Citi Lowers BYD ELECTRONIC's Target Price to HKD43.4 Following Disappointing 3Q Results
3Q25 Results Overview: BYD ELECTRONIC reported its 3Q25 results, indicating that 4Q25 results are expected to remain flat year-over-year, with stable business and customer structures.
Business Segment Projections: The iOS components business is projected to grow significantly over the next two years, while the iOS EMS and Android segments are expected to remain steady.
Automotive Revenue Adjustment: The automotive business revenue forecast has been revised down to approximately RMB25 billion, lower than the previous estimate of RMB30-35 billion, due to a slowdown in pure electric vehicle sales.
Analyst Rating and Future Catalysts: Citi has lowered its target price for BYD ELECTRONIC from HKD51 to HKD43.4 but maintains a Buy rating, citing the launch of smart home products and improved iPhone foldable shell design as potential growth catalysts.
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Company Expansion: LI AUTO-W is expanding into the robotics sector, focusing on 'embodied intelligence' and planning to develop humanoid robots and AI-driven hardware, according to a Citi Research report.
Valuation Methodology Update: Citi Research has updated its valuation methodology for LI AUTO-W, shifting from a pure PS ratio to a SOTP approach, resulting in increased target prices for its US stock and H-shares.
Market Performance Analysis: The report indicates that high-priced EV models show resilience to rising raw material costs, which may explain the recent outperformance of SERES compared to XPENG-W and BYD ELECTRONIC.
Broker Rating: Citi Research maintains a Neutral rating for LI AUTO-W amidst these developments.
Goldman Sachs Buy Stocks: Goldman Sachs released a list of Buy stocks in Hong Kong based on the Earnings Revision Leading Indicator (ERLI), including notable companies like AIA, Xiaomi, and HKEX.
Stock Performance: The report highlighted various stocks with their respective short selling data, showing significant short selling ratios for companies like Ping An and JD Logistics.
Market Reactions: AIA received positive outlook from Haitong International, which raised its target price, indicating optimism about its growth prospects for 2026/2027.
Short Selling Trends: The report detailed short selling activities across multiple stocks, with varying ratios indicating market sentiment and potential investor strategies.

Market Performance: The Hong Kong stock market saw a rebound with the HSI rising 0.4% to 26,585, driven by the US-Europe dispute over Greenland and a total market turnover of HKD250.451 billion.
AI and Tech Stocks Surge: The launch of the new DeepSeek model, MODEL1, boosted AI and chip-related stocks, with notable gains from companies like SENSETIME-W and INSILICO, while some stocks like UNISOUND experienced declines.
Chinese Exports Growth: China's exports in December increased by 6.6% year-on-year, surpassing the previous value of 5.9% and exceeding forecasts of 3%.
Mixed Performance Among Major Tech Firms: BIDU-SW launched a new AI feature and saw a 3.3% stock increase, while other tech giants like TENCENT and JD-SW had modest gains, and NTES-S faced a significant decline of 3.7%.

US Stock Market Impact: President Trump's threat to impose "Greenland tariffs" negatively affected US stock futures, leading to a decline in Hong Kong stocks, with the HSI down 0.3% and significant drops in major tech stocks like Tencent and Meituan.
Tech Sector Performance: Major tech companies experienced losses, with Tencent and Meituan dropping 1.5% and 1.2%, respectively, while JD and Bilibili saw slight gains. AI-related stocks had mixed results, with Knowledge Atlas plunging 7.4%.
Mobile and Chip Sector Declines: Mobile component stocks like AAC Tech and Sunny Optical fell over 3%, while chip sector stocks, including SMIC and Innosilicon, also experienced declines of up to 3.6%.
Consumer Stocks Surge: Consumer stocks rose, particularly Pop Mart, which surged 9.1% after repurchasing shares for the first time in nearly two years, while other consumer-related stocks benefited from extended loan interest subsidies in Mainland China.

Short Selling Activity: BYD ELECTRONIC experienced short selling of $58.13 million, with a ratio of 22.645%, indicating significant market speculation against the stock.
Management's Optimism: The company's management anticipates that new foldable phones from a major client will have higher unit values, which could drive future growth.
AI Infrastructure Focus: BYD ELECTRONIC is optimistic about the AI infrastructure cycle and is actively seeking opportunities with both global and local clients.
Brokerage Rating: Goldman Sachs maintains a positive outlook on BYD ELECTRONIC's strategy, reiterating a "Buy" rating with a target price of $53.08.

Market Performance: The HSI opened 203 points lower at 26,641, with declines in the HSCEI and HSTECH, reflecting a negative trend in the Hong Kong stock market.
Smartphone Shipment Forecasts: Major smartphone manufacturers, including Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, and Transsion, have reduced their annual shipment forecasts, impacting their stock performances.
Tech Stock Movements: Notable tech stocks like Alibaba, Tencent, and Meituan experienced declines, while Baidu and BYD saw slight increases, indicating mixed performance in the tech sector.
Economic Indicators: China's M2 Money Supply YoY for December rose to 8.5%, and the GDP Growth Rate QoQ for Q4 improved to 1.2%, surpassing previous values and forecasts.







