The analyst rating for ZTE (00763.HK) was maintained at Equal-weight by Morgan Stanley due to weaker-than-expected 3Q25 results, which led to a revision of the company's revenue forecasts for 2025-27 down by 5%/6%/7%. Additionally, gross margin assumptions were reduced by 0.9%/0.5%/0.4% to account for a domestic 5G revenue shortfall. Consequently, earnings forecasts for 2025-27 were adjusted down by 11.1%/12.5%/10.9%, and the target price was lowered from HK$35 to HK$31.5.
