长江电力(600900):来水改善护航全年业绩,利差高位彰显投资价值

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [8] Core Insights - The company is expected to achieve a power generation volume of approximately 307.19 billion kWh in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 3.82%. The fourth quarter alone is projected to see a significant increase of 19.93% in power generation [2][6] - The anticipated dividend yield of the company is at a high level, with a difference from the ten-year government bond yield reaching the 97th percentile since 2023. The expected average dividend yield for 2026-2027 is projected to be 3.73%, indicating strong long-term investment value as a stable dividend stock [2][12] Summary by Sections Event Description - The company reported that its total power generation from six domestic hydropower stations is expected to be around 307.19 billion kWh in 2025, which exceeds the initial target of 300 billion kWh by 2.40%. The fourth quarter's generation is expected to be about 72.07 billion kWh, showing a year-on-year increase of 19.93% [6] Event Commentary - The fourth quarter has seen abundant water supply, leading to a robust performance in power generation. The company’s investment income is also expected to contribute positively to its overall performance. The company is projected to maintain steady growth in its annual performance [12] - The company has committed to a high dividend payout ratio of at least 70% of the net profit attributable to shareholders from 2026 to 2030, reflecting its commitment to shareholder returns [12] - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2025-2027 are adjusted to 1.41, 1.44, and 1.47 yuan, respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 19.33, 18.95, and 18.58 [12]