Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [2] Core Views - The company reported a significant increase in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2024, with revenue rising approximately 12.0% year-on-year to RMB 73.592 billion and net profit attributable to shareholders increasing approximately 272.7% to RMB 9.155 billion. A mid-term dividend of HKD 0.59 per share was also announced [4] - The company's performance was driven by increased production and sales across its aluminum and alumina businesses, with aluminum alloy production rising 5.3% to 3.221 million tons and sales increasing 0.5% to 2.837 million tons. Alumina sales reached 5.507 million tons, up 2.4%, while aluminum processing products saw a production increase of 30.6% to 493,000 tons and sales up 35.9% to 379,000 tons [4] - The decline in coal and anode costs contributed to profit growth, with average coal prices dropping approximately 20.1% and 7.2% in the first two quarters of 2024. However, financial instruments' fair value changes negatively impacted profits by RMB 1.615 billion [4] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The company's stock price is currently at HKD 10.36, with a market performance comparison showing a relative decline against the Hang Seng Index [2][3] Financial Data and Forecasts - The company’s total revenue for 2024 is projected to be RMB 140.681 billion, with net profit forecasts of RMB 18.185 billion, RMB 20.251 billion, and RMB 21.309 billion for 2024, 2025, and 2026 respectively [6][7] - Key financial metrics include a projected EPS of RMB 1.92 for 2024 and a dividend payout ratio of 55.9% [5][6] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the company's strong profit performance, coupled with rising product prices and a favorable cost structure, enhances its investment value. The net profit forecasts for 2024-2026 have been adjusted to RMB 18.185 billion, RMB 20.251 billion, and RMB 21.309 billion respectively, maintaining the "Buy" rating [5][6]
中国宏桥：业绩优异，股利支付率提升