中国石化（600028）：炼油和营销拖累业绩，股东增持彰显信心

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for Sinopec (600028.SH) [6] Core Views - The exploration and development segment showed a slight increase in production, but overall profits declined due to lower prices and costs [1][2] - The refining business faced significant profit declines due to weak diesel demand and reduced refining margins [2] - The marketing and distribution segment experienced a drop in refined oil sales, although vehicle LNG sales saw substantial growth [2] - The chemical segment demonstrated effective cost reduction strategies, leading to a reduction in losses [3] - Shareholder confidence is highlighted by the recent share buyback plan initiated by the controlling shareholder [3] Summary by Sections Exploration and Development - In Q1 2025, Sinopec achieved an oil and gas equivalent production of 130.97 million barrels, a year-on-year increase of 1.7% - Crude oil production was 69.53 million barrels, down 1.2% year-on-year, while natural gas production rose by 5.1% to 3,684 billion cubic feet - The average realized price for crude oil was $71.5 per barrel, down 5.2$7.6 per thousand cubic feet, down 3.5% - Cash operating costs for oil and gas were $14.4 per barrel equivalent, a decrease of 5.3$6.2 per barrel, a decline of 13.3% year-on-year, leading to an EBIT of 2.39 billion yuan, down 65.3% year-on-year [2] Marketing and Distribution - Total refined oil sales were 55.59 million tons, a decrease of 7.1% year-on-year, with domestic and international sales down 5.3% and 12.7% respectively - Vehicle LNG retail sales reached 2.05 billion cubic meters, a significant increase of 116% year-on-year - The cash cost per ton of oil sold was 186.2 yuan, a slight increase of 2.6% year-on-year, resulting in an EBIT of 4.87 billion yuan, down 43.9% year-on-year [2] Chemical - The chemical segment's total operating volume was 19.97 million tons, up 2.4% year-on-year, with ethylene, synthetic resin, and fiber monomer and polymer production increasing by 17.7%, 17.4%, and 27.0% respectively - The unit cost for chemicals was 1,193 yuan per ton, down 12.9% year-on-year, leading to an EBIT loss of 1.32 billion yuan, a reduction in losses compared to previous periods [3] Shareholder Confidence - On April 8, 2025, the controlling shareholder announced plans to increase its stake in Sinopec A-shares and H-shares within 12 months, with 24.73 million shares already acquired by April 25, 2025, reflecting confidence in the company's future [3] Financial Forecast - Expected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are projected at 46.38 billion yuan, 50.08 billion yuan, and 52.39 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.38 yuan, 0.41 yuan, and 0.43 yuan per share [4][5]