Bank of China (Hong Kong) (02388) shares rose sharply, breaking through HK$50 and reaching a new high of HK$50.55, up as much as 4.5%. As of 9:50 AM, the stock traded at HK$50.15, up 3.7%, with turnover exceeding HK$330 million. Goldman Sachs released a report last week forecasting the bank's second-quarter profit at HK$10.51 billion, representing a 2% year-on-year increase but a 16% quarter-on-quarter decline, driven by normalized credit costs and a pullback in other non-interest income.
Goldman Sachs Forecasts Q2 Profit and Analyst Meeting Focus
Goldman Sachs attributed the anticipated double-digit quarter-on-quarter profit decline in the second quarter to two primary factors: the normalization of credit costs and the normalization of declines in other non-interest income. The investment bank stated that the upcoming analyst meeting is expected to focus on three key areas: updates to the 2026-2028 capital return plan, the outlook for commercial real estate exposure in Hong Kong and mainland China, and the potential impact of new cross-border reporting regulations in China.
Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy Rating and HK$53.3 Target Price
Goldman Sachs maintained its 12-month target price for Bank of China (Hong Kong) at HK$53.3 and reiterated a 'Buy' rating on the stock.
FAQ
What caused Bank of China Hong Kong stocks to hit a new high?
Bank of China (Hong Kong) (02388) shares reached a new high of HK$50.55 on the trading day, rising as much as 4.5% and breaking through the HK$50 level. As of 9:50 AM, the stock traded at HK$50.15, up 3.7%, with turnover exceeding HK$330 million.
What is Goldman Sachs' outlook on Bank of China Hong Kong stocks?
Goldman Sachs forecasts Bank of China (Hong Kong)'s second-quarter profit at HK$10.51 billion, up 2% year-on-year but down 16% quarter-on-quarter. The firm maintains a 12-month target price of HK$53.3 and reiterates a 'Buy' rating, citing normalized credit costs and non-interest income as factors for the sequential decline.