HPA Shares Down 24% Since Listing as Q2 Profit Falls 43%
This Aveluro analysis covers HPA on HOSE in the Food & Beverage sector. The classified event type is earnings miss, with negative sentiment and a deterministic market-impact score of 8.4/10. Aveluro classifies this story as a negative catalyst and risk signal for the affected stock. Source coverage came from CafeF - Doanh nghiệp, classified as a primary/top-tier source.
Key Facts
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Overview
HPA (Phát triển Nông nghiệp Hoà Phát) shares have declined 24% since listing on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) in February 2026, closing at VND 30,000 on August 12. The decline follows a weak Q2 2026 earnings report, with net profit down 43% year-on-year, reflecting soft livestock sales and rising input costs.
Key Facts
- HPA shares closed at VND 30,000 on August 12, down 1.6% for the session, marking the fourth consecutive decline.
- Since the first trading day’s reference price of VND 39,610 (adjusted) on February 6, 2026, the stock has lost over 24%.
- Q2 2026 net revenue reached VND 1,523 billion, down 32% YoY; net profit after tax was VND 303 billion, down 43% YoY.
- H1 2026 cumulative revenue was VND 3,287 billion (-22% YoY) and net profit was VND 648 billion (-31% YoY).
- The company’s 2026 plan targets revenue of VND 7,200 billion (-11% YoY) and net profit of VND 1,005 billion (-37% YoY).
- MBS forecasts 2026 revenue down 9% YoY, with hog prices expected to average VND 62,700/kg (-2% YoY) and output down 12.6%.
- Approximately 75% of feed raw materials are imported, exposing HPA to global grain price increases.
What Happened
According to the company’s Q2 2026 financial report, HPA’s net revenue fell 32% YoY to VND 1,523 billion, while net profit dropped 43% to VND 303 billion. The company attributed the decline to lower sales volumes in its cattle and hog segments, as it deliberately reduced cattle herd size due to supply difficulties and retained some breeding pigs to expand the herd.
The stock has been in a downtrend since its listing, hitting new lows. Compared to peers listed around the same time, HPA’s decline is steeper: GEL rose 8%, VPX fell 24%, and VCK fell 18% from their first-day reference prices. Trading liquidity has also weakened.
Market Context
HPA, listed on HOSE in the Food & Beverage sector, has underperformed the broader market since its debut. The stock’s 24% drop contrasts with the modest gains of some peers, indicating company-specific pressures. The weak Q2 results align with the agricultural sector’s challenges, including soft livestock demand and rising feed costs. The stock’s price action suggests investors are pricing in continued earnings weakness.
Strategic Significance
HPA’s strategic position is challenged by its heavy reliance on hog farming, which faces cyclical oversupply and price declines. The company’s plan to reduce herd size and renovate farms (Minh Đức and Long Hà 2) may improve efficiency but will limit near-term output. Long-term, the company expects a recovery in 2027 as Long Hà 2 reaches full capacity and hog prices improve. However, the high import dependency for feed (75%) exposes HPA to global commodity price shocks, a key risk for profitability.
What to Watch
- Q3 2026 earnings release (expected October 2026) to see if revenue and profit declines narrow.
- Hog price trends in Vietnam, particularly whether prices stabilize above VND 62,700/kg.
- Progress on farm renovations at Minh Đức and Long Hà 2, and their contribution to output in 2027.
- Global grain prices and any impact on feed costs, given geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
- Any updates on the company’s 2026 guidance and management’s commentary on demand recovery.