大行评级丨中银国际：下调昆仑能源目标价至8.87港元，下调盈利预测

Group 1 - The core profit of Kunlun Energy decreased by 7% year-on-year to 5.923 billion yuan, which is in line with expectations, primarily due to weak performance in the natural gas sales business [1] - The company is expected to maintain stable core profits through 2026 [1] - To respond to investors, the company plans to increase its dividend payout ratio to 51% in 2025 and commits to maintaining a payout ratio of no less than 50% from 2026 to 2028, with dividends per share not lower than the 2025 level [1] Group 2 - The profit forecasts for the company for 2026 to 2027 have been revised down by 5% to 8% [1] - The target price has been adjusted from 9.6 HKD to 8.87 HKD [1] - The rating for the company remains "Buy" [1]