STEP(SZ:002527) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-09-25 01:36Core Viewpoint - New Times has shown a mixed performance in financing activities, with a notable increase in financing balance but a decrease in shareholder numbers, indicating potential shifts in investor sentiment [1][2]. Financing Activities - On September 24, New Times recorded a financing buy amount of 37.34 million yuan, while the financing repayment was 42.99 million yuan, resulting in a net financing outflow of 5.65 million yuan [1]. - As of September 24, the total financing and securities lending balance for New Times was 418 million yuan, accounting for 3.20% of its market capitalization, which is above the 80th percentile of the past year [1]. - The securities lending activity on the same day showed no shares were sold or repaid, with a remaining balance of 7,100 shares valued at 140,100 yuan, indicating a low level of short selling [1]. Company Performance - For the first half of 2025, New Times achieved an operating revenue of 1.644 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 8.45%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.8654 million yuan, up 109.95% year-on-year [2]. - Since its A-share listing, New Times has distributed a total of 479 million yuan in dividends, with no dividends paid in the last three years [3]. Shareholder Structure - As of September 19, the number of shareholders for New Times decreased to 44,200, a reduction of 6.09%, while the average circulating shares per person increased by 6.49% to 11,983 shares [2]. - As of June 30, 2025, major shareholders included the Huaxia CSI Robotics ETF, which increased its holdings by 1.8612 million shares, and the Penghua Carbon Neutral Theme Mixed Fund, which raised its stake by 3.5102 million shares [3].