Core Viewpoint - China Communication Services (00552) reported a net profit growth of 0.2% year-on-year to 2.13 billion RMB, meeting expectations, while total revenue increased by 3.4% year-on-year to 76.94 billion RMB, exceeding expectations [1] Financial Performance - Net profit for the first half of the year reached 2.13 billion RMB, reflecting a slight increase of 0.2% compared to the previous year [1] - Total revenue amounted to 76.94 billion RMB, showing a year-on-year growth of 3.4%, which was higher than anticipated [1] - Gross margin decreased by 0.6 percentage points to 10.3%, primarily due to clients' ongoing efforts to reduce costs in key capital investment projects [1] Future Outlook - The target price for the stock has been raised to 5.15 HKD, with adjustments made to the profit forecasts for 2025 to 2027, maintaining a "Buy" rating [1] - The company is expected to benefit from strong demand for digital infrastructure construction, with non-telecom and international business revenue increasing by 12.6% year-on-year [1] - Anticipation of a significant acceleration in capital expenditure from telecom operators in the second half of the year, driven by the ramp-up of local GPU manufacturers in China [1]
中银国际：升中国通信服务目标价至5.15港元 重申评级“买入”