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Far Eastern New Century showcases circular textiles: what it means for Far Eastern New Century stock

Published on 10/20/2026 at 03:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Far Eastern New Century reported TWD 69.27 billion in second-quarter revenue, up 15.00 percent. For Far Eastern New Century stock, 1H EPS rose 74.00 percent.

Circular textile strategy gains scale

Far Eastern New Century presented 100 percent polyester circular solutions at TITAS on October 16, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue reached TWD 69.27 billion, up 15.00 percent year over year.
Far Eastern New Century paid a TWD 1.25 dividend after 59 consecutive years of distributions.

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Far Eastern New Century Corporation (ISIN TW0001402006) presented 100 percent polyester circular solutions and advanced fibers at the Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show. The October 16, 2026 release described applications ranging from elite sportswear to textile-to-textile recycling, giving the company a fresh operating narrative beyond its traditional polyester base.

Textile strategy moves beyond apparel

According to PR Newswire, Far Eastern New Century had showcased its innovations at TITAS from October 6 to October 8, 2026. The company highlighted recycled polyester, closed-loop materials, functional fibers and the FENC TopCool Petal product, which was selected by a global sports brand for 2026 World Cup materials.

The event matters because the company is linking material science with products that can be recycled after use. Its announced portfolio also included AirTek low-carbon polyurethane, all-polyester synthetic leather and the TOPGREEN rTPEE process for footwear materials.

What does the recovery mean for margins?

Quartr reported that second-quarter 2026 consolidated revenue reached TWD 69.27 billion, up 15.00 percent from the prior year, while operating profit rose 44.00 percent to TWD 5.22 billion. First-half earnings per share reached TWD 1.15, up 74.00 percent year over year.

The production business returned to profitability in the second quarter, with operating profit of TWD 1.10 billion compared with a TWD 1.20 billion loss in 2025. Green products generated TWD 24.20 billion of production-business revenue in the first half of 2026, equal to 35.00 percent of that segment.

Three events mark the recovery

The company presented its first-half 2026 recovery and circular-material strategy on September 21, 2026, with first-half earnings per share of TWD 1.15, according to Quartr. On October 5, 2026, the company presentation detailed circular fibers and a 3,000-ton annual electronic-waste-to-recycled-polyester solution. On October 16, 2026, Far Eastern New Century presented the TITAS portfolio, including 100 percent polyester circular solutions.

Dividend supports the investor case

Shareholder returns add a second financial signal. Far Eastern New Century paid a TWD 1.25 cash dividend with an 81.00 percent payout ratio, extending its distribution record to 59 consecutive years, according to Quartr. For investors, the combination of higher production profitability, green-material revenue and recurring shareholder returns provides the clearest way to read the October developments.

Trading context for Taiwan investors

Far Eastern New Century is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 1402 and operates across polyester materials, textiles, property development and investments. A market profile identifies the company with ISIN TW0001402006 and describes its core business as polyester-based materials and textile products.