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Jiangxi Copper Shares Erase Gains as Strong Profit Forecast Clashes with Weaker Metal Prices
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Shares of the Chinese copper producer initially surged over 5% after forecasting a potential doubling of first-half profit, but later reversed course to trade lower amid a drop in copper prices and broader market weakness.
Shares of Jiangxi Copper Co. experienced a volatile session in Hong Kong, initially surging on a strong profit forecast before succumbing to pressure from falling commodity prices and wider market sentiment.
The stock jumped as much as 5.6% to a high of HK$31.20 early in the session after the company released positive preliminary earnings guidance.
Profit Outlook Drives Initial Rally
Jiangxi Copper announced it anticipates its net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2026 to be between RMB 75.50 billion and RMB 85.00 billion. This projection represents a substantial year-over-year increase of between 80.9% and 103.6%, according to the company's filing.
The bullish forecast initially spurred investor confidence, leading to the sharp upward move in its share price.
AdGeopolitical Concerns and Market Headwinds
The early gains were short-lived as the stock reversed course to trade in negative territory. The pullback tracked a decline in global copper prices, which fell amid investor concerns that heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could weaken demand for industrial metals.
A broader sell-off in the Hong Kong market provided additional headwinds. The benchmark Hang Seng Index was down 0.9%, weighing on sentiment and contributing to the reversal in Jiangxi Copper's shares.