MAN WAH HOLDINGS (01999) saw its share price decline over 4% in the latest session, bringing the total drop since its earnings release to approximately 15%. As of the latest update, the stock was down 4.01% to HK$3.59, with a trading turnover of HK$69.98 million.
The recent performance follows the company's announcement of its full-year results for fiscal year 2026 on May 15. MAN WAH reported revenue of HK$16.429 billion, marking a year-on-year decrease of 2.8%. Its attributable net profit to owners was HK$1.812 billion, down 12.1% compared to the previous year.
Analysis suggests that while the company's revenue demonstrated relative resilience, supported by domestic efforts in online channels and a combination of organic growth and acquisitions overseas, its profit margins faced significant pressure. This pressure is attributed to several factors, including increased expenses from domestic online sales expansion and external challenges in overseas markets, such as tariffs, raw material costs, and adverse foreign exchange movements, which collectively resulted in a financial impact of approximately HK$40 million for the full fiscal year.
Looking ahead, it is anticipated that the impact from tariffs and exchange rate fluctuations may diminish. However, pressures from rising raw material costs are expected to intensify, likely continuing to strain the company's profitability in the near term.