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<Research> BofAS Raises ABC (01288.HK) TP to HKD6.06; 1Q26 Core Profit Shows Strong Growth
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BofAS published a research report stating that ABC (01288.HK) recorded net profit before perpetual bond deduction of RMB75.2 billion in 1Q26, up 4.5% YoY, accounting for 25.3% of the banks full-year forecast. Core profit increased strongly by 13.2% YoY, representing 32% of the full-year forecast, mainly driven by a 6 bps QoQ expansion in NIM to 1.26%. During the period, net interest income rose 6.3% QoQ, while loans grew 5% QoQ. Corporate loans and retail loans increased 8% and 4.4% QoQ, respectively.

BofAS raised its earnings forecasts for ABC for 2026 to 2028 by 2% to 3%. It lifted the H-share TP from HKD5.8 to HKD6.06 and increased the A-share TP for AGRICULTURAL BANK (601288.SH) from RMB6.4 to RMB6.67. The broker assigned a Neutral rating to the H-shares and an Underperform rating to the A-shares. (ec/j)

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