COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Delivers Higher 2025 Earnings and Near-Full Payout
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co. reported a 2% increase in 2025 revenue to HK$3.71 billion, driven by growth in coatings and ship trading. Gross profit rose 6%, with a profit before tax of HK$727.4 million, up 16%. Profit attributable to shareholders increased 9% to HK$771.1 million, leading to earnings per share of 52.60 HK cents. The board proposed a total dividend of 62 HK cents per share for 2025. The stock has a Buy rating with a price target of HK$12.90.
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COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ( (HK:0517) ) has provided an update.
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) reported a 2% rise in 2025 revenue to HK$3.71 billion, driven mainly by growth in its coatings and ship trading agency operations. Gross profit increased 6% and margin improved to 24% as higher-margin segments contributed more, supporting a 16% gain in profit before tax from core shipping services to HK$727.4 million.
Profit attributable to shareholders climbed 9% to HK$771.1 million, aided by stronger joint venture contributions and net exchange gains, lifting earnings per share by 9% to 52.60 HK cents. The board proposed a final and special dividend that will bring total dividends to 62 HK cents per share for 2025, implying an almost full payout ratio excluding the special dividend, while the group maintained a robust net cash position of HK$5.82 billion at year-end.
The most recent analyst rating on (HK:0517) stock is a Buy with a HK$12.90 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co stock, see the HK:0517 Stock Forecast page.
More about COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., incorporated in Bermuda and listed in Hong Kong, operates in the shipping services sector. The group’s core businesses include coatings and ship trading agency services, with a focus on higher-margin segments within the broader maritime and logistics value chain.
Average Trading Volume: 1,979,460
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: HK$9.81B