Zhiao Holdings (08282) is expected to make a net profit of about HK$4.9 million to about HK$5.2 million in the medium term

According to the Zhitong Finance App, Zhiao Holdings (08282) announced that the Group expects to record a net profit of approximately HK$4.9 million to approximately HK$5.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2026 (this period), while a net profit of approximately HK$1.3 million was recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2025 (the previous period).

The increase in net profit during the period was mainly due to the combined effects of: (i) the Group's gaming business revenue increased by about HK$3.5 million due to the continued increase in gamers' demand for personalization, collection and social networking of game items; (ii) the Group's software services business revenue increased by approximately HK$13.8 million due to the Group's investment in artificial intelligence and efficient marketing promotion; (iii) the Group's trade agency business revenue increased by approximately HK$13.9 million; and (iv) benefiting from the Group's trade agency services business. Due to the increase in revenue, the Group's gross profit increased by approximately HK$3.9 million over the previous period.