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报告摘要

AIA Group Ltd. (1299 HK) Company Update Summary

Core Content

AIA Group Ltd. (1299 HK) has delivered broadly in-line FY25 results with a notable US$1.7bn buyback program for FY26, which was a positive surprise. The company also announced US$2.6bn in total dividends, marking a 10% YoY increase. These actions are expected to significantly boost total shareholder returns (TSR) in FY26.

Key Financial Highlights

Group VONB (Value of New Business) grew 15% CER (17% AER) to US$5,516mn in FY25, matching the Bloomberg consensus.
4Q VONB was US$1.2bn (+9.7% YoY), a slowdown compared to the 27% rise in 3Q25.
VONB margin reached 58.5%, up 3.6% YoY, slightly exceeding expectations, driven by a favourable product mix in Hong Kong (+3.0pct) and Thailand (+11.4pct), as well as repricing benefits in mainland China.
Group OPAT (Operating Profit After Tax) rose 8% CER (7% AER) to US$7.14bn, translating to +12% per-share growth, in line with the 9%-11% CAGR target for 2023-2026.
Operating ROE and ROEV reached 15.5% and 15.8%, respectively, both at annual highs.
USFG (Underlying Free Surplus Generation) grew 6% or 11% per share YoY to US$6.8bn, with Net FSG at US$4.45bn, up 9% / 14% per share YoY.
TSR for FY25 was US$4.7bn, through US$2.4bn in dividends and US$2.3bn in buybacks.
New buyback program for FY26 includes US$0.7bn to meet the 75% payout target under Net FSG and an additional US$1bn after a capital review.

Price Target and Recommendation

New Price Target (TP): HK$112 (up from HK$89), implying a 1.7x FY26E P/EV.
Current Price: HK$86.05, which is 30.2% below the new TP.
Reiterated BUY recommendation based on the company's resilient organic growth, prudent capital management, and positive outlook.

Geographic Performance

Hong Kong remained the key contributor to VONB, growing 28% YoY to US$2.26bn, with margin at 68.5%, up 3% YoY.
AIA China showed 20% YoY VONB growth in Jan-Feb 2026, with rebound in 2H25 after a -4% YoY dip in 1H25.
AIA Thailand experienced 13% YoY VONB growth to US$993mn, with margin at 110.9%, up 11.4% YoY.
Thailand's Growth Strategy is expected to continue driving growth, with 24% market share in total ANP and 44% in agency.

Strategic Developments

China Growth Strategy progressed well, with nine new regions contributing +56% in 2H25 to VONB, surpassing the 40% CAGR target.
Capital-light product shift in AIA China is evident, with a reduction in new business investment to US$1.4bn (-6% YoY) and a focus on returning cash to shareholders.
Share buybacks and dividend payouts are seen as a deliberate strategy to enhance shareholder returns.

Financial Forecasts (FY26E-FY28E)

Metric	FY26E	FY27E	FY28E
OPAT (US$ mn)	7,972	8,718	9,549
EPS (Reported)	0.77	0.86	0.95
Consensus EPS	0.75	0.83	0.92
P/B	2.5	2.3	2.1
P/Embedded Value	1.3	1.2	1.0
Dividend Yield	2.5%	2.7%	3.0%
Operating ROE	16.3%	16.9%	17.5%
Operating RoEV	15.5%	15.7%	15.8%

Key Risks

Slower-than-expected new business sales across markets.
Margin deterioration due to medical inflation or economic shocks.
Lower-than-expected transfer of distributable earnings from in-force to free surplus.
Prolonged low yield environment and intensified equity market volatility.

Share Performance

12-month price performance:
- Absolute: 19.8%
- Relative: 25.9%

Shareholding Structure

JPMorgan Chase & Co.: 8.9%
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.: 7.0%

Valuation Metrics

P/EV: 1.7x (new TP) vs 1.3x (current P/EV)
P/B: 2.5x (FY26E) vs 3.0x (2023A)
Dividend Yield: 2.5% (FY26E) vs 2.3% (FY25A)

Additional Notes

Analyst Certification: The analyst certifies that the views expressed reflect personal opinions and are not influenced by compensation or trading activities.
CMBIGM Ratings: The report recommends BUY, indicating potential returns over 15% in the next 12 months.
Risks and Disclosures: CMBIGM advises that the report is for informational purposes only and does not provide personalized investment advice. Investors are encouraged to consult financial advisors.

Key Metrics Comparison

Metric	FY25 Actual	CMBI Estimate	Diff.	FY26E	FY27E	Old FY26E	Old FY27E	Chg. (%)
Group VONB	5,516	5,394	+2%	6,244	7,124	6,080	6,899	+3% / +3%
VONB Margin	58.5%	57.1%	+1%	59.2%	60.2%	57.9%	58.9%	+1.3% / +1.3%
OPAT	7,136	7,086	+1%	7,972	8,718	7,736	8,459	+3% / +3%
Basic OPAT per share	0.68	0.66	+3%	0.77	0.86	0.73	0.81	+5% / +5%
Net FSG	4,451	4,162	+7%	4,727	5,071	5,545	4,455	+6%
DPS	0.248	0.248	0%	0.27	0.30	0.27	0.30	0% / 0%
Dividend Yield	2.3%	2.3%	0%	2.6%	2.7%	2.6%	2.8%	0% / 0%

Conclusion

AIA Group Ltd. continues to show strong performance and strategic execution, with positive surprises in the form of buybacks and dividend increases. The new price target of HK$112 reflects optimistic growth expectations and improved valuation metrics. The reiterated BUY recommendation highlights the company's resilient growth and consistent capital returns across pan-Asian markets. However, key risks remain, including economic uncertainty, medical inflation, and market volatility.