Shares of Xinyi Glass Holdings plummeted 5.07% in intraday trading on Thursday, following the company's warning of up to 40% decline in 2024 net profit.
In a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Xinyi Glass attributed the expected profit drop to several factors:
- Revenue and profit declines in its float glass business due to a weak real estate market in China and lower demand
- Disposal losses from suspended production facilities
- Lower profit contribution from its associate company Xinyi Solar Holdings
The Hong Kong-listed glass maker's profit outlook dampened investor sentiment, underscoring challenges faced by the company amid China's sluggish economic recovery.