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高盛:微降新意网集团目标价至10港元 维持买入评级

Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs has lowered the target price for Neway Group (01686) from HKD 10.9 to HKD 10 while maintaining a "Buy" rating [1] Financial Performance - For the second half of fiscal year 2025, EBITDA is projected to be HKD 1.068 billion, with earnings per share (EPS) at HKD 0.1217 [1] - EBITDA is 9% lower than Goldman Sachs' expectations, primarily due to revenue falling short by 11%, although this was partially offset by a 2 percentage point expansion in EBITDA margin [1] - Depreciation and amortization were lower than expected, with an effective tax rate of approximately 15%, compared to the anticipated 16% [1] Dividend Information - The final dividend per share is set at HKD 0.12, which is 13% lower than Goldman Sachs' expectations [1] - The annual payout ratio is approximately 46%, down from the previously expected 50%, with management reaffirming that the upper limit of the payout ratio will remain at 50% [1] Future Projections - Revenue forecasts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 have been reduced by 11% and 13%, respectively, with EPS estimates lowered by 12% and 16% [1] - It is anticipated that the payout ratio will remain at 46% for fiscal years 2026 to 2028, compared to the previous expectation of 50% [1] - For 2028, EPS and dividend per share are projected to be HKD 0.37 and HKD 0.17, respectively [1]