Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-19 08:43Core Viewpoint - Citigroup has downgraded the ratings of Huaneng International (600011) H-shares (00902) and A-shares (600011.SH) from "Buy" to "Sell" due to anticipated declines in net profit starting in 2026, driven by larger-than-expected electricity price reductions and limited room for coal cost decreases [1] Group 1: Rating and Price Target Changes - The target price for Huaneng's H-shares has been reduced from HKD 7.2 to HKD 4.5, while the target price for A-shares has been lowered from CNY 10 to CNY 6.25 [1] - The expected return on equity for 2025 is projected at 9.8%, the highest level since 2015, but it may face downward risks [1] Group 2: Profit Forecast Adjustments - Huaneng's net profit forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 have been cut by 7%, 46%, and 71% respectively [1] - The estimated net profit for this year is CNY 7.17 billion, representing a year-on-year decline of 38%, with a further expected drop to CNY 3.979 billion in 2027, a decrease of 44.5% year-on-year [1] Group 3: Dividend Yield Expectations - The expected dividend yield for Huaneng's H-shares and A-shares in 2026 is projected to be 4.9% and 3.6% respectively, which is considered not high [1]