CATL Misses Q2 Revenue and Profit Estimates Despite Record Figures
Quick Look
- Chinese battery giant CATL reported record second-quarter revenue of 147.79 billion yuan and net profit of 22.5 billion yuan, up 56.92% and 36.5% year-on-year respectively.
- However, these figures slightly missed market estimates, attributed to weakening EV demand in China.
- The company also announced a plan to buy back up to 40 billion yuan in shares.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) is the world's largest battery maker.
Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) slightly missed market estimates for second-quarter revenue and net profit, as China’s weakening demand for electric vehicles (EVs) outweighed benefits from the energy shock.
The world’s largest battery maker reported a record 147.79 billion yuan (US$21.8 billion) in revenue and a record 22.5 billion yuan in net profit for the second quarter, up 56.92 per cent and 36.5 per cent year on year, respectively, according to an exchange filing on Friday evening.
The results, despite being record figures, slightly missed market estimates of 148.6 billion yuan in revenue and 23.4 billion yuan profit.
CATL’s total revenue and net profit for the first half of 2026 now stand at 276.9 billion yuan and 43.28 billion yuan, respectively, up 54.8 per cent and 42 per cent compared with a year ago.
In a separate filing, CATL said it planned to use up to 40 billion yuan to buy back a total of 34.9 million mainland-listed shares.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
CATL will buy back up to 34.9 million mainland-listed shares.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- How will China's weakening EV demand impact CATL's future quarters?
- What specific factors led to CATL slightly missing market estimates?
