ANTA Sports Products Ltd’s shares advanced 7.1% to HK$77 on Wednesday after the company reported a record first-half revenue increase and a sharp rise in profitability.
The Hong Kong-listed sportswear manufacturer posted interim revenue of RMB 43.51 billion for the six months ended June 2026, up 12.9% from the prior-year period. Profit attributable to shareholders climbed 34.9% to RMB 9.487 billion, driven by higher sales across its multi-brand portfolio.
The company raised its interim dividend by 10.22% to HKD 1.51 per share, payable on September 22. Gross margin expanded to 63.9%, up 0.5 percentage points, while operating profit margin reached 27%, the highest in seven years. Free cash flow totaled RMB 11.63 billion, and net cash stood at RMB 39.1 billion. Inventory turnover improved by six days year-over-year.
ANTA Sports operates brands including ANTA, FILA, DESCENTE, and KOLON SPORT. The company’s results contributed to a broader gain in the Hong Kong market, which rose as much as 1.1% on the session.
