Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-10-27 06:55Core Viewpoint - Bank of America Securities has revised its sales forecasts for Great Wall Motors (601633)(02333) downward for 2025 to 2027, while adjusting profit forecasts for the same period with a target price reduction from HKD 19.5 to HKD 18, maintaining a "Neutral" rating as valuations appear reasonable [1] Group 1: Sales and Revenue - Great Wall Motors' third-quarter revenue reached RMB 61 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 21% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 17%, driven by higher sales volume and product pricing [1] - The sales forecasts for Great Wall Motors have been adjusted downward by 4%, 2%, and 3% for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [1] Group 2: Profitability and Margins - The company's third-quarter profit fell short of expectations, declining by 31% year-on-year and 50% compared to the second quarter, attributed to a delay in recognizing an RMB 800 million tax refund and a foreign exchange loss of approximately RMB 13 million [1] - The gross margin for the third quarter was recorded at 18.4%, down 1.6 percentage points year-on-year, influenced by a decrease in sales contribution from the Tank brand and increased dealer rebates for Haval and pickup truck brands [1] - Profit forecasts for 2025 to 2027 have been adjusted to reflect a decrease of 0.6%, an increase of 3.8%, and a decrease of 0.1% respectively for those years [1]