CKH Opens Down Over 2%; Interim Underlying NP Mounts 6%; Victor Li Says Many Uncertainties in 2H, Caution Needed
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.CKH Holdings opened down over 2% following interim results showing a 6% revenue rise and significant profit growth. Despite strong financials, Chairman Victor Li warned of numerous uncertainties in the second half of the year, urging caution. Co-Managing Director Dominic Lai emphasized prudence for long-term stability, advising against reckless actions amid unclear developments.
CKH HOLDINGS (00001.HK) -3.800 (-5.256%) Short selling $107.75M; Ratio 24.943% opened down 2.14% after results, trading at HKD70.75.
The company announced after market close yesterday its interim results for the six months ended June under the post-IFRS 16 basis. Total revenue mounted 6% YoY to HKD255.392 billion; net profit was HKD26.801 billion, surging 30.46x YoY, with EPS at HKD7. Underlying net profit (excluding the UK telecom business) lifted 7% to HKD12.581 billion. An interim DPS of HKD0.7455 was declared, compared with HKD0.71 in the same period last year.
Dominic Lai, Co-Managing Director of CKH HOLDINGS, said Chairman Victor Li instructed on Wednesday that additional remarks be delivered in Cantonese. He said the group recovered substantial funds in 1H26, but there remain many uncertainties in 2H26. Many developments are difficult to see through clearly, requiring greater caution. He stressed that prudence is essential for long-term stability. Lai personally described the situation as: if things are unclear, do not rush ahead recklessly.
(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-08-13 16:25.)