CIMC expects first-quarter 2026 net profit attributable to shareholders to fall to RMB164.00 million–224.00 million, a 69.84%–58.81% drop from the RMB543.80 million recorded in the same period of 2025.

Net profit after deducting non-recurring items is projected at RMB122.00 million–182.00 million, representing a year-on-year decrease of 76.68%–65.21%. Corresponding basic earnings per share are estimated at RMB0.027–0.038, down from RMB0.0971 a year earlier.

Management attributes the downturn to:

1. A notable contraction in both volume and pricing in the container manufacturing segment as global trade normalises, erasing the high base created by carry-over orders fulfilled in Q1 2025. 2. Significant foreign-exchange losses stemming from RMB appreciation against the US dollar, which eroded the value of USD-denominated monetary assets and revenues.

Offsetting these pressures, the offshore engineering division posted improved profitability due to continued delivery of existing orders.

CIMC is finalising its unaudited results for the three months ended 31 March 2026 and plans to release the full quarterly statement by end-April 2026. Shareholders and prospective investors are urged to exercise caution when trading the company’s shares until the detailed report is available.