HPH Trust records unchanged H1 DPU of HK$0.05 despite higher profit

Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) Trust reported an unchanged distribution per unit of HK$0.05 for H1 2025, despite a 67.6% increase in net profit to HK$265.1 million. Revenue rose 6.3% to HK$5.7 billion, driven by a 12.7% increase in container throughput at Yantian International Container Terminals. However, throughput at other ports in Hong Kong declined by 3.3%. The trust is monitoring potential trade disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and tariff changes. HPH Trust's units rose 0.6% to US$0.184 prior to the announcement.