According to its official announcement, Akston (02715) released its H1 2026 earnings preview on July 14, projecting net profit attributable to shareholders of 150-180 million yuan, representing a surge of 2,144%-2,593% year-over-year. Excluding non-recurring items, the company posted profit of 60-75 million yuan, swinging to profitability from a loss in the prior-year period.
The stock surged 9%+ at intraday peak on July 15 before closing up 2.93% at 21.1 Hong Kong dollars. According to MIR industrial data, Akston ranked first in China's industrial robot shipments in 2025. The earnings spike was partly driven by a one-time stock revaluation from Nanjing Chemical Fiber's asset restructuring, while core improvements stem from product mix optimization, supply chain cost reduction, and tighter expense management.