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<Research>Citi Cuts SINOPEC CORP TP to $5.2, Continues to Prefer PETROCHINA as Top Pick
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Citi Research issued a research report updating its earnings forecast and target price for SINOPEC CORP (00386.HK), reflecting adjusted assumptions. The broker also lowered its 2025 EPS forecast by 15%, and cut its target price from $5.3 to $5.2.

Citi Research expected SINOPEC CORP's 2Q25 net profit to decrease by over 40% QoQ to approx. RMB8 billion, primarily due to losses in refining business and market inventory, as well as weak performance in exploration and production.

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Nevertheless, with crude oil prices stabilizing and a slight improvement in core refining margins, a rebound in 3Q25 results is anticipated.

Although Citi Research still preferred PETROCHINA (00857.HK) as its top pick among Chinese oil and gas stocks, SINOPEC CORP's stable dividend yield of about 6% and potential share buyback could provide some support.
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