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Zhongsheng Group H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary31 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Revenue for H1 2026 declined 18.5% year-over-year to RMB63,022.3 million, mainly due to lower new and pre-owned vehicle sales volumes and average selling prices.
Gross profit increased 20.0% year-over-year to RMB5,052.7 million, with gross margin improving to 8.0% from 5.4% due to after-sales services and better cost structure.
Profit attributable to owners dropped 89.1% year-over-year to RMB110.6 million, reflecting lower commission income and operational profit.
The company continued to optimize its dealership network, closing underperforming stores and expanding NEV brand presence.
No interim dividend was declared for the period.
Financial highlights
New car sales volume fell 17.6% year-over-year to 188,463 units; pre-owned car sales volume dropped 35.9% to 71,302 units.
After-sales services revenue was stable at RMB11,538.8 million, with gross profit up 2.7% to RMB5,585.6 million and margin rising to 48.4%.
Commission income plunged 78.7% to RMB392 million due to regulatory changes.
Operating profit margin decreased to 1.3% from 2.5% year-over-year.
Basic and diluted EPS was RMB0.047, down from RMB0.427 year-over-year.
Outlook and guidance
Plans to operate 300 NEV brand stores by year-end, targeting NEV sales to reach 35% of total volume run rate by December 2026.
Continued focus on network optimization, cost efficiency, and after-sales service expansion.
Pre-owned business will remain a supporting function, with resources redirected to core new car and after-sales segments.
Prudent capex and property utilization will remain a priority in network expansion.
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Zhongsheng Group Holdings Limited is an automotive dealership group engaged in the sale of new and pre-owned vehicles, as well as the provision of after-sales services. The company operates a network of dealerships, offering a range of luxury and mid-to-high-end automobile brands. Its services include vehicle maintenance, repair, insurance, and financing solutions. The company is headquartered in Dalian, China, and its shares are listed on the SEHK.