Ge Long Hui·2025-07-31 06:48Core Viewpoint - Citigroup's research report indicates that Huaneng International Power's first-half performance exceeded expectations, with net profit increasing by 23.2% year-on-year to 9.578 billion yuan, surpassing market and Citigroup's forecasts [1] Financial Performance - The company's unit coal cost decreased by 10.1% year-on-year [1] - Free cash flow is improving, which is expected to enhance the dividend yield [1] Market Outlook - Citigroup anticipates that spot coal prices will decline further in the next 12 to 18 months due to weakened demand, which will offset price support from supply-side reforms in the coal industry [1] Investment Rating and Price Target - Citigroup reaffirms a "Buy" rating for Huaneng International Power [1] - Net profit forecasts for 2025 to 2027 have been raised by 19% to 23% due to lower coal price costs [1] - The target price for H-shares has been increased by 15% to 6.2 HKD, and for A-shares by 14% to 8.8 CNY [1] - Current dividend yields are 7.8% for H-shares and 5.1% for A-shares, indicating attractiveness [1]