China's Haidilao rises most in 4-1/2 months on higher revenue, dividend

Haidilao International Holding

26/08/2026 03:02

** Shares of Haidilao International 6862.HK climb 6.1% to HK$12.11, set for the biggest one-day pct gain since April 16 
** Stock hit the highest level since July 30 in the second rising session
** Chinese hot-pot restaurant chain operator said its H1 revenue up 7.9% y/y and net profit up 0.5% y/y 
** Co announces an interim dividend of HK$0.377 per share, compared with an interim dividend of HK$0.338 a year earlier
** Jefferies, with a "Hold" rating, says Haidilao's 1H26 results are in line with market expectations, while the dividend payout is better than expected 
** Interim dividend per share of HK$0.377, indicating about 98% dividend payout, as compared to 95% in 1H25 and 84% in 2H25 - Jefferies
** YTD, stock down 16.4%, while benchmark Hang Seng Index .HSI up 0.5%
     

(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
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