Understanding the Market | Dongfang Selection rebounds by over 7%, receiving 1 million shares increase from New Oriental, Goldman Sachs optimistic about its improvement in operating gross profit margin in the fourth quarter

Dongfang Selection rebounded by more than 7%, after falling by over 10% yesterday. As of the time of publication, it rose by 7.27% to HKD 17.12, with a turnover of HKD 129 million. According to the latest information from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, on April 24, Dongfang Selection received New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.'s on-market increase of 1 million shares at an average price of HKD 17.3879 per share, involving approximately HKD 1738.79 million. After the increase, New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.'s latest shareholding amount is 588 million shares, with a shareholding ratio rising to 57.04%. Goldman Sachs research report pointed out that the worst situation for Dongfang Selection has passed, and it is expected that the operating gross profit margin will improve to 7% in the fourth quarter of the 2024 fiscal year. The bank has lowered Dongfang Selection's target price from HKD 21.5 to HKD 18.4, based on increased profit margin pressure, with an investment rating of "Neutral"