Chengxin Lithium Group (002240) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for H1 2026 reached ¥7.36 billion, up 355.94% year-over-year, driven by higher lithium product sales volume and prices.

• Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥1.01 billion, a 220.30% increase year-over-year.

• Gross margin for lithium products improved significantly as the industry shifted from oversupply to a tight supply-demand balance.

• Overseas expansion, especially the Indonesian lithium plant, contributed to both volume and profitability growth.

• The company strengthened its upstream lithium resource base, notably acquiring full control of the high-grade Muruo lithium mine.

Financial highlights

• Operating income: ¥7.36 billion, up 355.94% year-over-year.

• Net profit attributable to shareholders: ¥1.01 billion, up 220.30% year-over-year.

• Basic and diluted EPS: ¥1.11, compared to -¥0.92 in the prior year.

• Gross margin for lithium products: 31.75%, up 35.47 percentage points year-over-year.

• Total assets at period end: ¥29.93 billion, up 33.15% from year-end 2025.

Outlook and guidance

• The company plans to further expand lithium product capacity in response to global demand.

• Focus remains on securing upstream resources and optimizing production efficiency.

• Ongoing investments in the Muruo lithium mine and Indonesian projects are expected to support future growth.