Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-29 08:56Core Viewpoint - UBS reports that CNOOC's (00883) net profit for the first half of the year decreased by 13% year-on-year to 69.5 billion RMB, with a second-quarter profit drop of 18% year-on-year to 33 billion RMB, which was better than expected [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - CNOOC's net profit for the first half of the year is 69.5 billion RMB, down 13% year-on-year [1] - The second-quarter net profit is 33 billion RMB, reflecting an 18% year-on-year decline [1] - The profit decline is smaller than the drop in oil prices due to increased oil and gas production and a continuous decrease in per-barrel costs [1] Group 2: Future Outlook - UBS slightly raised CNOOC's earnings forecast for 2025 to 2027 and adjusted the target price from 26 HKD to 26.5 HKD, maintaining a "Buy" rating [1] - CNOOC aims to maintain an annual production target of 760 million to 780 million barrels of oil equivalent [1] - The capital expenditure plan is set between 125 billion to 135 billion RMB, with management expecting stable growth in capital expenditure to support annual oil and gas production increases and the development of new energy businesses [1]