Goldman Sachs: Rated AIA (01299) as "buy" with a target price of 85 Hong Kong dollars.

Goldman Sachs released a research report stating that AIA (01299) is optimistic about the growth prospects in the Mainland China and Hong Kong markets by 2026, mainly due to strong sales momentum and positive outlook on profit margins. For the Thailand market, AIA mentioned that due to the early release of demand after the implementation of co-payment in the first quarter of 2025, the growth of new business from the fourth quarter of 2025 to the first half of 2026 will be affected by a high base effect. The bank has a "buy" rating on AIA with a target price of HK$85.