{
  "id": 2185772,
  "title": "Li Ning Company Limited Announces 2026 Interim Results",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/li-ning-company-limited-announces-2026-interim-results",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-20T17:09:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Arabian Post",
    "slug": "arabian-post",
    "url": "https://thearabianpost.com/li-ning-company-limited-announces-2026-interim-results/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Li Ning Company Limited unveiled its interim financial results for the first half of 2026, showcasing a steady performance in line with its strategic objectives. The Group reported a revenue of RMB15,235 million, reflecting a 2.8% increase year-on-year. Gross profit margin expanded by 0.9 percentage points to 50.9%, up from 50.0% the previous year. Net profit attributable to equity holders amounted to RMB1,816 million, with a profit margin of 11.9% and an EBITDA margin of 22.1%. The company declared an interim dividend of RMB35.12 cents per ordinary share for the six months ended 30 June 2026. The company's retail sell-through for the overall platform saw low-single-digit growth, while offline channel new product sales accounted for 83% of total offline sales. Li Ning's inventory-to-sales ratio remained at a healthy 4-month level. The company's net cash generated from operating activities decreased compared to the same period last year, due to increased marketing expenses and taxes. However, the cash balance increased to RMB19,389 million as a result of significant deposits. Li Ning continues to implement its \"Single Brand, Multi-categories, Diversified Channels\" strategy, enhancing product technology performance and optimizing channel efficiency. The company also strengthened its partnerships with the Chinese Olympic Committee and NBA superstar Stephen Curry.",
  "summary": "Firmly Implementing the \"Single Brand, Multi-categories, Diversified Channels\" Strategy; Super BOOM Capsule Technology Achieves Full Commercialization; Deepens Global Professional Sports Resources Together with Curry FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS In the first half of the year, the Group recorded the following operating results: Revenue rose by 2.8% to RMB15,235 million; gross profit margin increased by…",
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}