PetroChina stock reports 22.00 percent first-half profit growth

Published on 09/30/2026 at 09:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

PetroChina stock reported RMB 103.90 billion in first-half net profit, up 22.00 percent year over year. The interim dividend is RMB 0.26 per share.

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PetroChina (ISIN CNE1000003W8) was trading at EUR 1.08 at Lang & Schwarz on September 30, 2026 at 9:13 a.m. CEST, plus 0.00 percent versus the EUR 1.08 prior close. The company enters the final quarter with first-half net profit of RMB 103.90 billion, up 22.00 percent year over year.

Profit growth outpaces revenue

According to Futubull on September 18, 2026, PetroChina reported revenue of RMB 1.53 trillion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of 5.30 percent from the prior-year period. Basic earnings per share rose 22.00 percent to RMB 0.57.

The earnings mix points to stronger profitability rather than simple top-line expansion. Operating profit increased 17.60 percent to RMB 139.40 billion, while return on equity reached 6.30 percent, up 0.90 percentage points year over year, according to MarketScreener.

Cash flow and dividend matter

Operating cash flow reached RMB 251.30 billion in the first half, up 10.60 percent year over year. That increase gives the earnings improvement a cash-flow counterpart, although the company also reported first-half capital spending of RMB 75.00 billion, according to Futubull.

The board declared an interim dividend of RMB 0.26 per share for 2026. The Globe and Mail reported that the H-share payment is scheduled for October 26, 2026, after the September 10, 2026 ex-dividend date.

Hong Kong listing stays in view

PetroChina's H shares trade under ticker 0857 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, according to Investing.com. The listing page identifies PetroChina as an integrated oil and gas company and confirms ISIN CNE1000003W8.

For investors, the key comparison is clear: net profit grew 22.00 percent while revenue rose 5.30 percent. The gap indicates that higher realized oil prices and operating leverage contributed more to earnings than volume growth alone.

PetroChina stock holds at EUR 1.08

PetroChina was trading at EUR 1.08 at Lang & Schwarz on September 30, 2026 at 9:13 a.m. CEST, plus 0.00 percent versus the EUR 1.08 prior close. The company's market capitalization was CNY 2.1 trillion as of September 30, 2026.