智通财经网·2025-07-31 07:02Core Viewpoint - Bank of America Securities has downgraded the target price for Hang Seng Bank from HKD 102 to HKD 93.6, a decrease of 8%, citing headwinds in earnings and low non-performing loan coverage, while maintaining an underperform rating [1] Financial Performance - Hang Seng Bank reported a 2.7% year-on-year increase in revenue, reaching HKD 21 billion, and a 3.9% increase in pre-provision profit to HKD 13.4 billion, exceeding market expectations by 2% and 6% respectively [1] - However, net profit fell by 34.6% year-on-year to HKD 6.3 billion, missing market expectations by 22%, primarily due to a doubling of provisions [1] - The return on equity (ROE) decreased by 4.5 percentage points to 7.9% year-on-year [1] Capital and Dividends - The Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio increased by 3.6 percentage points to 21.3%, partly due to the implementation of Basel III regulations [1] - The bank announced an 8.3% year-on-year increase in dividends to HKD 2.6 per share, with the payout ratio rising by 30 percentage points to 78% [1] Share Buyback and Future Projections - Hang Seng Bank has announced a share buyback plan of up to HKD 3 billion, expected to be completed within six months [1] - Earnings forecasts for 2025 to 2027 have been reduced by 10% to 18%, mainly due to rising credit costs, projected at 110 basis points, 85 basis points, and 75 basis points for the respective years [1] - The cost of equity has been lowered by 50 basis points to 8.5% due to a decline in the HIBOR, resulting in a decrease in the risk-free rate [1]