Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs reports that Country Garden Services (06098) achieved a core net profit of 1.6 billion RMB in the first half of the year, representing a 15% year-on-year decline, which is equivalent to 53% of the bank's previous full-year forecast [1] Financial Performance - The company's core business revenue growth outpaced its peers, despite a 3 percentage point decrease in gross margin year-on-year [1] - The average core net profit forecast for the company from 2025 to 2027 has been raised by 4% [1] Target Price and Rating Adjustment - Goldman Sachs has increased the target price for Country Garden Services from 5.1 HKD to 6.3 HKD [1] - The rating has been upgraded from "Sell" to "Neutral" [1] Business Restructuring - The company has undergone significant business restructuring over the years, including exiting underperforming contracts and refocusing on core business by reducing non-core operations [1] - The stability of recurring business scale and improved cash flow outlook are highlighted as positive developments [1]