Haw Par (H02) H1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the half year ended 30 June 2026 declined 8.2% year-over-year to $115.9m, reflecting softer consumer sentiment and a high comparative base from advanced orders in 2025.

• Profit for the period fell 25.2% to $107.9m, with earnings per share at 48.7 cents, down from 65.1 cents a year earlier.

• Other income dropped 29.9% due to lower dividend and interest income from strategic investments.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit decreased 9.6% to $64.6m, with gross margin slightly lower at 55.7% versus 56.5% last year.

• Operating profit before tax was $115.2m, down 24.2% year-over-year.

• Cash and bank balances declined 15.5% to $669.1m, mainly due to increased investments and dividend payments.

• Strategic and long-term investments rose 12.0% to $3.8b, driven by higher market valuations.

Outlook and guidance

• Persistent inflation and geopolitical conflicts are expected to continue softening consumer demand and create a challenging operating environment.

• Emphasis will be placed on disciplined cost management and operational resilience in the coming periods.