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Lianhua Supermarket Posts Modest Q1 Profit as It Optimizes Store Network

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  • Lianhua Supermarket reported Q1 2026 revenue of RMB5.38 billion and modest net profit, with all store formats showing year-on-year declines, reflecting margin pressure despite its sizable asset base and diversified operations.
  • The retailer continued reshaping its East China footprint by opening 39 and closing 49 outlets across supermarkets, hypermarkets and convenience stores, indicating an active strategy to optimize store efficiency and profitability.
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Lianhua Supermarket Posts Modest Q1 Profit as It Optimizes Store Network

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The latest announcement is out from Lianhua Supermarket Holdings Co ( (HK:0980) ).

Lianhua Supermarket Holdings Co., Ltd. reported unaudited first-quarter 2026 operating revenue of about RMB5.38 billion and net profit attributable to shareholders of roughly RMB15.6 million, on assets of around RMB17.70 billion. Segment data show lower year-on-year revenue and costs across hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores, underscoring ongoing margin pressures but also highlighting the group’s scale and diversified format mix.

By segment, supermarkets remained the largest contributor, followed by hypermarkets and convenience stores, all recording declines versus the prior-year quarter. Operationally, the group continued to adjust its network in East China, opening 39 outlets and closing 49, particularly in the supermarket and CVS segments, signalling an active optimization of store locations and formats to support future efficiency and profitability.

More about Lianhua Supermarket Holdings Co

Lianhua Supermarket Holdings Co., Ltd. is a PRC-incorporated retailer operating hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores, with a strong footprint in East China. The group focuses on a mixed model of directly operated and franchised outlets, positioning itself as a mass-market grocer serving everyday consumer needs across multiple store formats.

Average Trading Volume: 130,968

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: HK$429.1M

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