JPMorgan issued a research report stating that Zijin Gold International (02259.HK) -2.200 (-1.374%) Short selling $31.89M; Ratio 2.732% reported net profit of USD807 million for 1Q26 (same below), representing a YoY increase of 385% and a QoQ increase of 16%, accounting for 22% of the markets full-year forecast. The broker maintained its Overweight rating with a TP of HKD240. It also named Zijin Mining (601899.SH) -0.090 (-0.262%) A shares, Zijin Mining (02899.HK) -0.100 (-0.271%) Short selling $367.10M; Ratio 22.237% H shares and Zijin Gold International as its top picks in the sector, given the groups optimistic outlook for copper and gold prices as well as steady growth in trading volume.The report noted that as a subsidiary of Zijin Mining, Zijin Gold has established a strong growth platform through acquisitions and reserve expansion, delivering a gold production CAGR of 15% from 2023 to 2025. The banks base-case assumption is that the acquisition of Allied Gold will be completed in 1H26 and begin contributing in 2H26, lifting gold production to 64 tonnes in 2026. Even excluding the acquisition, existing mines are expected to achieve a CAGR of 15%.Related NewsBOCI Keeps Buy on ZIJIN MINING but Trims TP to HKD46.84Supported by an optimistic gold price outlook and a strong growth pipeline, the broker forecasts a net profit CAGR of 64% for Zijin Gold from 2025 to 2028. (hc/u)(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-04-24 16:25.) (A Shares quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.)
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