ZERO2IPO forecasts interim profit of RMB13-18 million, reversing year-ago loss

ZERO2IPO (01945.HK) expects interim net profit of RMB13 million to RMB18 million for the six months ended 30 June 2026, reversing a year-ago loss.

The company's profit alert projects total revenue of approximately RMB68 million to RMB74 million for the period, representing year-over-year growth of 21.86% to 32.62%. The revenue expansion underpins the swing to profitability from a net loss of RMB14.8 million in the same period last year.

Net profit is expected to range from RMB13 million to RMB18 million, compared with the prior-year loss. The company has not declared an interim dividend, consistent with its distribution history, which shows no payouts across its last four reporting periods dating back to 2024.

Shares rose 4.762% following the announcement. The turnaround marks a significant improvement for the Hong Kong-listed private equity and venture capital data and services provider, whose platform tracks fundraising, investment, and exit activity across the Chinese PE/VC market.

The projected revenue growth of more than 20 percent signals strengthening demand for the company's data and advisory offerings. The swing from a RMB14.8 million loss to a projected profit of up to RMB18 million represents a potential year-over-year improvement of more than RMB32 million.

The profit alert comes as the company's financial performance reflects broader conditions in China's private capital markets. ZERO2IPO's data services are closely tied to deal-making activity, making its results a useful barometer for the sector's recovery trajectory.

Investors will watch for the full interim results, expected in the coming weeks, for segment-level breakdowns and management commentary on the sustainability of the earnings recovery. The company's no-dividend policy remains in place, with management yet to signal any change to capital allocation priorities.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.