Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that Minhua Holdings' performance for the first half of the fiscal year ending September exceeded expectations, with a slight net profit increase of 0.6% to HKD 1.146 billion, which is 7% higher than the bank's forecast [1] - Total revenue decreased by 3% year-on-year, primarily due to a 6% decline in revenue from the Chinese market, while the US and European markets experienced mild growth of 0.3% and 4% respectively [1] - The gross profit margin remained stable at 40.4%, also surpassing expectations [1] Group 2 - The bank maintains a "neutral" rating on Minhua Holdings, expressing optimism about the resilience of its business profit margins and a dividend yield of 6%, which can partially offset uncertainties related to tariff policies and domestic demand [1] - Considering the impact of the latest tariff policies, the bank has slightly lowered its net profit forecast for Minhua for the fiscal year 2026 by 2%, while raising the target price from HKD 4.6 to HKD 5.3 to reflect improved liquidity [1]
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