The analyst rating for ICBC (01398.HK) was maintained as a "Buy" by BOCI due to a reported 3.3% year-over-year growth in attributable net profit for the third quarter of 2025, which showed improvement from the previous quarter's growth of 1.4%. Additionally, despite a slight decline in the net interest margin (NIM), the overall positive performance and growth trajectory led BOCI to raise its target price from HKD 7.15 to HKD 8.34.