New World Department Store China's (HKG:0825) attributable profit rose to HK$3.1 million in the fiscal first half from HK$1.7 million in the year-ago period, according to a Thursday filing with the Hong Kong Exchange.

Earnings per share at the department store operator doubled to HK$0.002 in the half-year ended Dec. 31, 2024 from HK$0.0001 in the previous year.

Revenue fell to HK$612.7 million from HK$694.9 million a year earlier.

The company is 72.29% owned by New World Development (HKG:0017).