Ge Long Hui·2025-08-10 03:48Core Viewpoint - Cathay Pacific announced its 2025 H1 results, achieving a net profit of HKD 3.651 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1.1%, in line with expectations [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The group reported a 9.5% year-on-year increase in revenue, reaching HKD 54.309 billion [1][3] - The adjusted net profit after excluding non-recurring items was HKD 3.832 billion, showing a slight decline year-on-year [1][3] - Passenger revenue accounted for 69% of total revenue, increasing by 12.7% year-on-year, while cargo revenue decreased to 23%, growing by 1.2% [3] Group 2: Capacity and Utilization - The group experienced significant growth in capacity and traffic, with ATK increasing by 15.9% and RTK by 18.1% year-on-year [2] - The passenger load factor improved by 2.4 percentage points, with passenger traffic rising by 27.8% [2] - Aircraft utilization increased by 20%, reaching an average of 10.8 hours [3] Group 3: Cost and Efficiency - Total costs increased by 10.7% year-on-year, but unit costs per ATK decreased by 4.1% [3] - The company announced a mid-year dividend of HKD 0.20 per share, totaling HKD 1.288 billion, with a payout ratio reduced to 35% from 46% in 2024 [3] Group 4: Fleet Expansion - As of 2025 H1, the fleet consisted of 234 aircraft, with an order for 14 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing the total order for this model to 35 [4] - The new aircraft are expected to be delivered starting in 2034, indicating ongoing fleet optimization [4] Group 5: Investment Outlook - The company is expected to maintain high profitability levels, with a projected net profit of HKD 7.792 billion for 2025, down from a previous forecast of HKD 9.008 billion [4] - The PE ratios for 2025-2027 are projected to be 8.7x, 6.9x, and 6.2x, significantly below the industry average [4]