
According to "The Big Banks," Huayan has slightly raised the target price for PetroChina to 11.7 yuan, expecting this year's growth to be driven by the oil business
HSBC Global Research report indicates that PetroChina (00857.HK) demonstrates resilience in earnings amid fluctuations in energy prices, benefiting from its integrated supply chain and diversified oil and gas portfolio. Although recent growth has been driven by improved profitability in the natural gas business, the bank expects this year's earnings to be more driven by the oil business, as it forecasts the average price of Brent crude oil to be USD 80 per barrel. Therefore, the company's earnings and cash flow will further strengthen, and dividend resilience is also expected to improve.
Based on a projected dividend yield of 5.2% for 2026, the bank believes PetroChina shares remain attractive. It maintains a "Buy" rating, raising the target price for PetroChina H shares from HKD 11.6 to HKD 11.7, and the target price for PetroChina (601857.SH) A shares from RMB 14.6 to RMB 14.7

