Johnson Electric Holdings' stock price soared 13.44% during intraday trading on Friday, following the release of its annual financial results and dividend announcement.
The surge is attributed to the company's announcement of a final dividend of HK$0.44 per share, bringing the total annual dividend to HK$0.61 per share. Despite reporting a 23% decline in profit attributable to shareholders for the fiscal year, the stable dividend payout signaled strong cash flow and a commitment to shareholder returns, boosting market confidence. The stock had experienced a prior selloff due to an earlier profit warning and sector-wide weakness, making the dividend news a catalyst for a sharp oversold rebound.
Analysts at Citi maintain a Neutral rating on the stock with a target price of HK$32.
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