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Pou Chen Reports August Revenue Growth, Signaling Operational Recovery
Consumer Non-Durables · Apparel/Footwear · economic_daily · 2026-09-10
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Global footwear giant Pou Chen Corporation saw its August revenue climb 5.4% month-over-month, marking a return to growth as the company enters its peak season.
What Happened
Revenue Performance: Pou Chen Corporation reported August consolidated revenue of NT$20.622 billion, reflecting a 5.4% monthly increase and a 4.3% year-over-year gain. The cumulative revenue for the first eight months reached NT$166.275 billion, with the year-over-year decline narrowing to 1.8%.
Profitability Trends: The company achieved a turnaround in the first half of the year, posting a net profit of NT$6.983 billion and earnings per share of NT$2.37. Second-quarter performance was particularly strong, with net profit surging 113% quarter-over-quarter as the company returned to profitability.
Market Outlook: Analysts expect the company's core business to continue recovering throughout the second half of the year. While the third quarter remains a traditional off-season for footwear, the positive August data suggests that the peak fourth-quarter season will drive stronger results for the second half compared to the first.
Industry Context: Competitor Feng Tay Enterprises reported August revenue of NT$7.37 billion, down 2.8% year-over-year. Their cumulative net profit for the first eight months fell 23.4% to NT$2.452 billion, highlighting varying recovery trajectories within the footwear manufacturing sector.