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Hong Kong's Link REIT interim revenue falls on negative rental reversions

By Reuters News


Overview

  • Hong Kong REIT's interim revenue fell 1.6% yr/yr due to negative rental reversions

  • Net property income declined 0.8% as cost controls partly offset lower revenue

  • Total distributable amount rose 0.4%, distribution per unit stable


Outlook

  • Company expects gradual recovery in Hong Kong retail, but pace remains uneven across segments

  • Link REIT plans HK$800 mln capital expenditure for projects through 2028/2029

  • Company expects completion of HK$2.3 bln disposal of 700 Nathan Road in Q1 2027


Result Drivers

  • NEGATIVE RENTAL REVERSIONS - Co said revenue fell due to negative rental reversions in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland, reflecting lagging recovery of non-discretionary retail and pressure from online consumption

  • COST SAVINGS - Disciplined operating cost management and ongoing efficiency initiatives reduced property operating expenses, partly offsetting revenue decline

  • ASSET DISPOSALS - Disposal of assets in Singapore and Australia contributed to lower portfolio valuation and revenue in the international segment


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

H1 Revenue

HK$6.91 bln

H1 Net Income Attributable

HK$796 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 12 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the commercial reits peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Link Real Estate Investment Trust is HK$44.55, about 10.8% above its November 11 closing price of HK$40.20

  • The stock recently traded at 16 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 16 three months ago


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  • Nov 9 - Office Properties Income Trust posts Q3 loss per share of $2.09


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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)

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