[Pou Chen] Subsidiary Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited Issues Profit Warning
Yue Yuen Industrial, a major subsidiary of Pou Chen, expects its Q1 2026 net profit to decrease by 50% to 55% compared to the same period last year due to macroeconomic challenges and rising manufacturing costs.
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- 📰 Published: April 21, 2026 at 09:00
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1. Date of occurrence: 2026/04/21
2. Company: Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited.
3. Relationship: Subsidiary (Pou Chen holds 51.36%).
4. Reason for warning: Yue Yuen expects its Q1 2026 net profit to decrease by approximately 50% to 55% compared to approx. US$75.8 million in Q1 2025.
5. Detailed factors: (A) Revenue decreased by 5.5% due to weak demand and conservative ordering by brands. Average selling prices rose slightly but were offset by tariff concessions. (B) Labor costs increased due to wage hikes and ramp-up at new factory sites. (C) Production efficiency decreased due to seasonal misalignment of holidays (Ramadan and Lunar New Year) leading to severe capacity bottlenecks.
6. Future measures: Continue monitoring global conditions and regional conflicts, and maintain 'rapid response' to balance demand and labor supply.
7. Important note: These are preliminary unaudited figures. Final results will be announced on May 13, 2026.
2. Company: Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited.
3. Relationship: Subsidiary (Pou Chen holds 51.36%).
4. Reason for warning: Yue Yuen expects its Q1 2026 net profit to decrease by approximately 50% to 55% compared to approx. US$75.8 million in Q1 2025.
5. Detailed factors: (A) Revenue decreased by 5.5% due to weak demand and conservative ordering by brands. Average selling prices rose slightly but were offset by tariff concessions. (B) Labor costs increased due to wage hikes and ramp-up at new factory sites. (C) Production efficiency decreased due to seasonal misalignment of holidays (Ramadan and Lunar New Year) leading to severe capacity bottlenecks.
6. Future measures: Continue monitoring global conditions and regional conflicts, and maintain 'rapid response' to balance demand and labor supply.
7. Important note: These are preliminary unaudited figures. Final results will be announced on May 13, 2026.