Hong Kong’s auto stocks jumped on Wednesday. Li Auto, Geely Auto up more than 4%; BYD Company up 4% to new high; NIO up 2.5%.
Citi Research issued a research report believing that the pattern of China's passenger car exports in April , 2025 is now more favorable to BYD COMPANY (01211.HK) , after raising its target price on BYD Company to HK$688 on 15 February. Citi Research explained that the stunning PHEV export growth has not yet become a market consensus; BYD COMPANY's BEV export market share accelerated sharply from 23% in 2024 to 38% in April,2025 ; China's domestic market catalyzed in 3Q2; and it is best positioned against any price cut in 2026. Therefore, the broker elevated its target price from HK$688 to HK$727.