BUD APAC(HK:01876) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-20 08:30Group 1 - Citi has revised Budweiser APAC's (01876) sales forecasts for 2025 to 2027 down by 3%, 4%, and 4% respectively, reflecting a weaker outlook for the second half of 2025 in China [1] - Due to weakened operating leverage, the core net profit forecasts for Budweiser APAC for 2025 to 2027 have been reduced by 10%, 10%, and 9% respectively [1] - The target price for Budweiser APAC has been lowered from HKD 12.4 to HKD 11.4, while maintaining a "Buy" rating [1] Group 2 - The company anticipates that sales in the fourth quarter of last year will also be negatively impacted due to the later timing of the Lunar New Year in 2026 [1] - The preference order for the Chinese beer industry remains unchanged, with China Resources Beer (00291), Budweiser APAC, and Tsingtao Brewery (600600) (00168) ranked accordingly [1]