Citi Reports CITIC (00267.HK) Interim Results Meet Expectations; Maintains Buy Rating
CITIC Interim Results Overview
- Financial Performance: CITIC reported a net profit of RMB 31.2 billion for the interim period, reflecting a 3% year-over-year decline. This figure represents 54% of the company's full-year profit forecast of RMB 59.5 billion.
- Segment Performance: The decline in net profit was largely attributed to weak performance in non-financial segments, which contributed approximately 16% to total profits. In contrast, the financial segment showed robust growth.
Dividend Declaration
- Interim Dividend: The Board declared an interim dividend per share (DPS) of RMB 0.2, an increase from RMB 0.19 in the same period last year. This move indicates management's commitment to a higher dividend payout ratio, with expectations to reach 28% to 30% by 2025/2026.
Future Outlook
- Growth Projections: Citi Research anticipates continued expansion of CITIC's overseas operations, alongside decreasing financing costs, risk costs, and operating expenses.
- Target Price Adjustment: Following the analysis, Citi Research raised its target price for CITIC from $11.25 to $13, maintaining a "Buy" rating on the stock.
Market Activity
- Short Selling Data: As of September 1, 2025, CITIC experienced short selling amounting to $35.62 million, with a short selling ratio of 12.643%.
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