BYD Faces Near-Term Earnings Hit but Upside Long-Term -- Market Talk

Dow Jones
Sep 18

0250 GMT - HSBC analysts forecast 20% lower earnings for BYD from 2025-2027 on lower volume growth but see better longer-term prospects. The carmaker's absorption of higher autonomous driving costs and price discipline versus more aggressive rivals amid a government crackdown on unhealthy competition are weighing on earnings. "We expect a rope-a-dope approach in 2H," the analysts add, projecting lower 2025 sales volume and 2H sales growth. HSBC expects a turnaround in 2026, with volume growth boosted by a potential platform tech upgrade and vertical integration. A projected 50% overseas sales growth next year should also support earnings, the bank notes. HSBC maintains buy ratings on BYD's H and A shares, but lowers H share target to HK$144.00 from HK$151.00 and its A share target to CNY131.00 from CNY143.00.(jason.chau@wsj.com)

 

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