大行评级丨摩根大通：下调百威亚太目标价至8.5港元 维持“中性”评级

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley predicts that Budweiser APAC's Q3 natural revenue and EBITDA will decline by 7% and 9% year-on-year, with a worsening trend compared to Q2's declines of 3.9% and 4.5% [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The Chinese market continues to drag down performance, with moderate demand affected by current anti-extravagance policies and intense promotions from delivery platforms [1] - The South Korean market also shows a slowdown in Q3 due to weakened consumer sentiment, although price increases in November 2024 and April 2025 are expected to provide support [1] Group 2: Future Projections - For 2025, Budweiser APAC's sales and EBITDA are forecasted to decline by 4.7% and 5.7% year-on-year, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5% and 6.5% from 2025 to 2027, excluding exchange rate factors [1] - The company is expected to increase its dividend payout ratio to 125% to maintain a total dividend of $750 million in 2025, implying a dividend yield of 5.5%, which provides downside support for the stock price [1] Group 3: Rating and Target Price - Morgan Stanley maintains a "Neutral" rating on Budweiser APAC, lowering the target price from HKD 9 to HKD 8.5 [1]