BYD Beats Q3 Analyst Expectations; HSBC Cuts Price Target But Cites Continued Growth
Portfolio Pulse from Daniel Harrison
BYD Company Limited reported Q3 2023 earnings that beat analyst expectations, with sales of 162 billion RMB ($22.1 billion), a 38.49% improvement YoY, and net profit of 9.7 billion RMB, up 81% YoY. Despite the strong performance, HSBC cut its price target for BYD by 4% due to increased A-share and H-share spread, but maintained its Buy rating. HSBC also predicts Q4 earnings will rise and forecasts an additional increase in earnings growth of 7-16% for the 2023-2025 period.

October 30, 2023 | 5:52 pm
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BYD's Q3 earnings beat expectations, with significant YoY growth in sales and net profit. Despite a price target cut by HSBC, the bank maintains a Buy rating and predicts further growth.
BYD's strong Q3 performance and HSBC's continued Buy rating, despite a price target cut, indicate positive short-term impact. HSBC's prediction of further growth also suggests potential upward movement.
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IMPORTANCE 60
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CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50