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The Hour Glass H1 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2027 earnings summary4 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
1H FY2027 revenue rose 20% YoY to $740.0m; profit after tax increased 28% to $96.6m.
Gross margin improved to 31.3% from 30.8%; the Board approved an interim dividend of 2.00 cents per share, unchanged YoY.
Financial highlights
Revenue and other income reached $748.6m, up 20% YoY; cost of goods sold increased 19% to $508.7m.
Profit before tax rose 29% to $124.4m; income tax expense increased 33% to $27.8m.
Profit attributable to owners was $96.3m, up 27% YoY; basic and diluted EPS increased 29% to 15.09 cents.
Net cash from operating activities was $94.4m versus $108.2m in 1H FY2026.
Outlook and guidance
Despite global economic uncertainties and rising interest rates affecting consumer sentiment, resilience is expected.
Barring unforeseen circumstances, profitability is expected for the full financial year.
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- Net profit surged 23% on 14% higher revenue, with stable margins and robust cash position.AGSH1 2026
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The Hour Glass Limited is a Singapore-based luxury watch retailer operating multi-brand boutiques and specialty stores. The company distributes and sells timepieces from a range of high-end Swiss and international watch brands. It has retail operations across Southeast Asia and Oceania, with a focus on premium customer service and horological expertise. The company is headquartered in Singapore, and its shares are listed on the SGX.