Morgan Stanley’s research report noted that CHOW TAI FOOK (01929.HK) +0.670 (+7.001%) Short selling $31.34M; Ratio 26.166% reported a narrower SSS decline in its latest fiscal quarter, aligning with expectations. Improved operational quality, better product mix, enhanced store productivity, and expanded margins offset the drag from higher store closures. The broker reaffirmed its Overweight rating with a target price of HKD10.5.Morgan Stanley expected CHOW TAI FOOK‘s FY2025 revenue to meet guidance, with GPM and OPM toppling projections. The broker estimated the group’s focus on operational quality will persist, and net store closures may sink in FY2026. It forecast a 20% CAGR for EPS in FY2025-27.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-04-29 16:25.)Related NewsGTJAI: Trump’s Flip-Flop Sparks Selective Mkt Optimism; USD Asset Divergence May Just Be Starting