AIA (01299.HK) +0.100 (+0.118%) Short selling $934.57M; Ratio 30.308% 's 1Q26 new business value surprised the market with a 13% growth in 1Q26, Jefferies said in its research report. The group managed to deliver solid results while the market was generally concerned that a high base effect in the Thailand operations in 1Q25 would weigh on growth in 1Q26.Excluding the Thailand operations, AIA's new business value growth would have reached 22% in 1Q26, with increases in its two largest markets, Mainland China and Hong Kong, both exceeding 20%.Related News HSBC Research Maintains AIA (01299.HK) Hold, TP HKD85Assuming the current growth momentum continues for the rest of this year, AIA is well-positioned to significantly outperform market consensus expectations. Jefferies has given AIA a Buy rating and a target price of HKD97.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-04-30 16:25.)
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