Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-16 03:47Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley has set a target price of HKD 23.2 for Luoyang Molybdenum H-shares and CNY 22.5 for A-shares, both rated as "Overweight" [1] Financial Performance - Luoyang Molybdenum expects a net profit of CNY 20 billion to CNY 20.8 billion for 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 48% to 54%, aligning with market expectations of CNY 20.2 billion [1] - The net profit for the fourth quarter of last year is projected to be between CNY 5.7 billion and CNY 6.5 billion, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2% to 16% [1] - The company's strong performance is attributed to simultaneous increases in production and prices, along with effective cost control [1] Production Plans - The company plans to achieve copper production of 760,000 to 820,000 tons in 2026, indicating a year-on-year growth of 7% based on the median estimate [1] - Luoyang Molybdenum aims to produce 6 to 8 tons of gold annually from a newly acquired Brazilian gold mine, with the acquisition expected to be completed in the first quarter of this year [1]