智通财经网·2026-01-15 03:05Group 1 - The core view is that the Hong Kong residential market is expected to bottom out in mid-2025, with a recovery anticipated to strengthen in 2026, extending to CBD offices and high-end retail sectors [1] - Residential prices in Hong Kong are projected to rise by 5% to 10% in 2026 and by an additional 5% in 2027 [1] - The valuation of the sector has normalized, leading to a moderate expected increase in prices, with an average target price increase of 8% reflecting stronger residential price outlook and a 50 basis points reduction in capitalization rates to 4.5% to 5.25% [1] Group 2 - The company is optimistic about the potential for profit rebound driven by market recovery over the next three years, particularly favoring "buy" ratings for Cheung Kong Property (01113), Swire Properties (01972), and Hang Lung Properties (00101) [1] - The company maintains a "underperform" rating for MTR Corporation (00066) due to low likelihood of significant dividend increases amid substantial capital expenditure plans [1] - Key stocks with potential catalysts in Q1 include Hang Lung Properties, which is expected to announce a new Singapore property fund and increase share buybacks by at least $200 million, and Kowloon Development (01997), which is projected to see a 7% dividend growth in FY2025 supported by declining HIBOR and rising excess rents [1][2] Group 3 - The company believes that profit rebound will be crucial for further revaluation of the sector, with Hang Chi Properties expected to be the only Hong Kong developer to record significant profit rebound in FY2026 [2] - Overall, Cheung Kong and Kerry Properties (00683) are expected to lead the profit rebound for developers from FY2025 to FY2028, with an average annual rebound exceeding 10% [2] - Swire Properties and Hang Lung Properties are anticipated to lead profit growth for owners during the same period [2]