BANK OF E ASIA(HK:00023) 智通财经网·2026-02-16 09:01Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs reported that East Asia Bank (00023) announced a net profit of HKD 947 million for the second half of 2025, representing a year-on-year decline of 57% and a half-year drop of 58%, which is 34% lower than Goldman Sachs' forecast due to further impairment of investment properties amounting to HKD 625 million and a one-time loss recorded by its joint venture, Guo Tong Trust in China [1] Group 1 - East Asia Bank's credit cost for the second half of 2025 remains high at 114 basis points, with approximately 77% of the accumulated provisions related to commercial real estate accounts [1] - Net interest income exceeded Goldman Sachs' forecast by 8%, benefiting from a decrease in Hong Kong interbank offered rates in the second half of 2025, which led to a recovery in Hong Kong's net interest margin [1] Group 2 - Following the earnings announcement, Goldman Sachs raised its profit forecasts for East Asia Bank for the years 2026 to 2028 by 3.7%, 1.4%, and 2.3% respectively, to HKD 4.079 billion, HKD 5.081 billion, and HKD 6.165 billion, accounting for the higher realized net interest margin and non-interest income in the second half of 2025, as well as management's commitment to achieving stronger fee income growth, although this was partially offset by a slight increase in operating expense forecasts [1]