ZTE's (SHE:000063, HKG:0763) attributable profit fell 88% year over year to 264.4 million yuan in the third quarter, according to a Wednesday filing with the Shenzhen bourse.
The telecommunications equipment manufacturer logged earnings per share of 0.06 yuan, down 87% from the year-ago period.
Operating revenue grew 5.1% year on year to about 29 billion yuan.
Shares slid 7% in Shenzhen and 5% in Hong Kong during morning trading on Wednesday.