Shares of U-PRESID CHINA surged 5.13% during intraday trading on Friday, following the release of the company's robust first-quarter financial results.

The company reported an after-tax profit of approximately RMB 737 million for the first quarter of 2026, representing a significant year-on-year increase of 22.46%. According to Huatai Securities, even after excluding one-time gains, the after-tax profit still grew by 10.3%, demonstrating resilient operational performance. Overall revenue for the quarter increased by a mid-single-digit percentage, with both the beverage and food segments reporting similar growth rates.

Analysts noted that the company is committed to maintaining stable pricing and leading product competitiveness. The expectation of steady operations, supported by a historically high dividend payout ratio, makes the stock's dividend yield particularly attractive to investors, contributing to the positive market sentiment.