Ge Long Hui·2025-09-03 02:57Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs reported that China Shenhua's net profit for the first half of the year was 26.71 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 15%, primarily due to a drop in coal business profits, although it was generally in line with market expectations [1] Financial Performance - The recurring net profit, excluding one-off items, was 26.68 billion yuan, also down 15% year-on-year, which was below Goldman Sachs' expectations [1] - The company declared an interim dividend of 0.98 yuan per share, with a payout ratio of 73%, compared to 72% for the entire previous year [1] Future Outlook - Goldman Sachs has lowered its earnings forecast for Shenhua for 2025 by 10% [1] - The expectation of stable cash flow generation and a strengthening balance sheet will support Shenhua's 70% dividend payout ratio, indicating a yield of 4.9%-5.6% for A/H shares [1] Ratings and Price Targets - Goldman Sachs maintains a "Neutral" rating for Shenhua [1] - The target price for H shares has been raised from 29 HKD to 32 HKD, while the target price for A shares has been increased from 31 CNY to 34 CNY [1]