Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) slightly missed market estimates for second-quarter revenue and net profit, as China’s weakening demand for electric vehicles (EVs) outweighed benefits from the energy shock.The world’s largest battery maker reported a record 147.79 billion yuan (US$21.8 billion) in revenue and a record 22.5 billion yuan in net profit for the second quarter, up 56.92 per cent and 36.5 per cent year on year, respectively, according to an exchange filing on Friday evening.The results, despite being record figures, slightly missed market estimates of 148.6 billion yuan in revenue and 23.4 billion yuan profit.
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Chinese battery giant CATL posts record quarterly profits amid green energy boom
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL reported record second-quarter revenue of 147.79 billion yuan (US$21.8 billion) and a record net profit of 22.5 billion yuan. These figures represent year-on-year increases of 56.92% and 36.5%, respectively.
Themis QiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-24 · 12:57 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Chinese battery manufacturer CATL reported record second-quarter revenue of 147.79 billion yuan (US$21.8 billion) and a record net profit of 22.5 billion yuan. These figures represent year-on-year increases of 56.92% and 36.5%, respectively. Despite achieving these record profits, CATL slightly missed market estimates for both revenue and net profit. The company's performance was impacted by weakening demand for electric vehicles in China, which offset gains from the energy shock.
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CATL's Q2 results slightly missed market estimates for revenue and profit.
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CATL's Q2 revenue increased 56.92% year-on-year.
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CATL reported record net profit of 22.5 billion yuan for Q2.
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CATL reported record revenue of 147.79 billion yuan (US$21.8 billion) for Q2.
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