Anker Innovations (00668) jumped more than 4% in early trading on Friday, with its share price hitting a record high since its listing. As of the time of writing, the stock was up 3.86% at HK$140.0, with a trading turnover of HK$38.1578 million.
On the news front, the company released its interim results, reporting first-half revenue of RMB 16.605 billion, up 29.05% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 1.702 billion, a year-on-year increase of 45.86%, while non-GAAP net profit attributable to shareholders came in at RMB 1.439 billion, up 49.65% year-on-year. Notably, in the second quarter, the company's single-quarter profit crossed the RMB 1 billion threshold for the first time, surpassing market expectations.
A research note from Caitong Securities highlighted that on the product front, driven by rising energy prices in Europe, the company's energy storage products are expected to grow rapidly, potentially forming a second growth curve. The company is also actively rolling out new products based on its core technological advantages to enrich its product portfolio. On the channel side, it is strengthening global brand building, consolidating its presence in mature markets like Europe and the US while expanding into emerging markets to boost global brand awareness.