Core Viewpoint - China Eastern Airlines reported a revenue of 39.59 billion yuan for Q3, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.1%, and a net profit of 3.53 billion yuan, corresponding to an earnings per share of 0.16 yuan, which is a year-on-year growth of 34.4% [1] Financial Performance - Q3 revenue reached 39.59 billion yuan, up 3.1% year-on-year [1] - Net profit was 3.53 billion yuan, with an earnings per share of 0.16 yuan, reflecting a 34.4% year-on-year increase [1] - Operating costs per unit decreased by 4.3% year-on-year, primarily due to a 11.2% decline in domestic oil prices [1] Profit Forecast Adjustments - The 2025 net profit forecast for China Eastern Airlines A/H shares was reduced by 37.5% to 1.49 billion yuan due to lower-than-expected ticket prices in the first three quarters [1] - The 2026 net profit forecast for A/H shares was raised by 8.3% to 5.93 billion yuan due to improved ticket price expectations [1] Valuation and Target Price Changes - The target price for China Eastern Airlines A shares was increased by 30% to 6.5 yuan, corresponding to a 24.4 times 2026 price-to-earnings ratio [1] - The target price for H shares was raised by 56.7% to 5.5 Hong Kong dollars, reflecting an 18.7 times 2026 price-to-earnings ratio [1] - The rating was maintained at "outperform the industry" [1]
研报掘金丨中金:上调中国东航AH股目标价 维持“跑赢行业”评级