Ajisen (China) Holdings (00538) has announced its interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, showing a 30.0% decline in net profit attributable to shareholders despite a modest increase in revenue.

The company reported revenue of RMB 890 million for the period, up 1.7% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders came in at RMB 16.967 million, down from the prior year's figure, with basic earnings per share of RMB 0.02.

The restaurant business continues to serve as the group's primary revenue generator, accounting for approximately 98.0% of total revenue, compared to 97.0% in the same period of 2025. Sales from the restaurant segment reached approximately RMB 873 million, representing a 2.8% increase from the roughly RMB 849 million recorded in the corresponding period last year.

By geographical segment, Hong Kong restaurants saw a notable 25.9% increase in sales, primarily driven by a net increase in the number of outlets. In contrast, mainland China restaurant sales experienced a slight decline of 1.0%.

During the period, the proportion of delivery and takeaway sales within the mainland China restaurant business continued to rise, reflecting a further shift in consumer dining habits. The overall growth in restaurant sales was largely attributed to the expansion of the Hong Kong store network, which was sufficient to offset the modest decline in mainland China restaurant sales.