Ge Long Hui·2025-10-27 03:44Core Viewpoint - UBS report indicates that Luoyang Molybdenum's net profit attributable to shareholders reached 14.3 billion yuan in the first three quarters of this year, representing a year-on-year growth of 73%, already achieving 87% of market's full-year expectations and 80% of UBS's forecast [1] Financial Performance - In Q3 alone, the net profit was 5.6 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 96% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 19%, exceeding market expectations by approximately 1 billion yuan [1] - Cobalt sales in Q3 reached 5,000 tons, significantly higher than market expectations and up from 2,200 tons in Q2 [1] - The effective tax rate dropped from 37% in Q2 to 27% in Q3, indicating a reduction in tax expenses by 900 million yuan compared to the previous quarter [1] Market Reaction - UBS anticipates a positive response from investors due to Luoyang Molybdenum's performance exceeding expectations [1] - The target price is set at 20.5 HKD with a "Buy" rating [1]