CICC Forecasts Inclusion of ZIJIN GOLD INTL, BEONE MEDICINES, PICC P&C, and AKESO in HSI; STANCHART Likely to Take HANG SENG BANK's Place
Annual Review Announcement: The Hang Seng Indexes Company will announce the results of its annual review of major Hong Kong stock indices on February 13, which will impact the eligible stocks for Southbound Stock Connect.
Potential New Additions: CICC forecasts that ZIJIN GOLD INTL, YUM CHINA, and BEONE MEDICINES are likely to meet the inclusion criteria for the Hang Seng Index, while several other companies may fill the gap left by HANG SENG BANK's removal.
Market Capitalization Considerations: Companies like STANCHART, SWIREPROPERTIES, and SINO LAND are also potential candidates for inclusion based on market capitalization and industry coverage, though their inclusion remains uncertain.
Southbound Stock Connect Adjustments: CICC anticipates that 44 stocks, including JD INDUSTRIALS and CHUANGXIN IND, will become eligible for inclusion in Southbound Stock Connect, while 25 stocks may be removed from the list.
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Company Performance: SINO LAND reported flat underlying profit of HKD2.22 billion for 1FH26, with EPS declining by 6.3% YoY to HKD0.24, while maintaining an interim dividend of HKD0.15.
Market Analysis: Morgan Stanley's research indicates that the profit margin for Hong Kong residential property development may have bottomed out, with expectations of higher margins for future land acquisitions.
Ratings and Forecasts: Goldman Sachs has reiterated a Buy rating on SINO LAND, raising the earnings forecast and target price to HKD15.2, while Morgan Stanley has assigned an Equalweight rating with a target price of HKD10.6.
Short Selling Activity: The company experienced short selling of $4.95 million, with a ratio of 4.219%, indicating some market skepticism despite the overall positive outlook from analysts.

Core Profit and Dividend: SINO LAND reported a core profit of $2.2 billion for 1HFY2026, a 1% YoY decrease, and maintained its interim dividend per share at $0.15, aligning with broker expectations.
Net Cash and Interest Income: The company's net cash increased from $49.5 billion to $51.4 billion, but net interest income fell by 14% YoY to $983 million due to declining interest rates.
Market Reaction and Rating: UBS anticipates a neutral share price reaction to the results and has rated SINO LAND as a Buy, setting a target price of $14.3.
Short Selling Activity: The stock experienced short selling of $17.94 million, with a short selling ratio of 5.632%.

SINO LAND's Acquisition Strategy: SINO LAND is increasing its land acquisition efforts and plans to expand its investment property portfolio, focusing on areas like hotels and student dormitories, according to a Citi research report.
Investor Sentiment: Citi believes that investors will value SINO LAND's effective use of its substantial net cash of HKD51.4 billion, viewing it as a favorable opportunity for new investments.
Broker Recommendations: JPMorgan expressed surprise at the Hong Kong government's stamp duty hike for luxury homes but remains unconcerned, viewing it as part of a more redistributive fiscal policy.
Stock Rating Update: The broker has maintained a Buy rating on SINO LAND and increased the target price from HKD10.6 to HKD14.2.

Company Performance: SINO LAND's 1HFY2026 results met expectations, showing stable earnings as the property market begins to recover and sales rebound.
Broker Recommendations: HSBC Global Research maintains a "Buy" rating with a target price of $13.9, suggesting potential share price boosts if the company increases land acquisitions or enhances shareholder returns.
Earnings Forecast Adjustments: UBS reported that SINO LAND's interim profit and dividend were in line with expectations, but the share price reaction is anticipated to be neutral.
Earnings Forecast Revision: HSBC Global Research has lowered its FY2027-2028 core earnings forecasts for SINO LAND by 1.8-3.3%, due to adjustments in residential project sales assumptions and lower financing income projections.

Financial Performance: SINO LAND reported a slight year-on-year decline of 0.9% in underlying net profit to $2.22 billion for 1HFY2026, which was 6% below BofA Securities' forecast, primarily due to lower contributions from associated companies.
Broker Rating: Despite the profit decline, BofA Securities maintained a Buy rating for SINO LAND with a target price of $13.3, indicating confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
Future Outlook: BofA Securities predicts that SINO LAND's profits will not see significant recovery until FY2027, as the company still faces higher land costs from ongoing projects.
Dividend Strategy: The management of SINO LAND is considering increasing dividends in the short term, shifting focus away from emphasizing EPS growth as a prerequisite.

Market Performance: Hong Kong stocks rebounded in the morning session on the 27th, with the HSI rising 197 points (0.75%) to 26,578, following a decline of 384 points (1.4%) the previous day. Total half-day turnover reached $121.827 billion.
Homebuilder Gains: SHK PPT saw a significant increase of 6.8% after reporting a 17% rise in interim underlying profit and a dividend hike to $0.98, which surprised brokers positively. Other homebuilders like New World Dev and Sino Land also experienced gains.
Tech Sector Updates: BIDU-SW rebounded 0.7% despite a 42% YoY decline in non-GAAP net profit, while Meituan-W's share price rose 2.1% despite delays in its launch plans. Tencent and Netease also saw increases of 2.8% and 2.8%, respectively.
Chip Stocks Movement: SMIC's stock fell by 0.8%, while HUA HONG SEMI dropped 2%. Other chip-related stocks like InnoScience and Biren Tech also experienced declines of 3.4% and 3.9%, respectively.


