Senior Expects H1 Profit to Return to Black as Separator Demand and Pricing Improve

Published: Jul 9, 2026 21:03
Senior Technology expects net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 736 million-900 million in the first half of 2026, compared with a loss a year earlier. The company said strong downstream demand for lithium-ion battery separators supported steady shipment growth, while improving industry supply-demand fundamentals helped separator prices stabilize and recover from last year's lows. Combined with effective cost controls, higher margins drove a significant improvement in profitability.

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