for the six months ending February 28, 2025, representing a 6911.73% increase, attributed to improved operational efficiency and reduced financing costs [4]. - Yuhua Education's revenue reached approximately CNY 1.278 billion, a 7.2% increase, with adjusted net profit rising by 108.7% to CNY 435 million, driven by increased enrollment and optimized cost management [4]. - WuXi AppTec achieved revenue of CNY 20.799 billion for the first half of 2025, a 20.6% increase, with net profit soaring by 95.5% to CNY 8.287 billion [4]. - IMAX CHINA reported a revenue of USD 57.802 million, a 31.66% increase, and a net profit of USD 23.893 million, an 88.9% rise, due to increased income from content solutions and technology products [5]. Group 2: Banking Sector Performance - Hang Seng Bank reported a total operating income of HKD 20.975 billion for the first half of 2025, a 3% year-on-year increase, but its pre-tax profit fell by 28.39% to HKD 8.097 billion, with net profit down 30.46% to HKD 6.880 billion [7][13]. - Following the earnings release, Hang Seng Bank's stock price dropped by 7.40%, reducing its market capitalization to HKD 214.2 billion [9]. - HSBC's pre-tax profit for the first half of 2025 was USD 15.8 billion, a decrease of USD 5.7 billion, with total revenue declining by 9% to USD 34.1 billion [15][18]. - HSBC's stock price also fell by 3.82% after the earnings announcement, bringing its market capitalization down to HKD 1.69 trillion [15]. Group 3: Market Outlook - As of August, the mid-year earnings disclosure period for Hong Kong-listed companies is intensifying, with expectations for significant revenue growth in sectors like healthcare, information technology, and consumer discretionary [20]. - Despite a general slowdown in profit growth, certain sectors such as retail, semiconductors, education, diversified finance, and gaming are expected to see continued profit growth in the first half of 2025 [20]. - The pharmaceutical sector is anticipated to benefit from favorable external conditions and the emergence of true innovation and internationalization [20].