While ICBC (01398.HK) +0.050 (+0.926%) Short selling $251.47M; Ratio 18.480% 's asset quality improved, its earnings were under pressure in 1Q25, BOCI wrote in its report.The bank's net profit declined by 4% YoY, compared to a YoY growth of 0.5% in the entire year of 2024. Because of its narrowed net interest margin, its net interest income fell by 2.9% YoY in 1Q25.Related NewsSoochow Securities: CN Interest Rate/ RRR Cuts Can Stabilize Domestic Demand, Benefit External Equilibrium; Funding Support for Policy Lenders Via PSL Not Ruled OutConsidering ICBC's current valuation attractive, BOCI lowered its target price for the bank to $7.14, with a Buy rating remaining in place.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-05-07 16:25.)