YH ENT (02306) has released its interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, with revenue reaching RMB 512 million, a 23.6% increase year-on-year. Profit attributable to owners of the company stood at RMB 46.442 million, representing a 20.1% decrease compared to the same period last year, with basic earnings per share of RMB 0.06.
The revenue growth during the period is primarily attributed to higher income generated from artist management and trendy toy operations. Revenue from the artist management business increased by 9.9% to RMB 392.3 million during the reporting period, driven mainly by a rise in the number of commercial activities participated in by the company's contracted artists.
Revenue from the music IP production and operation business rose by approximately 24.1% to RMB 45.5 million in the reporting period, largely due to increased income from sales of physical albums. Meanwhile, the IP operation business saw a revenue increase of around 38.0% to RMB 28.4 million, supported by higher concert-related income following a greater number of concerts held by the group during the period. Additionally, revenue from the trendy toy operation business amounted to RMB 45.6 million during the reporting period.