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Jewelry giant Chow Tai Fook's shares rise 15% as higher gold price boosts profits
Chow Tai Fook surged after posting a record high profit in its latest financial year.
TL;DR
- Chow Tai Fook shares increased by 15% after reporting a record financial year performance.
- Profit attributable to shareholders was a record $9 billion Hong Kong dollars, over 50% higher year-over-year.
- Operating profit rose by 27.8% year-over-year to 18.9 billion Hong Kong dollars.
- Higher gold prices contributed to increased overall profit margins and gross profits for gold products.
- Growing demand for design-led products, especially in higher-tier Chinese cities and international markets, also boosted profits.
- Financial guidance for FY2027 exceeded expectations for both sales and margins.
- Same-store sales growth in April and May was stronger than anticipated.
- Future growth is expected from plans to open more luxury stores and signature jewelry collections.