On August 27, NCI fell 3.74% in regular trading, trading at 47.62 HKD/share, with turnover of approximately 79.28 million HKD.
On the news front, the company released its interim results on August 26 showing H1 net profit attributable to shareholders of 22.79 billion yuan, up 54% year-over-year, with revenue rising 18.9% to 83.26 billion yuan. However, results fell within the previously announced guidance range of 40%-60% growth, and the stock had already risen 3.13% on August 26 in anticipation. The interim dividend of 0.73 yuan per share represents a payout ratio of only 10%, disappointing income-focused investors.
Additionally, the market has raised concerns over earnings sustainability, as profits are heavily reliant on equity market performance. Investment income nearly doubled in H1, but the company had previously seen Q1 revenue plunge 33.7% due to capital market volatility, highlighting the cyclical vulnerability of its profit base. The current pullback reflects a classic buy-the-rumor-sell-the-news pattern combined with structural earnings quality doubts.
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