Changes in Hong Kong stocks | Bruco (00325) rose more than 6%, revenue and profit increased by more than 30% in the first half of the year, declared an interim dividend for the first time

The Zhitong Finance App learned that Bruker (00325) has risen by more than 6%, and the cumulative increase during the month has already exceeded 50%. As of press release, it rose 5.57% to HK$77.7, with a turnover of HK$370 million.

According to the news, Bruker announced interim results. In the first half of the year, it achieved revenue of 1,776 billion yuan, an increase of 32.7% year on year, net profit to mother of 387 million yuan, an increase of 30.5% year on year; adjusted net profit of 401 million yuan, an increase of 25.1% year on year. The overall performance growth performance was excellent, mainly benefiting from factors such as the continuous diversification of the IP matrix, the advancement of global market growth strategies, and the smooth expansion of new categories such as building block cars. Furthermore, the company plans to pay an interim interest rate of HK32.47 cents, which is the first dividend since listing.

Citigroup released a research report saying that Bruker's steady performance in the first half of the year will boost the market's confidence in its annual revenue growth target of about 30%. The Group's inventory removal measures since the second half of 2025 have shown results. Currently, channel inventory is at a healthier level. Channel expansion has shifted from quantity to quality, focusing on upgrading and refurbishing POS, and focusing on youth to trendy toy stores and efficient stores. Citi fine-tunes profit forecasts, which mainly reflect improved profit margins driven by faster overseas revenue growth and improved operating cost efficiency.