智通财经网·2025-07-31 06:41Core Viewpoint - Bank of America Securities upgraded Hang Lung Properties (00101) from "Neutral" to "Buy" and raised the target price by 22% from HKD 7.9 to HKD 9.6, citing improvements in tenant sales in mainland China from June to July and expecting low single-digit growth in the second half of the year as the comparison base lowers [1] Group 1 - The upgrade is driven by the opening of the flagship Shanghai Hang Lung Plaza and short-term asset sales, including serviced apartments in Wuxi and the property at 8A Stubbs Road in Hong Kong, aimed at accelerating deleveraging [1] - The management of Hang Lung Properties emphasized careful consideration of the dilution impact from equity fundraising, indicating that the likelihood of issuing convertible bonds in the short term is low [1] - The dividend yield stands at 6.5%, which is higher than the industry average of 5% [1] Group 2 - Earnings per share estimates for the fiscal years 2025 to 2027 have been adjusted, with changes ranging from a decrease of 2% to an increase of 1% [1]