Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-26 04:54Core Viewpoint - Chow Tai Fook Jewelry Group Limited reported disappointing interim results, leading to a significant drop in stock price, with revenue and net profit falling short of market expectations [1][2] Financial Performance - For the first half of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, Chow Tai Fook achieved revenue of HKD 38.99 billion, a year-on-year decline of approximately 1.1%, below the market expectation of HKD 40.19 billion [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 2.53 billion, a slight increase of 0.16% year-on-year, but lower than the expected HKD 2.63 billion [1] - The group's operating profit remained resilient at HKD 6.823 billion, a year-on-year growth of 0.7%, supported by high-margin pricing jewelry and rising gold prices [2] Market Conditions - International gold prices have shown high volatility, with London gold prices fluctuating around USD 4,160.77 per ounce as of November 26, 2023, impacting the jewelry industry [2] - The price of gold jewelry in domestic markets has risen, with Chow Tai Fook's gold price reported at HKD 1,312 per gram [2] Same-Store Sales Performance - The company reported a 2.6% increase in same-store sales for its directly operated retail points in mainland China, and a 4.8% increase for franchise retail points [3] - Same-store sales in Hong Kong and Macau rose by 4.4%, driven by improved retail consumption and increased foot traffic [3] - Specifically, Hong Kong saw a 1.8% increase in same-store sales, while Macau experienced a significant growth of 13.7% [3]