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Li Ning Company Limited H1 2025 earnings summary

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H1 2025 earnings summary22 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Revenue grew 3.3% year-over-year to RMB14.817 billion for the six months ended 30 June 2025, with net profit at RMB1.737 billion and a net profit margin of 11.7%, despite a challenging macro environment and higher effective tax rate.

  • Gross profit margin decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 50.0%, reflecting deeper discounts, channel mix shifts, and increased promotional activity.

  • Operational focus remained on stability, core product investment, channel optimization, and digital transformation.

  • Strategic partnerships with the Chinese Olympic Committee and product innovation in running, badminton, and basketball supported brand momentum.

  • Interim dividend declared at RMB33.59 cents per share with a 50% payout ratio.

Financial highlights

  • EBITDA margin was 23.7%, with EBITDA at RMB3.51 billion (+2.0% YoY); operating profit margin was 16.5% (+1.5% YoY), and basic EPS was 67.4 RMB cents, down 11% year-over-year.

  • Net operating cash inflow was RMB2.41 billion; cash and cash equivalents rose to RMB11.8 billion as of 30 June 2025.

  • No outstanding borrowings; net cash position improved to RMB19.191 billion, with banking facilities of RMB14.74 billion available.

  • Inventory turnover was 61 days, improving by 1 day year-over-year; cash conversion cycle steady at 31 days.

  • Interim dividend payout ratio at 50% to sustain shareholder returns.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year revenue target maintained at flat, with net profit margin expected in high single digits; management remains cautious but optimistic, focusing on sustainable long-term growth.

  • Continued focus on product innovation, channel efficiency, digital transformation, and prudent risk management.

  • Plans to accelerate R&D, expand in women’s, outdoor, and youth sports, and deepen Olympic marketing.

  • Cautious outlook for H2 due to higher expenses, Olympic sponsorship costs, and persistent weak consumer demand.

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Li Ning Company Limited, founded by former Chinese Olympic gymnast Li Ning in 1989, has grown into a prominent sportswear and sports equipment company. The company's extensive product portfolio includes sports footwear, apparel, and accessories for both sport and leisure purposes. Li Ning operates through a mix of franchised, self-operated retail outlets, and online channels, marketing its products under its own brand. The company also manages a manufacturing facility in Nanning, Guangxi. Li Ning is headquartered in Beijing, China, and its shares are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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