Bank of America Securities released a research report stating that COSCO SHIP ENGY (01138) delivered first-half operational performance that broadly met expectations, with net profit exceeding expectations mainly due to one-time gains. The firm has raised its earnings forecasts for 2025-2027 to reflect the tailwinds for the crude oil tanker market from OPEC+ production increases and tightening US sanctions. The firm maintains its "Buy" rating, believing the group will be a major beneficiary of the tanker market recovery, and considers that current valuations do not fully reflect the return on equity (ROE) prospects for 2025-26. The H-share target price has been raised from HK$7.5 to HK$7.9, while the A-share target price for Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Co.,Ltd. (600026.SH) has been increased from RMB 13 to RMB 13.6.