Kweichow Moutai H1 Net Profit Down 2.0%, Q2 Down 6.9%, Moutai Liquor Revenue Up 2.8%
Kweichow Moutai disclosed its 2026 semi-annual report on August 14, showing net profit attributable to shareholders fell 2.0% in the first half and 6.9% in the second quarter year-on-year. Moutai liquor revenue rose 2.8%, while series liquor revenue declined 6.0% due to proactive inventory control and price cuts on Moutai 1935. iMoutai channel revenue surged 274.2%, lifting its share to 44.4%. Performance pressure in Q2 was attributed to channel reform and adjusted distribution pace.
On August 14, Kweichow Moutai disclosed its 2026 semi-annual report. The data showed that net profit attributable to shareholders fell 2.0% year-on-year in the first half, and dropped 6.9% in the second quarter. Following the disclosure, the company's operating results drew market attention, with the performance change primarily linked to a proactive inventory control strategy.
By product structure, Moutai liquor revenue grew 2.8% year-on-year in the first half, supported by price increases and higher volumes for Feitian Moutai. Series liquor revenue declined 6.0% year-on-year, mainly due to proactive inventory control and price cuts for Moutai 1935, though the company still met its semi-annual operational targets. By channel, iMoutai revenue surged 274.2% year-on-year, with its revenue share rising to 44.4%.
Public information indicates that the second-quarter earnings pressure primarily stemmed from channel reform and proactive adjustments to the pace of distribution volume.
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