LAOPU GOLD (06181) saw its shares rise more than 6% before the midday break. At the time of writing, the stock was up 6.11%, trading at HKD 668.5, with a turnover of HKD 651 million. On April 8, the company posted job openings for in-store customer service managers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou on a recruitment platform. The positions require candidates to have over six years of experience as flight attendants, including at least three years in a chief purser role.

Kaiyuan Securities noted that LAOPU GOLD has previously set high standards for its store sales positions. Recruitment for related roles in July 2025 involves multiple rounds of interviews, with emphasis not only on academic background and past experience but also on personal appearance, demeanor, and approachability. Overall, LAOPU GOLD is continuously enhancing its in-store service team configuration, steadily building and refining its high-value client service capabilities.

Goldman Sachs previously indicated that LAOPU GOLD's revenue for the second half of 2025 grew 200% year-on-year to RMB 149.49 billion, slightly below the firm's expectations. However, this was offset by better-than-expected gross margins and lower-than-anticipated selling and administrative expenses. The company released preliminary results for the first quarter of this year, significantly exceeding market expectations. Revenue is projected to reach RMB 165 billion to RMB 175 billion, representing an increase of 34% to 42% over the first half of 2025. Goldman Sachs estimates this translates to year-on-year growth of over 100%, with net profit margins also higher than expected. The firm attributes this performance primarily to advanced inventory preparation and operational leverage.