JPM: PING AN 1Q26 Core Profit Growth Eases Market Concerns, Maintains Overweight

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2026.04.29 02:48
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JPMorgan's research report indicates that PING ANhas alleviated market concerns with its 1Q26 results, showing a 21% YoY increase in new business value (RMB15.6 billion) and a 7.6% YoY rise in core profit (RMB40.8 billion). Despite previous underperformance due to bancassurance growth concerns, the bank is positively surprised by life insurance sales and product margins. JPM maintains an Overweight rating with a target price of HKD90, citing reasonable valuation at 7x projected fiscal 2027 PE and a 6% dividend yield.