Chinese retail tech platform Huitongda H1 profit rises on FMCG growth

Huitongda Network

28/08/2026 12:59

Overview
China retail tech platform's H1 revenue fell 3.1% yr/yr amid business structure optimization
Profit attributable to equity shareholders rose 10.5% yr/yr, driven by higher gross profit margin
AI-related revenue grew 32.3% yr/yr as company deepened focus on technology and high-margin sectors

Outlook
Company expects new growth momentum from FMCG retail chains and AI technology
Company plans to deepen integrated AI hardware and software empowerment for retail operations
Company anticipates improved supply chain efficiency and store operations through end-to-end intelligent upgrades

Result Drivers
BUSINESS STRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION - Co said scaling back low-efficiency segments and focusing on intelligent technology and FMCG retail chains led to short-term revenue decline but improved operational quality
HIGH-MARGIN FMCG GROWTH - Co said rapid growth in FMCG, especially liquor and beverages, boosted gross profit margin
AI-RELATED REVENUE EXPANSION - Co said AI-related revenue rose 32.3% yr/yr as it deepened its ALL in AI strategy

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
H1 Revenue
 
RMB 23.58 bln
 
H1 Net Income Attributable
 
RMB 153.1 mln
 

Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "buy"
The average consensus recommendation for the online services peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Huitongda Network Co Ltd is HK$18.00, about 116.9% above its August 28 closing price of HK$8.30
The stock recently traded at 11 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 7 three months ago

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