0627 GMT - Strong export growth may have propelled a jump in 1Q net profit at Great Wall Motor, Citi analysts say in a note, projecting net profit at CNY2.5 billion-CNY2.8 billion. Great Wall's net profit was CNY174.23 million in 1Q 2023. The Chinese automaker reported 1Q booked wholesales volume rising 25% on year to 275,333 units, the analysts note, estimating the company's export sales to Russia at 45,000 units, more than doubling on year. Citi maintains a buy rating on the stock with a target price of HK$10.90. Shares are last up 6.65% at HK$9.78. (jiahui.huang@wsj.com; @ivy_jiahuihuang)
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April 08, 2024 02:27 ET (06:27 GMT)
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