Anta Sports posts record revenue, strong profit growth in first half of 2025

Anta Sports recorded a record revenue of RMB38,544 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2025, a 14.3% year-on-year increase from RMB33,735 million in the same period of 2024. Profit attributable to equity shareholders, excluding the gain from equity dilution under the Amer Sports Listing, rose by 14.5% to RMB7,031 million. The company's operating profit margin also improved by 0.6 percentage points to 26.3%.

E-commerce business was a significant contributor, accounting for 34.8% of the group's total revenue and increasing by 17.6% year-on-year. The ANTA brand's revenue grew by 5.4% to RMB16,950 million, while FILA's revenue increased by 8.6% to RMB14,182 million. All other brands saw a substantial 61.1% revenue increase to RMB7,412 million, reflecting successful differentiation in niche markets.

The group continues its strategic expansion, with over 13,000 stores worldwide. It also plans to open its first retail store in North America in the second half of 2025. An interim dividend of HK$137 cents per ordinary share has been declared for 2025, representing a payout of 50.2% of the profit attributable to equity shareholders.