Anta Sports reports double-digit revenue growth in first half

Chinese sportswear group Anta Sports Products Limited continued its growth in the first half of the 2026 financial year. This is according to preliminary figures published on Wednesday by the parent company of brands such as Anta, Descente and Jack Wolfskin.

Group revenue for the six months to June 30 reached 43.5 billion Chinese yuan (6.47 billion dollars), an increase of 12.9 percent compared to the same period last year.

Revenue in the Anta segment grew by 4.8 percent to 17.8 billion Chinese yuan. In the Fila division, which covers the brand's China business, it increased by 6.1 percent to 15.0 billion Chinese yuan.

The group's other brands collectively generated 10.7 billion Chinese yuan, surpassing the previous year's level by 44.2 percent. This was largely due to the acquisition of the German outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin, which was completed at the end of May last year.

Thanks to strong revenue growth and a slightly improved gross margin, operating profit grew by 16.1 percent to 11.8 billion Chinese yuan. Net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 34.9 percent to almost 9.5 billion Chinese yuan.