Cost Cuts and Efficiency Gains Help Nearly 70% of ChiNext Companies Turn a Profit in First Three Quarters

All ChiNext-listed companies have now released their 2026 third-quarter reports. Statistics show that 1,411 companies recorded combined revenue of 4.02 trillion yuan in the first three quarters, up 22.84% year on year, and net profit of 302.413 billion yuan, up 22.73%. Net profit excluding non-recurring gains and losses reached 269.256 billion yuan, up 28.30% year on year. Industry insiders said that overall, ChiNext companies have maintained a healthy growth momentum this year, with revenue and profit growth rates both at near five-year highs, and nearly 70% are profitable. These figures fully demonstrate the steady growth of companies in the sector and their resilience as momentum shifts toward high-quality development. The results of cost reduction and efficiency improvements have also continued to show this year, helping listed companies steadily strengthen their profitability. In the first three quarters, ChiNext companies' combined period expenses totaled 391.970 billion yuan, and the period expense ratio fell to 9.74% from 10.16% in the same period last year.