Group 1 - Morgan Stanley has raised the net profit forecast for China Resources Beer (00291) by 10% for 2025 due to a one-time gain from land sales to a joint venture in the first half of the year [1] - The recurring profit forecast for 2025 to 2027 has been increased by 1% to 2%, maintaining a "Buy" rating for the company, with the target price raised from HKD 34 to HKD 35 [1] - Despite a challenging industry environment, the company's EBIT grew by 14% in the first half of the year, outperforming peers, and is expected to continue benefiting from a premiumization strategy and improved penetration in non-immediate consumption channels [1] Group 2 - The management has indicated a commitment to advancing the premiumization strategy, leveraging core brands such as Heineken and Snow Beer, along with other premium and sub-premium brands to enhance market share [1] - The outlook for the second half of the year and the full year remains unchanged according to Morgan Stanley [1]
大摩:华润啤酒(00291)持续推进高端化策略 微升目标价至35港元