Haidilao (SEHK:6862) Stock Revenue Climbs While Margin Squeeze Deepens

Haidilao International Holding stock closed at HK$12.25 on Wednesday, roughly flat over the past week and month, even as the latest results put the focus squarely on profitability pressure. The headline is margin squeeze. Trailing net profit margin now sits at 9%, compared with 10.6% a year earlier, despite higher trailing twelve month revenue of ¥44.86b and earnings from continuing operations of ¥4.05b.

Investors who bought into Haidilao for dependable earnings quality now have to weigh a cheaper P/E of 14.4x against this thinner margin story. The full numbers tell that trade off in detail.

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H1 2026 Earnings Summary

• Revenue (H1 2026 vs. H1 2025): ¥22,336.906m vs. ¥20,703.294m (up about 7.9%)
• Net Income (Excl. Extra Items, H1 2026 vs. H1 2025): ¥1,766.871m vs. ¥1,758.525m (broadly flat, up about 0.5%)
• Basic EPS (H1 2026 vs. H1 2025): ¥0.3263 per share vs. ¥0.3248 per share (up about 0.5%)
• Total Restaurants (H1 2026 vs. H1 2025): 1,572 locations vs. 1,489 locations (up about 5.6%)

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Haidilao earnings leave room for cautious optimism

For investors leaning positive on Haidilao, the latest half year keeps the brand strength story intact. Revenue reached ¥22.34b for H1 2026, above H1 2025, while net income excluding extra items and basic EPS stayed broadly in line. That mix points to a business still attracting demand, even as profitability growth pauses. Store count rose from 1,489 to 1,572, which supports the idea that the format continues to be scalable. For a consumer restaurant group, steady earnings with measured expansion can still appeal to investors seeking exposure to Chinese dining trends.

Margin pressure keeps the Haidilao bear case alive

The numbers also give cautious investors something to hold on to. Trailing net margin has compressed from 10.6% to 9% despite higher trailing revenue of ¥44.86b and earnings from continuing operations of ¥4.05b. H1 2026 net income is only slightly above H1 2025, so operating leverage is not yet working strongly in shareholders’ favour. With hot pot exposed to input costs and discretionary spending, this softer margin profile aligns with concerns about cost pressure and traffic sensitivity. The flat share price over 7 and 30 days suggests the market is still weighing these risks.

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