Shares of China Tourism Group Duty Free Corporation Ltd. (CTG Duty Free) plummeted by 8.13% on Monday, October 15th, 2024, as the company reported a significant drop in its nine-month profits.
According to a preliminary report filed with the Hong Kong Exchange, CTG Duty Free's attributable profit for the nine months ended September 30th, 2024, fell by a staggering 25% to 3.92 billion yuan, down from 5.21 billion yuan in the same period last year. The retailer's earnings per share also decreased by 25% to 1.8950 yuan, compared to 2.5165 yuan in the previous year.
The company's operating income for the nine-month period declined by 15% to 43 billion yuan, down from 50.8 billion yuan a year earlier. The disappointing financial results weighed heavily on CTG Duty Free's stock, as shares closed 8% lower at HK$53.85 in Hong Kong and 3% lower in Shanghai during Tuesday's trading session.
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