UBS issued a research report stating that Shenzhou International (02313.HK) -0.280 (-0.566%) Short selling $58.54M; Ratio 22.059% reported a 20% YoY decline in net profit in 2H last year, significantly below the banks and the markets expectations of 22% and 23% respectively, mainly due to foreign exchange losses and reduced government subsidies. In terms of core operations, operating profit in 2H fell 5% YoY, lower than the banks and markets expectations of 10% and 14% respectively. Sales in 2H rose 2% YoY, with sales volume increasing by a mid-single-digit percentage YoY, while the average selling price declined 0.8% to 0.9% YoY.The bank noted that management expects production capacity to grow by 5% in 2026 and believes the outlook for casualwear orders is better than that for sportswear. It also expects new customer orders in 2H this year.Related News BOCI Downgrades Sportswear Sector to Neutral on Weaker Earnings VisibilityUBS lowered its earnings forecasts for Shenzhou International for 2026 to 2028 by 9% to 12% to reflect a slower recovery in gross margin. The TP was reduced from HKD69 to HKD50, with the rating maintained at Neutral. Given a dividend yield of 5%, the bank expects the share price to trade within a range, with limited downside risk. (ca/da)(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-04-10 16:25.)
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