Pou Chen's Q1 EPS Reaches NT$4.35, Expects to Return to Year-on-Year Growth in Q2
Pou Chen, a major apparel manufacturer, reported Q1 revenue of NT$8.896 billion and EPS of NT$4.35. With the fading impact of tariffs and increased demand from international sports events, the company anticipates returning to year-on-year growth from Q2 onwards.
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(Central News Agency reporter Tseng Jen-kai, Taipei 4th) Major apparel manufacturer Pou Chen today announced its Q1 financial report. Revenue was NT$8.896 billion, a 10.3% decrease year-on-year and a 12.2% increase quarter-on-quarter. Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$1.073 billion, a 15.5% decrease year-on-year and a 23.4% increase quarter-on-quarter. Earnings per share (EPS) for the single quarter were NT$4.35. Pou Chen is optimistic that with the fading impact of tariffs and increased demand driven by international sports events, operations are expected to return to a year-on-year growth trajectory from Q2 onwards.
In addition, Pou Chen's Q1 gross profit margin was 26.14%, a 1.66 percentage point decrease year-on-year and a 0.59 percentage point decrease quarter-on-quarter, maintaining a level above 26%.
Pou Chen spokesperson Lin Heng-yu explained that Pou Chen's Q1 revenue and profit both showed "year-on-year decrease and quarter-on-quarter increase." This is mainly because the comparative base was high in Q1 last year when the US had not yet imposed reciprocal tariffs. Looking at quarter-on-quarter, Pou Chen's Q1 profit was a new high since the reciprocal tariffs were announced, indicating that the negative impact of tariffs has gradually faded.
Regarding the US-Iran conflict, Lin Heng-yu stated that it has some impact on shipping schedules, but it is not significant. As for the disruption of the petrochemical supply chain and rising prices of chemical fiber raw materials due to the Middle East conflict, Lin Heng-yu said that the increased raw material costs can be passed on to customers. The impact in Q2 currently appears limited, while the impact in Q3 will depend on how long the conflict lasts.
Overall, Pou Chen is optimistic that the impact of tariffs will gradually fade, coupled with several major international sports events this year, such as the World Cup, which are expected to drive demand for sports functional apparel. The company holds a "neutral to slightly optimistic" view on its 2026 operations, expecting operations to return to a year-on-year growth trajectory from Q2 onwards. (Editor: Lin Chia-hsien) 1150504
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(Central News Agency reporter Tseng Jen-kai, Taipei 4th) Major apparel manufacturer Pou Chen today announced its Q1 financial report. Revenue was NT$8.896 billion, a 10.3% decrease year-on-year and a 12.2% increase quarter-on-quarter. Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$1.073 billion, a 15.5% decrease year-on-year and a 23.4% increase quarter-on-quarter. Earnings per share (EPS) for the single quarter were NT$4.35. Pou Chen is optimistic that with the fading impact of tariffs and increased demand driven by international sports events, operations are expected to return to a year-on-year growth trajectory from Q2 onwards.
In addition, Pou Chen's Q1 gross profit margin was 26.14%, a 1.66 percentage point decrease year-on-year and a 0.59 percentage point decrease quarter-on-quarter, maintaining a level above 26%.
Pou Chen spokesperson Lin Heng-yu explained that Pou Chen's Q1 revenue and profit both showed "year-on-year decrease and quarter-on-quarter increase." This is mainly because the comparative base was high in Q1 last year when the US had not yet imposed reciprocal tariffs. Looking at quarter-on-quarter, Pou Chen's Q1 profit was a new high since the reciprocal tariffs were announced, indicating that the negative impact of tariffs has gradually faded.
Regarding the US-Iran conflict, Lin Heng-yu stated that it has some impact on shipping schedules, but it is not significant. As for the disruption of the petrochemical supply chain and rising prices of chemical fiber raw materials due to the Middle East conflict, Lin Heng-yu said that the increased raw material costs can be passed on to customers. The impact in Q2 currently appears limited, while the impact in Q3 will depend on how long the conflict lasts.
Overall, Pou Chen is optimistic that the impact of tariffs will gradually fade, coupled with several major international sports events this year, such as the World Cup, which are expected to drive demand for sports functional apparel. The company holds a "neutral to slightly optimistic" view on its 2026 operations, expecting operations to return to a year-on-year growth trajectory from Q2 onwards. (Editor: Lin Chia-hsien) 1150504
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