Dongxing Securities·2025-11-04 06:19Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for the company [4] Core Views - The company achieved a toll revenue of 3.915 billion yuan in the first three quarters, representing a year-on-year increase of 13.83%. In Q3 alone, toll revenue reached 1.389 billion yuan, up 16.24% year-on-year, slightly exceeding expectations [1] - The full opening of the Xuanguang Expressway has significantly boosted revenue, with Q3 toll income from the entire Xuanguang section reaching 189 million yuan, a substantial increase from 40 million yuan in the same period last year [1] - The acquisition of a 7% stake in Shandong Expressway is expected to enhance investment returns, with the transaction amounting to 3.019 billion yuan at a price of 8.92 yuan per share [2] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.477 billion yuan for the first three quarters, a year-on-year increase of 5.43%, with Q3 net profit at 517 million yuan, up 8.19% year-on-year. The non-recurring net profit for Q3 was 533 million yuan, reflecting a growth of 29.19% [1] - The company slightly adjusted its profit forecasts for 2025-2027 to 1.97 billion, 2.05 billion, and 1.91 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding EPS of 1.19, 1.23, and 1.15 yuan [3] Revenue Growth - Excluding the impact of Xuanguang Expressway, other road assets generated toll revenue of 1.2 billion yuan in Q3, marking a year-on-year increase of 3.9%. Most road assets showed positive growth, except for a 16.9% decline in revenue from Ningxuanhang Expressway [2] Strategic Acquisitions - The acquisition of Shandong Expressway shares is anticipated to bolster investment income, with the company set to gain a board seat and account for the investment using the equity method [2] Dividend Policy - The company has demonstrated a strong willingness to distribute dividends, with continuous increases in dividend payouts since 2019 [3]