Helen's (09869.HK) profit warning: Expected interim net profit of approximately 12 million to 16 million yuan.

According to the announcement from Helen's (09869.HK), it is expected that: (i) the group's revenue for the six months ending June 30, 2026, will be in the range of approximately RMB 220 million to RMB 260 million, compared to approximately RMB 291 million for the six months ending June 30, 2025. The decline in revenue in the first half of 2026 is mainly due to a decrease in the number of self-operated stores compared to the first half of 2025, as well as a decline in store revenue performance in the first half of 2026 compared to the first half of 2025, influenced by market environment fluctuations.