UBS Raises ZHAOJIN MINING (01818.HK) Price Target to $25.3 Following Disappointing 1H25 Earnings
Earnings Performance: ZHAOJIN MINING reported disappointing earnings for 1H25, with a net profit of RMB1.44 billion, which is a 160% increase YoY but below expectations.
Market Expectations: The company's 2Q25 net profit was RMB781 million, up 136% YoY, but it only achieved 44% of the market consensus for FY2025, which was RMB3.303 billion.
Impairment Losses Impact: The shortfall in earnings was attributed to significantly higher 'other expenses' and impairment losses totaling RMB711 million compared to the previous year.
Analyst Rating Update: UBS raised its target price for ZHAOJIN MINING from $23.6 to $25.3 while maintaining a Buy rating, though they will closely monitor any future impairment losses that could affect earnings.
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