Dairy giant Mengniu experiences a significant surge of 18% in overseas sales, aiming its expansion next towards Africa.

In the bustling world of international business, two significant players have made their mark. Mengniu Dairy (2319.HK) and Aice Ice Cream have announced impressive financial results for the first half of 2025.

Mengniu Dairy, a leading Chinese dairy company, reported a revenue of RMB 41.57 billion for the first half of the year. This figure represents a steady growth in the company's financial standing. The operating profit margin improved by 1.5 percentage points to 8.5%, indicating a more efficient use of resources. Moreover, the company's operating profit for the period increased by 13.4% year-on-year, reaching RMB 3.54 billion.

In addition, Mengniu Dairy achieved a 46.2% year-on-year growth in operating cash flow during the first half of 2025. This strong cash flow position bodes well for the company's future growth plans.

Institutions such as JPMorgan have taken notice of Mengniu Dairy's impressive performance, with increased holdings in the company following the results announcement. Furthermore, DBS Group and Shenwan Hongyuan have issued "Buy" ratings for Mengniu Dairy's stock, signalling a positive outlook for the company's future.

Meanwhile, Aice Ice Cream, the market leader in Indonesia with a 34% share, has also reported robust results. The company, which entered the Indonesian market in 2015, currently generates over RMB 2 billion in annual revenue. Aice Ice Cream's success can be attributed to its strategic investments in building a fully localized supply chain in the country.

Bellamy's Organic Infant Formula, a product under Mengniu Dairy's portfolio, is showing strong growth momentum in Southeast Asia. The name of the person responsible for the global expansion of this product is Zhang Yuan.

It is important to note that these announcements are solely from the issuers and do not contain any new information about Aice Ice Cream's market position or supply chain in Indonesia, or any new financial data or growth figures for Bellamy's Organic Infant Formula.

In conclusion, both Mengniu Dairy and Aice Ice Cream have posted impressive financial results for the first half of 2025, with Mengniu Dairy showing a strong cash flow position and Aice Ice Cream maintaining its dominance in the Indonesian market. The positive outlook from financial institutions further underscores the potential for growth for these companies in the future.

Dairy giant Mengniu experiences a significant surge of 18% in overseas sales, aiming its expansion next towards Africa.