COWELL (01415) announced its interim results, with net profit attributable to equity shareholders of approximately $89.874 million, an increase of about 33.3% year-on-year.

COWELL (01415) released its mid-term performance for 2026, reporting revenues of approximately $1.605 billion, an increase of about 18% year-on-year. The net profit attributable to equity shareholders is approximately $89.874 million, representing a year-on-year growth of about 33.3%; the basic earnings per share are 10.4 cents. The announcement stated that during the reporting period, the group's revenue growth was mainly attributed to increased customer demand, higher shipments of high-end products, and ongoing optimization of the product portfolio. In the first half of 2026, the group's precision optics business continued to develop positively. Despite multiple challenges posed by geopolitical issues, trade environment, and changes in demand in the consumer electronics market during the global economic recovery, the intelligent terminal industry continued to accelerate its upgrade towards AI intelligence, driven by the rapid penetration of dynamic spatial perception, computational photography, and edge-side AI functions. Brand manufacturers continued to enhance their imaging experience and product differentiation to solidify their positions in the high-end market, thereby creating broader development opportunities for high-spec precision optical products. With a mature R&D system and production capabilities, the group continuously optimizes its product structure and cost efficiency, enhancing the stickiness and collaboration depth with key customers while maintaining a leading position and stable competitive advantage during the industry's structural upgrade process. Looking ahead, the group will continue to seize the opportunities for industry upgrades brought about by artificial intelligence (AI) and a new round of technological revolution, adhering to the philosophy of innovation-driven development. It will further tap into existing customer potential and actively explore new blue ocean markets, continuously deepening technological accumulation and capability building. In the face of global industrial chain reshaping and the wave of intelligence, the group will promote technological innovation and business upgrading with a long-term perspective, creating higher value for clients and providing shareholders with long-term, stable returns.