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<Research> Citi Expects HUANENG POWER (00902.HK) EPS and Dividends to Decline in 2026-2027, Rates Sell
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Citi issued a research report stating that HUANENG POWER (00902.HK) recorded a 1Q net profit decline of 9.8% YoY to RMB4.483 billion. Among which, contributions from wind and solar power plants decreased. Pre-tax profit from wind power fell 19.7% YoY to RMB1.808 billion, while solar power dropped 58.7% YoY to RMB0.233 billion, which was not offset by a 9% YoY increase in profit from coal-fired power plants to RMB4.341 billion. During the period, electricity sales in China declined 4.8% YoY, while the average tariff decreased 5.6% YoY to RMB460.73 per megawatt-hour.

Citi expects HUANENG POWER's EPS and dividends to decline in 2026-2027, reducing its attractiveness as a dividend stock. The broker maintained its Sell rating on HUANENG POWER with a TP of HKD4.6. (ec/da)

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