Ge Long Hui·2025-09-05 02:21Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley's research report indicates that Sun Hung Kai Properties' annual earnings per share remained flat, with dividends meeting expectations and a payout ratio maintained at 50%, resulting in a dividend yield of 4.1% [1] Financial Performance - The company's contract sales for local property development in Hong Kong reached HKD 42.3 billion, compared to HKD 25.6 billion in the same period last year [1] - The property development profit margin decreased to 12%, down from 26% in the previous year [1] - Morgan Stanley anticipates that Sun Hung Kai Properties will record over HKD 30 billion in unrecognized sales for the fiscal year 2026, with a similar profit margin [1] Market Outlook - Despite negative growth in renewal rents, the company maintains a constructive outlook on the Hong Kong office and retail market [1] - For the fiscal years 2026 to 2027, significant revenue growth is expected from investment properties at the Kowloon High-Speed Rail Station and Shanghai Xujiahui Center [1] Investment Recommendation - Morgan Stanley has set a target price of HKD 102.3 for Sun Hung Kai Properties, with a rating of "Overweight" [1]