LAOPU GOLD has fallen 30% from its peak! Wall Street: The revenue growth rate in the first half of the year was "slow," and the pricing strategy in the second half is key

LAOPU GOLD achieved strong year-on-year growth in the first half of the year, but its performance was slightly below analyst expectations. The rise in gold prices has put pressure on gross margins, and investor concerns about profitability have intensified. Wall Street analysts believe that pricing strategy will be key in the second half of the year; a price increase of less than 10% may continue to pressure gross margins, while an increase of more than 10% could face sales risks. The performance guidance is slightly below expectations, with revenue projected at 12-12.5 billion RMB and net profit guidance at 2.23-2.28 billion RMB. Analysts generally believe that the pressure on gross margins mainly stems from the rise in gold prices