Zoomlion stock falls after Morgan Stanley cuts target to HK$9

Published on 09/03/2026 at 12:19 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Zoomlion stock is under pressure after Morgan Stanley cut its target to HK$9 on September 3, 2026. The broker linked the move to second-quarter results that missed expectations and weaker overseas growth.

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Zoomlion (CNE100000G45) stock is facing a fresh analyst downgrade after Morgan Stanley cut its target price to HK$9 on September 3, 2026. The bank said Zoomlion's second-quarter results missed expectations, while revenue forecasts for 2026 to 2028 were lowered by 4 percent, 6 percent and 9 percent.

Second-quarter pressure

The same note said net profit forecasts for 2026 to 2028 were cut by 10 percent to 13 percent, with weaker overseas growth and lower gross margins weighing on the view. The shift matters because the new HK$9 target is down from HK$10 and still comes with a Buy rating.

What the market watches

For investors, the key point is the gap between the current quarter and the earnings path implied by the broker. Morgan Stanley's numbers point to a softer 2026 to 2028 setup even as operating expenses eased slightly in the report it cited.

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Zoomlion equipment

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology focuses on construction machinery, and the Hong Kong listing under 01157.HK is the market reference point for the stock. The current broker call keeps the spotlight on margin trends, overseas demand and whether revenue forecasts for 2026 to 2028 stabilize.

Stock level and quote

The stock was trading at HK$8.70 as of September 3, 2026, according to the market snapshot behind the broker note, leaving it below Morgan Stanley's new HK$9 target. That makes the current valuation debate more about execution than headline direction.