中信证券（600030）：2024年年报点评：盈利稳健增长，持续受益供给侧改革

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price raised to 31.93 CNY per share, compared to the previous forecast of 30.32 CNY [6][12]. Core Insights - The company's performance aligns with expectations, showing robust growth driven by supply-side reforms in the industry. The leading position in the market is expected to strengthen further, benefiting from ongoing industry reforms [3][12]. - The company is projected to achieve a revenue of 63.79 billion CNY and a net profit of 21.70 billion CNY in 2024, reflecting year-on-year growth of 6.2% and 10.1%, respectively [12][13]. - The report highlights that the company's investment income has improved significantly, contributing to overall profit growth, with investment income increasing by 18% to 26.46 billion CNY [12][13]. Financial Summary - Revenue and Profit Forecasts: - 2023A: Revenue 60.07 billion CNY, Net Profit 19.72 billion CNY - 2024A: Revenue 63.79 billion CNY, Net Profit 21.70 billion CNY - 2025E: Revenue 69.50 billion CNY, Net Profit 23.45 billion CNY [5][13]. - Earnings Per Share (EPS): - 2023A: 1.33 CNY - 2024A: 1.46 CNY - 2025E: 1.58 CNY [5][13]. - Return on Equity (ROE): - 2023A: 7.8% - 2024A: 8.3% - 2025E: 8.4% [5][13]. - Market Data: - Current Price: 26.90 CNY - Market Capitalization: 398.67 billion CNY - 52-week Price Range: 17.50 - 34.88 CNY [7][12]. Industry Context - The report emphasizes that the supply-side reform remains a key theme in the industry, with the company positioned to accelerate its transformation and enhance its capabilities as a leading investment bank [12][13]. - The ongoing capital market reforms are expected to create new demands for high-quality investment banking services, which the company is well-equipped to meet [12][13].