智通财经网·2025-08-14 03:20Core Viewpoint - UBS downgraded China Electric Power Holdings (00002) from "Buy" to "Neutral" and reduced the target price from HKD 74 to HKD 70 due to short-term pressures on the company's fundamentals from unfavorable overseas factors [1] Summary by Relevant Categories Company Performance - China Electric's Hong Kong operations remain strong and predictable, but earnings pressure from Australia and mainland China is evident in the first half of 2025 [1] - The underperformance of non-local businesses may limit expected earnings growth for the fiscal year 2025, leading to a flat annual dividend per share, contrary to previous forecasts of a 3% increase [1] Dividend Forecast - UBS maintains a long-term forecast of a 3% average annual growth in dividends from 2026 to 2029, anticipating a gradual return to stable growth after the stabilization of non-local businesses [1] Market Comparison - The forward dividend yield of 4.8% for China Electric has narrowed to below the historical average by one standard deviation, compared to a 49 basis point yield on U.S. 10-year Treasury bonds, indicating reduced attractiveness relative to the industry average of 73 basis points [1] Earnings Projections - UBS has lowered its earnings forecasts for China Electric for 2025 to 2027 by 11%, 8%, and 7% respectively, reflecting last year's performance and the disappointing results of non-local businesses, particularly in mainland China and Australia [1]