Shares of Haidilao, the Chinese hotpot restaurant operator, jumped 6.3% to HK$12.13 on Wednesday after the company reported first-half revenue growth of nearly 8% year-over-year.
The company posted total revenue of RMB 22.337 billion for the six months ended June 30, while core operating profit increased 4.4% to RMB 2.513 billion. Net income attributable to shareholders rose to RMB 1.767 billion, with earnings per share reaching RMB 0.33, exceeding analyst expectations.
The delivery segment experienced particularly strong performance, surging 121% year-over-year. The company declared an interim dividend of HK$0.377 per share, payable on September 23, 2026. Haidilao’s shares outperformed the broader market as the Hang Seng Index gained up to 1% on the same day.
The results reflect continued recovery in China’s dining sector amid shifting consumer preferences toward delivery services.
