Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company, with a target price of HKD 45.26, compared to the current price of HKD 37.84 [5][9]. Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue of HKD 8.524 billion in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.5%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 2.03 billion, up 7.4% year-on-year, while the core net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 15% to HKD 2.011 billion [2][9]. - The shopping center business continues to show strong growth, with retail sales increasing by 21% year-on-year. The average occupancy rate for operational projects reached 97.1%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points from the end of 2024 [9][10]. - The company has declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.529 per share, a year-on-year increase of 89.6%, with a total dividend of HKD 0.881 per share, reflecting a growth of 216% compared to the same period last year [9][10]. Financial Performance Summary - The company’s total revenue is projected to grow from HKD 17.043 billion in 2024 to HKD 23.064 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 12% [4][10]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to rise from HKD 3.629 billion in 2024 to HKD 5.622 billion in 2027, with a CAGR of 15% [4][10]. - Earnings per share (EPS) are forecasted to increase from HKD 1.59 in 2024 to HKD 2.46 in 2027, indicating a strong growth trajectory [4][10]. Business Segment Performance - Revenue from the shopping center segment reached HKD 2.26 billion, growing by 19.8% year-on-year, while office and property management segments saw revenues of HKD 1 billion and HKD 5.16 billion, respectively [9][10]. - The gross margin for the shopping center segment improved to 78.7%, while the property management segment experienced a slight decline in gross margin to 18.8% [9][10]. Dividend Policy - The company has adopted a policy of distributing 100% of its core net profit as dividends, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders [9][10].
华润万象生活（01209）：购物中心保持高增，核心净利100%分红