JPMorgan has issued a research report increasing its net profit forecasts for CITIC Securities (06030) for 2026 through 2028 by 6%, 6%, 6%, and 7% respectively, reflecting the strong business momentum seen in the first quarter. The investment bank has raised its target price for the H-shares from HK$25.3 to HK$29.6. For the A-shares (600030.SH), the rating was upgraded from "Neutral" to "Overweight," with the target price lifted from RMB 26.8 to RMB 33. CITIC Securities' preliminary first-quarter results significantly exceeded market expectations. The firm anticipates that CITIC Securities' operational performance will outpace its peers, supporting near-term share price performance. Data from April indicates the company has gained market share in both A-share and H-share IPO markets, which is expected to alleviate investor concerns over its slow start earlier in the year. The report notes that positive trends are likely to continue. Firstly, international business is benefiting from rising client demand and activity, showing robust growth momentum. CITIC Securities is the second-highest among its peers in terms of overseas revenue contribution and is well-positioned to benefit from this trend. Secondly, with increasing regulatory support and growth in assets under management and activity from institutional clients, the recovery in institutional business is expected to persist, benefiting leading brokers like CITIC Securities.
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