Lianlian DigiTech (2598) H1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026, rose 11.9% year-over-year to RMB875.6 million, driven by global payment and value-added services growth.

• Net profit dropped sharply to RMB10.9 million from RMB1,511.3 million a year earlier, mainly due to the absence of one-off gains from prior year asset disposals.

• The company advanced its AI-native and globalization strategy, expanded its payment license portfolio, and launched new AI-driven products and partnerships.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased 11.9% year-over-year to RMB454.4 million, with gross margin stable at 51.9%.

• EBITDA (non-IFRS) was RMB23.5 million, down 98.8% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA (non-IFRS) also RMB23.5 million.

• Total assets stood at RMB22.1 billion, with total equity at RMB3.0 billion as of June 30, 2026.

• Basic and diluted EPS were both RMB0.01, compared to RMB1.42 and RMB1.39, respectively, in the prior year.

Outlook and guidance

• The company will continue to focus on AI-native technology, global expansion, and ecosystem partnerships to drive long-term growth.

• Plans include further investment in technology, license acquisition, and international market presence, leveraging Hong Kong as a global hub.