Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways expects its first-half net profit to jump by as much as 75 per cent to HK$6.5 billion (US$829 million) from HK$3.7 billion a year earlier, driven partly by growth in passenger and cargo traffic.The airline said on Wednesday that earnings were also boosted by a one-off gain of about HK$1.4 billion from the dilution of its interest in Air China following a share sale.It said it expected net profit to range between HK$6 billion and HK$6.5 billion in the first half of the year.
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Cathay Pacific expects first-half profit to jump 75% to HK$6.5 billion
Cathay Pacific Airways anticipates a significant increase in its first-half net profit, projecting a rise of up to 75% to HK$6.5 billion (US$829 million) compared to HK$3.7 billion in the previous year. This expected profit growth, announced on Wednesday, is attributed to increased passenger and cargo traffic.
Ambrose LiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-22 · 05:41 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Cathay Pacific Airways anticipates a significant increase in its first-half net profit, projecting a rise of up to 75% to HK$6.5 billion (US$829 million) compared to HK$3.7 billion in the previous year. This expected profit growth, announced on Wednesday, is attributed to increased passenger and cargo traffic. Additionally, the airline's earnings were bolstered by a one-off gain of approximately HK$1.4 billion resulting from the dilution of its stake in Air China after a share sale. Cathay Pacific expects its first-half net profit to fall within the range of HK$6 billion to HK$6.5 billion.
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A one-off gain of about HK$1.4 billion from the dilution of its interest in Air China boosted earnings.
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Growth in passenger and cargo traffic is partly driving the expected profit jump.
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The airline's first-half net profit is expected to range between HK$6 billion and HK$6.5 billion.
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Cathay Pacific expects first-half net profit to jump by as much as 75% to HK$6.5 billion.
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