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Auntea Jenny's H1 profit up 58%, payout ratio rises to 66%, shares jump over 14%
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Shares of Auntea Jenny (stock code 02589) surged over 14% in Hong Kong trading, reaching 80.2 Hong Kong dollars with a turnover of 47.03 million Hong Kong dollars. The rally followed the company's announcement of strong first-half 2025 financial results, with revenue rising 42.4% year-on-year to 2.589 billion yuan, gross profit up 43.2% to 818 million yuan, and net profit surging 58.3% to 321 million yuan. Adjusted net profit increased 41.6% to 345 million yuan. The company also boosted its dividend payout ratio to 66%, signaling generous shareholder returns. Auntea Jenny maintained a rapid store expansion pace, with total store count reaching 13,155, a net increase of 3,719 year-on-year and 1,706 since the end of 2024. Additionally, in the previous month, six shareholders issued voluntary lock-up commitments extending from August 7 to November 7, citing confidence in the company's operational strength, mature systems, management team, and long-term growth prospects in the consumer sector.
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Hong Kong, August 2025 – Shares of Auntea Jenny (02589) rose more than 14% in trading today. As of the time of writing, the stock was up 14.65%, trading at HKD 80.20, with a turnover of approximately HKD 47.03 million.
Key Financial Highlights (First Half 2025)
- Revenue: RMB 2.589 billion, up 42.4% year-on-year
- Gross Profit: RMB 818 million, up 43.2% year-on-year
- Net Profit for the Period: RMB 321 million, up 58.3% year-on-year
- Adjusted Net Profit for the Period: RMB 345 million, up 41.6% year-on-year
Shareholder Returns and Store Expansion
The company also increased its dividend payout ratio to 66%, reflecting a generous return to shareholders. Meanwhile, Auntea Jenny maintained a rapid pace of store expansion, with a total of 13,155 stores as of the reporting period. This represents a net increase of 3,719 stores year-on-year and 1,706 stores compared to the end of 2025.
Voluntary Lock-Up Commitments from Shareholders
Notably, last month, Auntea Jenny announced that six shareholders had issued voluntary lock-up commitments. The commitments, which reflect strong confidence in the company’s operational capabilities, mature management system, core management team, and long-term growth potential in the consumer sector, extend from August 7 to November 7, following the expiration of the first lock-up period.
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智通财经Regional