JST GROUP (06687) extended its rally with a gain of over 8%, trading up 7.9% at HK$14.48 as of the time of writing, with a turnover of HK$32.94 million.

The company recently announced that for the first half of 2026, it expects to record a net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately RMB 100 million to RMB 130 million, successfully turning around from a loss of about RMB 41 million in the same period of 2025. Adjusted net profit is forecasted to be between RMB 170 million and RMB 200 million, marking a substantial year-on-year increase of about 227% to 285%. JST GROUP attributed the significant performance improvement to three key factors: steady revenue growth, an uptick in gross profit margin, and enhanced operational efficiency.