智通财经网·2026-01-08 06:04Core Viewpoint - Citigroup has revised its earnings forecast for Hong Kong and China Gas (00003) for 2025 to 2027, expecting a growth range of 2% to 5% [1] Earnings Forecast - The revision of earnings estimates for the gas company is relatively moderate, maintaining a target price of HKD 7 and a neutral rating [1] - The gas company's earnings last year were 8% lower than market expectations, with a projected year-on-year decline of 2%, even when excluding foreign exchange impacts [1] Dividend Expectations - Citigroup anticipates that the gas company will maintain its dividend per share at HKD 0.35, resulting in a dividend yield of 5% [1] - The focus for investors remains on the gas company's dividends [1] Industry Comparison - In the Hong Kong public utility sector, Citigroup prefers China Resources Gas (00270), assigning a "buy" rating with an expected dividend yield of 4.9% for the previous year [1]