Quant Note – 2Q24 wrap-up: Somethings better
2Q24 is the third consecutive quarter that NPAT-MI has extended the chain of positive growth. Some positive signals of a recovery trend were shown in the general number of companies’ FS: (1) A positive NPAT-MI growth of +15.6% yoy, which is higher than 1Q24 regardless of the higher base, (2) non-financial recorded a strong recovery in 2Q24, with a growth pace of 31% yoy
Featured Analysis
HDG – Brief – [NONRATED] – NPAT boosted by drop in interest expenses
VJC – Brief – [NONRATED] – Strong core business, new supplying incoming
Seafood: Pangasius market – Indepth – [Overweight] – The tide is turning
VCB- Earnings review-[BUY]- Enhancing asset quality
POW – Earnings review – [HOLD] – Positive results from the low base
HVN – Brief – [NONRATED] – Debt write-off saved bottom line
MWG – Brief – [HOLD] – BHX would open 50 – 100 stores in 2H24F
