Core Viewpoint - Chow Tai Fook is gradually recovering from the challenges posed by high gold prices, showing signs of stabilization in its performance for the first half of the 2026 fiscal year despite a slight revenue decline compared to the previous year [2][4]. Financial Performance - For the first half of the 2026 fiscal year, Chow Tai Fook reported revenue of HKD 38.986 billion, a slight decrease of 0.5% year-on-year, while operating profit increased by 0.7% to HKD 6.823 billion [3][4]. - The company's net profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 2.534 billion, reflecting a marginal increase of 0.1% compared to the previous year [3][4]. - The operating profit margin reached 17.5%, the highest in nearly five years, attributed to cost control and an increase in the proportion of high-margin products [3][5]. Strategic Initiatives - Chow Tai Fook has implemented a comprehensive brand transformation strategy and closed 896 stores in mainland China during the 2025 fiscal year, shifting from a strategy of "scale expansion" to "value cultivation" [4][5]. - The retail value contribution of priced jewelry in the mainland market increased from 27.4% to 31.8% year-on-year, with strong sales from key product lines such as the Palace Museum series [4][5]. Market Expansion and Digitalization - The company plans to open six new stores in international markets by June 2026 and aims to expand into new markets, including the Middle East, over the next two years [6]. - Chow Tai Fook is enhancing operational efficiency through digitalization, including a flexible manufacturing process that reduces delivery times for customized products to within 10 days [5][6].