Impro Precision Industries Limited Reports Robust Q1 2026 Revenue Growth and Upwardly Revised Full-Year Forecast

Key Highlights from Q1 2026 Financial Announcement

• Revenue for Q1 2026 surged by 22.5% year-on-year to HK\$1,427.6 million, up from HK\$1,165.3 million in Q1 2025.
• Strongest growth recorded in Diversified Industrials and Aerospace, Energy & Medical segments.
• Company revises its full-year 2026 sales forecast upward to a year-on-year growth of 15% to 20%, reflecting confidence in order backlog and anticipated demand recovery.
• Automotive segment continues to struggle, but commercial vehicle sales show early signs of recovery.
• Geopolitical risks, Renminbi appreciation, and ramp-up costs present challenges, but management remains optimistic for H2 2026 and 2027.
• Shareholders cautioned that figures are unaudited and based on internal management accounts.

Detailed Breakdown of Q1 2026 Revenue Performance

Revenue by End-Market

• Diversified Industrials: HK\$832.9 million (+36.8% YoY)
  • High Horsepower Engine: HK\$302.3 million (+29.0%)
  • Construction Equipment: HK\$213.6 million (+33.0%)
  • Agricultural Equipment: HK\$86.1 million (+9.4%)
  • Recreational Boat and Vehicle: HK\$49.9 million (+41.4%)
  • Others: HK\$181.0 million (+81.4%)
• Automotive: HK\$363.5 million (-7.3% YoY)
  • Commercial Vehicle: HK\$203.6 million (+9.0%)
  • Passenger Car: HK\$159.9 million (-22.2%)
• Aerospace, Energy & Medical: HK\$231.2 million (+40.7% YoY)
  • Aerospace: HK\$155.7 million (+40.0%)
  • Energy: HK\$43.4 million (+89.5%)
  • Medical: HK\$32.1 million (+6.3%)

Revenue by Business Segment

• Investment Casting: HK\$567.2 million (+23.8%)
• Precision Machining and Others: HK\$446.7 million (+17.7%)
• Sand Casting: HK\$398.0 million (+28.0%)
• Surface Treatment: HK\$15.7 million (-4.8%)

Revenue by Geographical Market

• Americas: HK\$697.5 million (+23.6%)
  • United States: HK\$614.3 million (+24.7%)
  • Other Americas: HK\$83.2 million (+16.2%)
• Asia: HK\$369.7 million (+36.7%)
  • PRC: HK\$334.6 million (+36.3%)
  • Other Asia: HK\$35.1 million (+39.8%)
• Europe: HK\$360.4 million (+9.0%)

Chairman’s Commentary and Strategic Outlook

Chairman and CEO Mr. LU Ruibo highlighted that the Group maintained strong sales growth momentum from H2 2025 into Q1 2026, with especially robust performance in diversified industrials and aerospace, energy & medical end-markets. He specifically noted that segments linked to artificial intelligence data centers—such as high horsepower engines, diversified industrials (others), and energy—recorded exceptional sales growth in the quarter.

Significant year-on-year gains were also delivered in recreational boat & vehicles, aerospace, and construction equipment end-markets. However, the automotive segment remained under pressure, with a -7.3% decline, although commercial vehicles are beginning to recover.

Mr. Lu emphasized several challenges, including ongoing geopolitical volatility, Renminbi appreciation, and increased hiring/training costs associated with ramping up production. Despite these headwinds, he expressed optimism about the outlook for H2 2026 and 2027, citing strengthening demand from certain customers and a solid order backlog. The company has therefore raised its full-year 2026 sales growth forecast to 15%-20% year-on-year, reflecting confidence in sustained momentum.

Important Notes for Shareholders and Investors

• All reported numbers are unaudited and derived from internal management accounts. Investors should exercise caution as figures may be subject to change upon audit.
• Upward revision of sales guidance, strong sales momentum, and strength in key strategic sectors (AI-related, energy, aerospace, and diversified industrials) are potentially price-sensitive disclosures that may influence share price performance.
• Automotive segment weakness—especially in passenger cars—remains a key risk factor, but early signs of commercial vehicle recovery may mitigate downside risk.
• Geopolitical and currency risks, as well as cost inflation from operational ramp-ups, are highlighted as ongoing headwinds.

Board Composition

As of the date of the announcement (27 April 2026), the Board comprises four executive directors (Mr. LU Ruibo, Mr. YU Yuepeng, Ms. ZHU Liwei, and Mr. WANG Dong) and three independent non-executive directors (Dr. YEN Gordon, Mr. LEE Siu Ming, and Mrs. CHOW Lok Mei Ki Cindy).

Disclaimer: The information provided above is based on the Company’s official announcement and unaudited management accounts. The data and forward-looking statements are subject to change pending audit and further disclosures. Investors are urged to exercise caution and conduct their own due diligence before taking any investment action related to Impro Precision Industries Limited.

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