Shares of CHALCO (02600) rose nearly 5% following a positive earnings forecast. At the time of writing, the stock was up 4.79% to HK$7.87, with a turnover of HK$163 million.

The company has issued a profit alert, projecting that its net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2026 will range between RMB 11.2 billion and RMB 12.2 billion. This represents a significant year-on-year increase of 58% to 73%.

Furthermore, the company expects its net profit attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses for the same period to be between RMB 11.0 billion and RMB 12.0 billion, also reflecting a 58% to 73% increase compared to the prior year.

During the reporting period, the company fully implemented an optimized operational system, effectively navigated industry and market trends, and maintained stable and orderly production management. It achieved steady and high-quality product output, while continuously strengthening cost control and supply chain management across all processes.

These efforts have enhanced value creation and cash generation capabilities, leading to a substantial improvement in operating performance and setting a new record for the best historical results for the same period.