Citi cuts target for Xinyi Glass stock from HKD 10.30 to HKD 8.10

Published on 10/25/2026 at 02:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Citi kept Xinyi Glass stock at Neutral on October 23, 2026. Profit rose 16.90 percent to RMB 1.18 billion in first-half 2026.

Profit and payout improve

Citi cut its Xinyi Glass target from HKD 10.30 to HKD 8.10 on October 23, 2026.
First-half 2026 revenue fell 3.10 percent to RMB 9.52 billion, while profit rose 16.90 percent to RMB 1.18 billion.
Xinyi Glass declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.15 per share on September 30, 2026, up 20.00 percent.

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Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited (ISIN KYG9828G1082) faces a lower Citi target of HKD 8.10 after the bank cut it from HKD 10.30 on October 23, 2026. According to Futu, Citi retained its Neutral rating and expects cost pressure to intensify in the second half.

Target cut highlights cost risk

Citi reduced its 2026 to 2028 revenue forecasts by 1.00 percent to 2.00 percent, while cutting its net profit estimates by 3.00 percent to 8.00 percent. The report attributed the pressure to weaker new housing supply in China, oversupply in float glass and higher natural-gas costs, according to Futu.

What does the target cut mean?

The latest interim figures show a mixed operating picture. Xinyi Glass reported revenue of RMB 9.52 billion for the first half of 2026, down 3.10 percent from the prior-year period, while profit attributable to equity holders reached RMB 1.18 billion, up 16.90 percent. The figures were reported by Futu.

Gross profit declined 7.70 percent to RMB 2.86 billion in the first half of 2026, and gross margin fell from 31.60 percent to 30.10 percent. The report linked the margin pressure to lower average selling prices for float and architectural glass, partly offset by lower raw-material and energy costs.

Three dated developments

On September 30, 2026, Xinyi Glass reported first-half revenue of RMB 9.52 billion and profit of RMB 1.18 billion, according to Futu. On October 20, 2026, the company presented four product categories and 24 products at Glasstec 2026 in Düsseldorf, as reported by MarketScreener. On October 23, 2026, Citi cut its target from HKD 10.30 to HKD 8.10 while keeping Neutral, according to Futu.

The payout offers a counterpoint to the weaker revenue trend. The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.15 per share for the first half of 2026, up 20.00 percent from HKD 0.125 per share, according to Futu. Xinyi Glass also said it plans to focus on higher-value glass products and expand production facilities in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Operating mix remains decisive

Automotive glass revenue increased in the first half of 2026 as overseas and China original-equipment sales grew, while float and architectural glass faced weaker pricing and property demand. That split explains why profit improved despite lower revenue, but Citi's revised target shows that investors are still weighing margin resilience against the second-half cost outlook.

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