Shares of WHARF REIC (01997) tumbled 5.91% during intraday trading on Thursday, as investors reacted to the company's latest financial results.
The sharp decline came after the company reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 176 million for the first half of the fiscal year. While revenue reached HKD 6,340 million, the swing to a loss appeared to overshadow the top-line figure and a declared first interim dividend of HK$0.94 per share.
The negative earnings surprise raised concerns about the real estate investment trust's profitability amid a challenging operating environment, prompting a sell-off in the stock.