Midea stock: Q3 report exposes a gap between profit and cash flow
Published on 11/03/2026 at 15:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points for investors
- Reported third-quarter profit increased even as revenue and adjusted profit declined year over year.
- Fair-value gains supported the headline earnings increase, while operating cash flow weakened.
- Higher inventories and the ongoing direct-to-consumer transition remain important operating watchpoints.
Midea Group's third-quarter report, released on October 30, showed a sharper divide between headline earnings and underlying operating momentum. Revenue declined year over year, while reported profit rose and adjusted profit fell.
Reported profit masks operating pressure
Quarterly revenue reached RMB 108.03 billion, down 3.9 percent year over year. Net profit attributable to shareholders rose 25.9 percent to RMB 14.95 billion, but profit after deducting non-recurring items fell 15.7 percent to RMB 9.19 billion.
A report published by Futunn said fair-value gains on equity investments increased by RMB 5.47 billion year over year in the quarter. That investment-related support helps explain why reported profit strengthened while adjusted earnings weakened.
Cash flow adds a quality check
Operating cash flow declined by RMB 17.15 billion year over year, according to the same report. Inventory stood at RMB 56.63 billion at the end of the third quarter, up 17.9 percent, while contract liabilities rose 13.0 percent to RMB 41.28 billion.
The report linked the cash-flow pressure to Midea's direct-to-consumer channel transformation, slower shipments and additional inventory stocking ahead of higher bulk-material prices. Overseas operations and commercial businesses provided resilience, but domestic appliance demand remained a near-term pressure point.
Midea stock traded at 11.20 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 15:35 CET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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Midea Group at a glance
- Company: Midea Group Co., Ltd.
- ISIN: CNE100006M58
- Lang & Schwarz quote: 11.20 euros on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 15:35 CET
- Third-quarter revenue: RMB 108.03 billion, down 3.9 percent year over year
- Reported profit: RMB 14.95 billion, up 25.9 percent year over year
- Adjusted profit: RMB 9.19 billion, down 15.7 percent year over year
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