K. Wah Posts HKD869M Loss, Cuts Dividend After 72% Revenue Drop

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·Mar 27 2026, 04:55

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Hong Kong developer K. Wah International swung to a significant full-year loss for 2025 as revenue cratered and market conditions weakened. The company slashed its final dividend, signaling pressure on shareholder returns and a challenging outlook despite a pipeline of contracted sales.

Profitability Reversal: The company reported a net loss of HKD869 million, a sharp reversal from a HKD335 million profit in the previous year.
Revenue Collapse: Full-year revenue for the period ending last December plummeted by 72.4% to HKD1.985 billion.
Dividend Slashed: The final dividend was cut to HKD0.01 per share, a fraction of the HKD0.05 paid in the prior year's final distribution.

Revenue Plummets 72.4%, Driving HKD869 Million Loss

K. Wah International's full-year results for the period ending December 2025 revealed a dramatic downturn, as revenue collapsed by 72.4% year-over-year to HKD1.985 billion. This sales crunch pushed the Hong Kong property developer into a net loss of HKD869 million, a stark contrast to the HKD335 million profit recorded in the prior year. The loss per share stood at HKD0.2757.

Reflecting the financial strain, the company announced a significant reduction in its final dividend to just HKD0.01 per share. Including the interim dividend, the total payout for the year was HKD0.03, down from HKD0.09 in 2024. The group's balance sheet also showed signs of stress, with its debt ratio increasing to 17% from 12% at the end of 2024, although its average borrowing rate decreased from 4.3% to 3.1%.

HKD6.5 Billion in Unrecognized Sales Offers Future Visibility

Despite the poor annual performance, the company's sales pipeline provides some future revenue. During the period, K. Wah secured HKD5.7 billion in contracted attributable sales, driven by Hong Kong projects like K. Summit and Kai Tak Harbour, alongside its JYH project in Guangzhou. More importantly, it holds HKD6.5 billion in contracted but unrecognized sales, which are expected to be booked starting in 2026.

Looking ahead, management anticipates a weak global economic environment but projects the Hong Kong residential market will continue its recovery. The company forecasts a 5% to 7% rise in general residential property prices in 2026, supported by stable interest rates and demand from mainland buyers. However, it cautioned that the commercial property sector will likely continue to face challenges. The group plans to prudently seek new land and development opportunities in Hong Kong and China's key delta regions.