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BYD shares decline as first-half earnings are affected by intense China competition
Key points
- BYD's shares dropped nearly 5% in Hong Kong.
- First-half net profit decreased 20.5% to 12.3 billion yuan.
- First-half revenue fell 7.1% to 344.8 billion yuan.
- Competition and rising costs impacted profit margins.
BYD Reports First-Half Financial Decline
Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturer BYD saw its shares fall nearly 5% in Hong Kong following the release of its interim financial results. For the first half of the year, BYD reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of 12.3 billion yuan, marking a 20.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Revenue for the same period was 344.8 billion yuan, down 7.1% year-on-year.
Second-Quarter Performance
In the second quarter, BYD's net profit reached 8.2 billion yuan, an increase of 30% from the prior year. However, revenue for the second quarter declined 3% year-on-year to 194.6 billion yuan, according to analysis by Citi.
Market Challenges and Export Growth
BYD cited several factors contributing to its financial performance, including intense competition within China's auto industry, sluggish domestic demand, and increasing costs for commodities, raw materials, and chips, which collectively squeezed profit margins. Despite these domestic challenges, BYD's exports showed significant growth, rising 67.8% year-on-year to 792,000 vehicles in the first half. Sales of its FANGCHENGBAO, Denza, and Yangwang brands in China grew 61% year-on-year, accounting for 12.8% of the group's passenger vehicle sales.
Analyst Outlook
Citi projects BYD's third-quarter core earnings to reach 13.5 billion yuan and forecasts a full-year net profit of 41.2 billion yuan, potentially exceeding consensus estimates by 8%.
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BYD's shares fell nearly 5% after reporting a 20.5% decrease in first-half net profit to 12.3 billion yuan and a 7.1% drop in revenue to 344.8 billion yuan. The company attributed the decline to fierce competition, rising costs, and sluggish domestic demand in China's auto industry, despite strong export growth.