Huaneng Hydropower(SH:600025)2026-01-19 10:35Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company, projecting EPS for 2025-27 to be RMB 0.47, 0.49, and 0.52 respectively, with a target price of RMB 10.78 based on a 22x PE valuation for 2026 [4][10]. Core Insights - The company is expected to achieve a significant increase in power generation, with on-grid electricity reaching 125.9 billion kWh in 2025, representing a 13% year-over-year growth. Q4 2025 on-grid electricity is projected at 30.4 billion kWh, up 18% year-over-year [4][10]. - Key drivers for this growth include increased electricity demand in Yunnan, full capacity operation of new hydropower stations, and favorable water inflow conditions [4][10]. - The report highlights that Yunnan's grid has the lowest carbon emissions nationwide, which supports long-term power demand through industrial upgrades, particularly in high-energy industries [4][10]. Financial Summary - The company’s total revenue is projected to grow from RMB 23.46 billion in 2023 to RMB 28.03 billion in 2027, with a CAGR of approximately 3.5% [3]. - Net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to increase from RMB 7.64 billion in 2023 to RMB 9.66 billion in 2027, reflecting a CAGR of about 4.8% [3]. - The report indicates a slight decrease in electricity revenue per kWh in the first three quarters of 2025, attributed to relaxed power supply-demand conditions in the southern region [4][10].