Back 18 Jul 2025

Qian Hu Reports Flat Revenue for 1H2025; Net Profit Drops 88% Amid Market Volatility

Link: https://links.sgx.com/1.0.0/corporate-announcements/DVBW4LLN33Q6IZAN/a1066f79ecf951cd5249889519db9798308ca9d016b459cbd8dc94ab83fb403d

Summary:

  • Financial Overview (1H2025):

    • Revenue: $35.1M, flat YoY (↓0.2%)

    • Net Profit: $31K, ↓87.7% from $251K in 1H2024

    • Gross Profit: Up slightly by 1.1% to $12.5M

    • EPS: Fell to 0.03 cents (from 0.22 cents)

    • NAV/share: 34.46 cents, down 1.7%

    • Cash Position: Strong at $14.1M

  • Segment Performance:

    • Fish: Revenue up 5.3% to $15.2M; profit ↓11.8% due to lower handling fees

    • Accessories: Revenue ↓3.9% but profit ↑81.3% from improved margins and inventory management

    • Plastics: Revenue ↓4.4%, profit ↓23.2% due to higher raw material costs and product mix changes

  • Operating Challenges:

    • Global volatility from geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, and US tariffs

    • Ongoing supply chain disruptions and cost escalations from regional sourcing shifts

  • Strategic Response & Outlook:

    • Doubling down on innovation, AI adoption, and regional distribution expansion

    • Exploring strategic partnerships to diversify revenue streams

    • Group expects to remain profitable in 2H2025, barring unforeseen challenges