COSL(HK:02883) Guotai Junan Securities·2024-11-06 11:15Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for CNOOC Services with a target price of HKD 9.17 [3]. Core Views - The company's Q3 performance was slightly pressured due to the suspension of orders from the Middle East and typhoon impacts, but the overall growth trajectory remains positive supported by strong industry demand [2]. - Revenue for the first three quarters of 2024 reached CNY 33.661 billion, a year-on-year increase of 14.1%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 2.445 billion, up 7.5% year-on-year [3]. - The drilling platform utilization rate has declined, but the ship and geophysical exploration segments have seen year-on-year growth in operational volume [3]. - The company has secured contracts for two of the four suspended drilling platforms, with operations expected to resume in Q3 and Q4 [3]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q3 2024, the company achieved revenue of CNY 11.133 billion, a year-on-year increase of 4.7% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 10.1%. Net profit for Q3 was CNY 0.852 billion, down 8.8% year-on-year and 10.9% quarter-on-quarter [3]. - The drilling segment operated for 13,166 days in the first three quarters, a slight decrease of 0.5% year-on-year, with self-elevating platforms increasing by 2.0% to 10,595 days [3]. Market Outlook - The global oilfield services market is projected to grow by 7.1% in 2024, with strong investment growth in offshore oil and gas development expected to continue [3]. - The company anticipates improved utilization rates for drilling platforms as the impact of typhoons diminishes and new contracts are secured [3].