Hotung Investment Holdings (BLS) H1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• H1 2026 profit for the period was NT$73.9m, versus a NT$201.6m loss in H1 2025; realized capital gains from divestments drove the turnaround.

• Total comprehensive income was NT$104.4m, including NT$30.5m of foreign currency translation gains, versus a NT$458.5m comprehensive loss a year earlier.

• Basic and diluted EPS were NT$0.54, compared with a loss of NT$2.21 per share in H1 2025.

Financial highlights

• Revenue was NT$215.9m versus negative NT$127.1m in H1 2025; operating profit was NT$133.4m versus an operating loss of NT$194.0m.

• Profit before tax was NT$133.3m versus a loss of NT$194.1m; income tax expense rose to NT$59.3m from NT$7.4m.

• FVTPL net gains were NT$178.2m versus losses of NT$133.1m; disclosed realized capital gains from divestments were NT$185.8m.

• Dividend and distribution income was NT$10.5m versus NT$32.9m; staff costs were NT$46.4m versus NT$38.3m.

Outlook and guidance

• Over the next 12 months, priorities are organic pipeline growth, portfolio resilience, high-value opportunities and disciplined risk management amid uncertain market conditions.

• The stated aim is to preserve capital stability and deliver consistent investor value over the mid and long term.