Eastroc Beverage (Group) Co., Ltd. released its unaudited 2026 interim results.
Revenue climbed 15.87% year-on-year to RMB12.44 billion, driven mainly by energy drinks (71.86% of sales) and expanding contributions from electrolyte and tea beverages. Net profit attributable to shareholders increased 20.72% to RMB2.87 billion, while profit before tax rose 20.82% to RMB3.63 billion.
Gross margin improved to 47.6% from 44.4%, reflecting effective raw-material cost control. Operating cash inflow grew 43.21% to RMB2.49 billion.
Management proposed an interim dividend of RMB3.00 per share (RMB30.00 per 10 shares, inclusive of tax), totalling an estimated RMB2.18 billion, subject to shareholder approval at the second EGM of 2026. Earnings per share were RMB3.99 (basic).
As at 30 June 2026, total assets stood at RMB35.80 billion—up 33.98% from year-end 2025—while equity attributable to owners more than doubled to RMB19.48 billion, bolstered by proceeds from the February 2026 Hong Kong listing and retained earnings. Net debt remained zero; cash, time deposits and restricted deposits reached RMB16.87 billion.
Regional sales were led by South China at RMB3.18 billion, with North and Central China delivering the fastest growth at 24.90% and 20.48%, respectively.
During the period the company issued 169.43 million bonus shares, completed its Hong Kong IPO raising net proceeds of HK$10.94 billion, and repurchased 7.12 million A shares for RMB1.04 billion, recorded as treasury stock.
Capital expenditure reached RMB1.32 billion, focused on new capacity in Zhongshan and Kunming bases. Committed but unprovided capex totaled RMB568.43 million at mid-year.
Management reaffirmed the “1+6” multi-category strategy and highlighted robust cash holdings and expanded production network to support continued growth.
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