The Chinese battery maker reported 43.3 billion yuan in net profit and 276.9 billion yuan in revenue for the first six months, according to a stock exchange filing on Friday.
CATL reported a 42% year-on-year increase in first-half net profit as strong expansion in its energy storage business helped counter weaker demand in the electric vehicle market. Net profit for the first six months rose to 43.3 billion yuan ($6.39 billion), while revenue increased 54.8% to 276.9 billion yuan, the company said in a stock exchange filing on Friday. The results suggest grid and backup power storage demand is providing an important buffer for battery makers as EV sales growth softens.