Qilu Expressway Profit Drops as Revenue Slumps, Dividend Maintained

The latest announcement is out from Qilu Expressway Co., Ltd. Class H ( (HK:1576) ).

Qilu Expressway Co., Ltd. reported a sharp contraction in revenue for 2025, with top line falling about 66% year on year to RMB2.37 billion, while profit attributable to shareholders declined roughly 21% to RMB382.94 million and earnings per share slipped to RMB0.18. The company’s gross profit improved modestly, but higher finance costs weighed on overall earnings, and the board nevertheless proposed a final dividend of RMB0.12 per share, signaling a commitment to shareholder returns despite the tougher operating environment.

Management highlighted that cost of sales fell in tandem with revenue, preserving profitability at the gross level, while administrative and selling expenses remained tightly controlled. However, the surge in finance costs, alongside lower other income, diluted the benefit of cost discipline, suggesting that capital structure and funding costs will be important focus areas for maintaining profitability and safeguarding value for investors going forward.

The most recent analyst rating on (HK:1576) stock is a Hold with a HK$2.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Qilu Expressway Co., Ltd. Class H stock, see the HK:1576 Stock Forecast page.

More about Qilu Expressway Co., Ltd. Class H

Qilu Expressway Co., Ltd. is a Hong Kong-listed joint stock company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China that operates in the toll road and expressway infrastructure sector. The group generates revenue primarily from operating and managing expressway assets, positioning it within China’s broader transportation and infrastructure market.

Average Trading Volume: 75,400

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: HK$3.38B

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