Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-29 06:44Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs reports that Conch Cement (600585)(00914) achieved a net profit of 4.6 billion RMB in the first half of the year, representing a year-on-year increase of 33% [1] Financial Performance - Excluding one-time items related to capacity replacement provisions, the recurring net profit reached 5.1 billion RMB, up 32% year-on-year [1] - The better-than-expected performance is attributed to improved profit margins in the overseas cement business and stronger-than-expected results in ready-mixed concrete (RMC) and aggregate businesses [1] Forecast Adjustments - Goldman Sachs has reduced its recurring net profit forecast for the current year by 13% to reflect the ongoing low profit margins in the domestic cement market, while maintaining forecasts for the next two years largely unchanged [1] Target Price Changes - The target price for H-shares has been raised from 27 HKD to 31 HKD, and the target price for A-shares (600585.SH) has been increased from 27 RMB to 32 RMB, with a "Buy" rating maintained [1]