Geely Auto (00175) delivered solid financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, with both sales and net profit exceeding market-implied expectations by 5% and 10%, respectively. This outperformance was primarily driven by an improved product mix favoring premium models. The company has maintained its full-year 2026 sales guidance at 3.45 million vehicles, representing a 14% year-on-year increase. Management also reaffirmed its overseas sales target for 2026 at 640,000 units, while indicating an internal stretch goal approaching 750,000 units. Macquarie has raised its target price for Geely Auto by 4.3%, from HK$23 to HK$24, implying a projected 2026 price-to-earnings ratio of 12 times. The firm reiterated its Outperform rating on the stock. Within Greater China, Macquarie considers Geely Auto to continue offering the most attractive risk-reward profile among Chinese automakers and maintains it as the firm's top sector pick. Overall, Macquarie has increased its forecast for Geely's full-year 2026 adjusted net profit by 6% to RMB 19.3 billion.