花旗：料潍柴动力将投放更多资源至能源供应领域 评级升至“买入”

Group 1 - Citi's report indicates that after reviewing recent dealer and industry data, it believes that the demand for heavy trucks in China may maintain stable growth this year [1] - The target price for Weichai Power (000338)(02338) has been raised from HKD 21.3 to HKD 34, with the rating upgraded from "Neutral" to "Buy" [1] - The report suggests that the impairment related to Kion last year will only have a one-time impact, and future benefits will arise from related cost reduction measures [1] Group 2 - Strong demand from AI data centers for solid oxide fuel cells and active and passive energy supply is noted, leading to expectations that Weichai Power may strategically shift more resources from the machinery sector to the energy supply sector [1] - This strategic shift is anticipated to support the long-term growth of the group [1] - The sales forecasts for large engines and engines used in data centers for 2025 to 2027 have been upgraded, with net profit forecasts increased by 1% to 4% [1]