CKI HOLDINGS (01038.HK) +0.350 (+0.667%) Short selling $4.35M; Ratio 13.033% will announce its 1H25 results on 13 August, BofA Securities said. The broker expected interim profit to remain flat YoY at approx. $4.3 billion, mainly due to balanced effects from 3 factors, including the start of earnings contribution from the acquisition of Phoenix Energy in 2H24.BofA Securities has adjusted its model to reflect two variables, naming raised assumptions for GBP and AUD exchange rates and increased RoRE for NGN, WWU and SAPN, and correspondingly raised its 2025-2027 EPS forecasts by 2-5%, with its target price added from $54.4 to $55.1. Related NewsDaiwa: HK & CHINA GAS' Gas Sales Growth in CN Expected to Miss Guidance; CKI HOLDINGS/ POWER ASSETS Remain Top Picks Among UtilitiesAlthough the weakening HKD and regulatory resets are favorable for earnings, its 5% dividend yield is considered to be reasonable compared to the 4.4% yield of the US 10-year treasury, with rating kept at Neutral.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-07-17 12:25.)