Aluminum Corporation Of China Limited (601600.SH) has released its interim results for the first half of 2026, posting a substantial year-on-year increase in profitability. The company achieved total operating revenue of RMB 125.413 billion during the reporting period, marking a 7.74% rise compared to the same timeframe last year.
Net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company reached RMB 11.871 billion, representing a robust 67.91% growth from the prior-year period. Meanwhile, net profit excluding non-recurring gains and losses climbed 67.84% to RMB 11.65 billion. Basic earnings per share stood at RMB 0.693. In conjunction with the results, the board has declared an interim cash dividend of RMB 0.276 per share (tax inclusive) for the first half of 2026, payable to all shareholders.
During the initial six months of the year, the company fully implemented its extreme operating management system, capitalizing on favorable industry and market trends. With steady and orderly production management, the firm maintained stable and high-quality output across its product lines. By intensifying cost-control measures and strengthening end-to-end supply chain management, the company continuously enhanced its value-creation and cash-generation capabilities, culminating in a significant improvement in operational performance.
The notable increase in net profit attributable to shareholders relative to the same period last year was primarily driven by higher selling prices for primary aluminum, which contributed positively to earnings. Conversely, lower alumina selling prices exerted a dampening effect on profits, while cost-reduction initiatives added further gains. The growth in operating revenue was similarly influenced by the year-on-year increase in primary aluminum prices, offset partially by declines in alumina pricing.
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