Haidilao Earnings: Growth in a Weak Market Points to More Share Gains; Shares Undervalued
Haidilao's first-half revenue rose 8% to CNY 22.3 billion, but delivery and the newer restaurant brands accounted for all the increase. Core operating profit rose 4%. The firm also paid out the entire first-half profit as dividends, and kept unit growth guidance at a mid-single-digit rate.