Toy maker Dream International's H1 revenue rises 12% on higher order volumes

Dream International

26/08/2026 14:13

Overview
Hong Kong-listed toy maker's H1 revenue rose 12% yr/yr on higher order volumes
Net profit for H1 fell yr/yr as higher costs compressed margins
Company maintained interim dividend at HK25 cents per share

Outlook
Company did not provide specific financial guidance or forecasts for the current or future periods in the press release

Result Drivers
HIGHER ORDER VOLUMES - Revenue growth was driven by increased orders from key customers and sustained demand across major markets
COST PRESSURES - Higher labour and raw material costs weighed on gross profit and compressed margins
PLUSH TOYS GROWTH - Plush stuffed toys segment revenue rose 17% yr/yr, supported by higher orders from existing and new customers

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
H1 Revenue
 
HK$2.9 bln
 
H1 Net Income Attributable
 
HK$205.9 mln
 

Analyst Coverage
The stock recently traded at 9 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 10 three months ago

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