Guo Quan (02517) opened nearly 15% higher during Hong Kong trading, maintaining a 14.89% gain at HK$3.78 per share with turnover reaching HK$8.66 million by press time. The food retailer issued a bullish profit alert, projecting H1 2025 net profit between RMB 180 million and RMB 210 million – a remarkable 111% to 146% year-on-year surge. Core operating profit (non-IFRS) for the period is anticipated to hit RMB 180-210 million, climbing 44%-68% annually.

Management attributed the robust growth to sustained revenue expansion coupled with steadily improving operational efficiency. By implementing its community central kitchen strategy through multi-channel, multi-scenario approaches that integrate online and offline models, the company successfully expanded its instant-retail store network while enhancing outlet operational performance. This dual-pronged approach of geographic footprint growth and productivity gains continues to drive profitability momentum.