Ge Long Hui·2026-01-19 02:55Core Viewpoint - Citigroup forecasts that WH Group's operating profit will see low to mid-single-digit growth by Q4 2025, with slight declines in China, flat performance in the US and Mexico, and high double-digit growth in Europe [1] Group 1: Financial Projections - The bank anticipates WH Group's operating profit for 2026 will achieve mid to high single-digit growth, driven by a turnaround in China from loss to profit due to sales growth [1] - The US and Mexico operations are expected to see mid to high single-digit growth due to efficiency improvements, while Europe is projected to grow between 10% to 20% from both sales and efficiency enhancements [1] Group 2: Valuation and Ratings - Citigroup believes WH Group's valuation remains attractive, with a forecasted price-to-earnings ratio of 8.8 times for 2026 and a dividend yield of 6.8% [1] - The bank maintains a "Buy" rating on WH Group, raising the target price from HKD 8.7 to HKD 9.5 [1]