Morgan Stanley issued a research report stating that PICC P&C (02328.HK) +0.070 (+0.500%) Short selling $62.81M; Ratio 18.683% delivered 1Q26 results in line with expectations, with a fairly healthy underwriting performance but short-term pressure on investments. Net profit during the period fell 23.7% YoY, slightly below the brokers forecast of a 20% decline. Implied annualized return on equity (ROE) was about 11.9%, while book value per share (BVPS) edged up 1.8% QoQ.The broker said management is more confident about full-year guidance, further consolidating its leading position in the auto insurance market. Non-auto insurance continued to improve amid regulatory easing, and the payout ratio per share is also expected to increase. Premium growth is projected to be in line with industry growth. The group was given an Overweight rating with a TP of HKD20.5. (hc/u)(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-05-04 16:25.)Related News PICC P&C (02328.HK) 1Q26 Net Profit YoY -23.7% to RMB8.631B
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