Changes in Hong Kong stocks | Swire's performance strengthened after, Swire A (00019) rose more than 5%, and the real estate sector achieved strong results in the first half of the year

The Zhitong Finance App learned that Swire's performance strengthened later. As of press release, Swire A (00019) rose 5.85% to HK$102.3; Swire B (00087) rose 3.93% to HK$15.34.

According to the news, on August 6, Swire Group A and Swire Group B announced their 2026 interim results. The Group achieved revenue of HK$49.446 billion, up 8% year on year; basic profit attributable to shareholders of HK$7.843 billion, up 43% year on year; profit attributable to financial statements of HK$6.769 billion, up 731% year on year; and an interim dividend of HK$1.5 per share for 'A' shares and HK$0.3 per share for 'B' shares.

According to the announcement, the real estate sector achieved strong performance, benefiting from steady retail sales performance and a better residential trading market environment. The performance of the beverage sector has improved, particularly in mainland China. In the aviation sector, HAECO performed well, and although Cathay Pacific faced pressure from rising aviation fuel prices in the second quarter of 2026, it had an excellent start at the beginning of the year.

Basic profit attributable to shareholders (excluding changes in fair value of investment properties) increased to HK$7.843 billion in the first half of 2026, compared to HK$5.476 billion in the first half of 2025. The increase was mainly driven by profit from residential sales and Cathay Pacific Group's good performance in the first half of the year.