SMOORE INTL (06969.HK) +1.050 (+4.988%) Short selling $65.87M; Ratio 11.894% issued a profit warning expecting 1H25 revenue to grow 18% YoY, with incline in adjusted profit of -9%-+4%, according to a research report issued by BofA Securities. The broker believed that the performance aligns with guidance for full-year positive revenue growth and flat adjusted profit, implying weaker 2H25 revenue. Revenue growth was mainly driven by self-branded business and corporate client business, with trends in 2Q25 similar to 1Q25. However, profits are dragged down by increased share-based payment expenses, rising sales and management expenses for self-branded products in overseas markets and a significant increase in legal fees.BofA Securities lowered its 2025/ 2026 EPS forecasts by 11%/ 19% each, and added its target price from $8 to $9.2, with rating kept at Underperform.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-07-18 16:25.)