Hong Kong-listed banks will start releasing their FY2025 results from mid-February, a JP Morgan research report reminded. The broker anticipated a divergent earnings momentum among banks because of NIM migration and credit cost volatilities, while expecting no significant changes in dividend policies. STANCHART (02888.HK) -3.600 (-2.154%) Short selling $9.24M; Ratio 32.781% and DAHSING BANKING (02356.HK) +0.050 (+0.404%) Short selling $409.66K; Ratio 16.633% were projected to deliver the best performance, with profit growth exceeding 30%, while BANK OF E ASIA (00023.HK) +0.060 (+0.447%) Short selling $1.45M; Ratio 63.710% was expected to perform worst, with a projected profit decline. DAHSING BANKING and STANCHART were estimated to post stronger total shareholder returns in FY2025.Related News CICC Raises TP of BOC Hong Kong (02388.HK) to HKD45.1; Special Shareholder Returns Expected to Materialize in 1HYYLooking ahead, JP Morgan forecast that while bank managements remain cautious about asset quality, they are not pessimistic and will gradually become more positive about revenue prospects. Among major Hong Kong banks, JP Morgan still preferred STANCHART and HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) -0.300 (-0.230%) Short selling $900.85M; Ratio 129.638% over BOC HONG KONG (02388.HK) -0.560 (-1.280%) Short selling $105.90M; Ratio 94.364% .Shares | Ratings | Target prices (HK$)BANK OF E ASIA(00023.HK) +0.060 (+0.447%) Short selling $1.45M; Ratio 63.710% | Underweight | 10.1 DAH SING(00440.HK) +0.080 (+0.198%) Short selling $695.21K; Ratio 34.839% | Overweight | 43.7 DAHSING BANKING(02356.HK) +0.050 (+0.404%) Short selling $409.66K; Ratio 16.633% | Overweight | 13.8 BOC HONG KONG(02388.HK) -0.560 (-1.280%) Short selling $105.90M; Ratio 94.364% | Neutral | 43.3 HSBC HOLDINGS(00005.HK) -0.300 (-0.230%) Short selling $900.85M; Ratio 129.638% | Overweight | 165 STANCHART(02888.HK) -3.600 (-2.154%) Short selling $9.24M; Ratio 32.781% | Overweight | 265 (HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-04-02 16:25.)Related News DAH SING FINANCIAL (00440.HK) Last Year's Net Profit Rises 22.9% to HKD2.057 Billion; Final Dividend of HKD1.42 Declared
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