<Research>UBS Identifies Chinese Stocks with Greatest Potential for FY26 Earnings Growth (Table)
UBS China Market Strategy Report: UBS has released a report highlighting Buy-rated Chinese stocks with significant potential for earnings growth by FY26, focusing on Hong Kong-listed and ADR-listed companies.
Highlighted Stocks: The report includes stocks such as INNOCARE, CARSGEN-B, ZAI LAB, AKESO, and CANSINOBIO, along with their recent performance and short selling data.
Short Selling Data: The report provides short selling figures for the listed stocks, indicating varying levels of short interest, with ZAI LAB and AKESO showing higher short selling ratios.
Related Market Insights: Additional context is provided by Soochow Securities, which lists the top 10 Hong Kong stocks with the highest net buys and sells by southbound funds in the previous week.
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Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose by 435 points (1.7%) to close at 25,757, with significant gains also seen in the HSTI and HSCEI, which increased by 151 points (3.2%) and 176 points (2.1%) respectively, and market turnover reached $292.77 billion.
Top Gainers: Notable heavyweights like Xiaomi, Alibaba, and Tencent saw increases of 3.8%, 3.5%, and 3.4% respectively, while JD Logistics surged by 22.98%, and JD gained 9.95%.
Short Selling Activity: High short selling ratios were observed in several stocks, with JD having a ratio of 43.477% and Meituan at 26.184%, indicating significant market speculation.
Other Notable Stocks: Companies like Geely Auto, Trip.com, and Mengniu Dairy also experienced substantial gains, with increases of 7.9%, 7.2%, and 6.9% respectively, reflecting a positive trend in various sectors.

Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose by 468 points (1.9%) to 25,789, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) increased by 177 points (3.7%) to 4,973, and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) gained 187 points (2.2%) to 8,638.
Top Gainers: Notable stock performances included JD Logistics, which surged 21.3%, JD up 8.5%, and Trip.com rising 7.0%. Major companies like Xiaomi, Alibaba, and Tencent also saw significant increases in their stock prices.
Short Selling Activity: High short selling volumes were reported for several stocks, with Alibaba and JD having short selling ratios of 16.072% and 50.972%, respectively, indicating investor caution despite their price increases.
Other Notable Movements: Stocks like TransThera and Bayzed Health experienced substantial gains of 34.9% and 21.5%, respectively, while Chinahongqiao saw a decline of 3.3%, reflecting varied performance across different sectors.

Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell by 518 points (2.0%) to close at 25,249, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) also experienced declines.
Active Heavyweights: Major stocks like Alibaba, Ping An, and Tencent saw significant drops, with Alibaba closing down 3.6% and Ping An down 2.2%, while Xiaomi was an exception, gaining 1.3%.
Notable Movers: Chinahongqiao surged by 6.0%, while AIA and Wuxi Biologics dropped by 4.7% and 4.6%, respectively, indicating mixed performance among HSI and HSCEI constituents.
Short Selling Trends: High short selling ratios were observed in several stocks, with HSBC and HKEX showing notable short selling activity, reflecting market sentiment and investor strategies.

Stock Performance Overview: Several stocks, including CMOC, LAOPU GOLD, and CATL, experienced declines in their share prices, with notable short selling activity and varying inflows of capital.
Short Selling Ratios: High short selling ratios were observed in stocks like LAOPU GOLD (40.445%) and JD-SW (39.739%), indicating significant bearish sentiment among investors.
Changes in HSI Constituents' Weightings: Adjustments in the weightings of certain stocks in the Hang Seng Index (HSI) were noted, with some stocks like Tencent and Alibaba seeing increases, while HSBC and CLP Holdings experienced decreases.
Outflows and Inflows: The report highlighted both inflows and outflows of capital for various stocks, with HSBC facing a significant outflow of USD 503 million, contrasting with inflows for Tencent and CATL.

Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell by 570 points (2.1%) to 26,059, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) dropped 148 points (2.9%) to 4,989, with a total market turnover of $357.68 billion.
Declining Heavyweights: Major stocks like Xiaomi, Meituan, and Alibaba experienced significant declines, with Xiaomi down 5% and Alibaba down 4.5%, amidst high short selling ratios.
Gainers in the Market: Xinyi Glass and CNOOC were notable gainers, with Xinyi Glass rising 12.4% to a new high, while CNOOC increased by 5.6%.
Volatile Stocks: Several stocks faced sharp declines, including Guofuhee, which plummeted 19.2%, and Dmall, which fell 13.1%, indicating a volatile trading environment.

Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell by 384 points (1.4%) to close at 26,381, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) also experienced declines of 2.9% and 2.4%, respectively, with a total market turnover of $259.28 billion.
Notable Stock Movements: Major stocks like PING AN, BABA, and TENCENT saw significant declines, with PING AN dropping 4.6% and BABA down 3.6%. Conversely, HKEX and CKI Holdings were among the few gainers, with increases of 0.8% and 4.5%, respectively.
High Short Selling Activity: Several stocks experienced high short selling ratios, particularly ZHONGSHENG HLDG and BEIGENE, which saw declines of 10.8% and 9.2%, respectively, indicating bearish sentiment among investors.
Sector Highlights: The technology and healthcare sectors faced notable losses, with companies like WUXI BIO and XPENG dropping over 5%, while some stocks like FIT HON TENG showed strong gains, increasing by 11.5%.





