Key Takeaways:
Sa Sa International Holdings Ltd. (00178.HK) projected its full-year profit to surge by as much as 166 percent, signaling a robust recovery driven by strong tourist spending in its home markets and a successful overhaul of its mainland China business.
In a positive profit alert filed with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the cosmetics retailer said it expects profit attributable to owners to be between HKD190 million and HKD205 million for the year ended March 31, 2026. This compares to a profit of HKD77 million in the prior fiscal year.
The company attributed the significant improvement to several factors, including notable year-over-year growth in same-store sales, transaction volume, and average sales per transaction in its core markets of Hong Kong and Macau. Furthermore, improved operational efficiency of its online platform supported rapid profit growth of the e-commerce business.
A key driver of the turnaround was the strategic shift in mainland China. Following the cessation of its offline operations, related losses narrowed substantially, allowing the local business to turn from a loss to a profit. This move has been pivotal in improving the group's overall profitability.
The strong guidance suggests Sa Sa's strategic initiatives are bearing fruit, positioning the company to capitalize on the continued recovery of tourism and retail spending in the region. Investors will be closely watching the official annual results announcement for details on margins and the outlook for the coming year.
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