Red Star Macalline Group (SEHK:1528) Stock Profit Rebound Masks Deep Losses

Red Star Macalline Group stock has been grinding sideways in recent weeks, yet the latest quarter lands with a sharper message. The headline is simple: the core retail and commercial property platform moved back to a small profit at the earnings per share line while still carrying very heavy trailing losses and interest strain in the background.

Q2 basic earnings per share came in at C¥0.01 with net income from ongoing operations at C¥27.2 million. At the same time, the trailing 12 month loss of more than C¥21.7b keeps the balance sheet and valuation discount firmly in focus for investors.

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Q2 2026 Earnings Summary

• Revenue, Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025: C¥1,546.2m vs. C¥1,721.6m (decline of 10.2%)
• Net Income from Ongoing Operations, Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025: C¥27.2m profit vs. C¥1,386.6m loss (swing back into profit)
• Basic EPS, Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025: C¥0.01 per share vs. a loss of C¥0.32 per share (return to positive per share earnings)
• Trailing 12 Month Net Income, Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025: C¥21,747.3m loss vs. C¥3,630.4m loss (very large widening of cumulative losses)

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Red Star Macalline earnings and the cautious bull case

For investors leaning positive on Red Star Macalline Group, the clearest support is the return to a small profit. Net income from ongoing operations moved to a C¥27.2 million profit and basic EPS turned positive at C¥0.01. That fits a gradual repair story for a mall and services platform that many already view with caution. The share price has been roughly flat over 7 days, which suggests the market is not treating this quarter as a clear break, but the shift back into profit does give the omni channel and service platform narrative some grounding.

Heavy losses keep the bearish case alive

On the risk side, the bearish angle around Red Star Macalline Group still has plenty of support. Revenue fell 10.2% year on year to C¥1,546.2 million. Trailing 12 month net income shows a loss of C¥21.7b, which is very large and widens sharply against the prior year loss. That keeps balance sheet pressure and interest costs front and centre for anyone worried about a property linked mall operator. The 90 day share price decline of 17.6% lines up with that more cautious read on the fundamentals.

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