Sichuan Swellfun vs Diageo: why the prices moved differently

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Sichuan Swellfun Co Ltd (600779.CG)

Q3 202614 Jul – 28 Aug 2026

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Swellfun's first loss in 12 years as destocking slashes revenue

First-half loss confirmed Swellfun reported a first-half net loss of 6.22 million yuan, its first interim loss in 12 years. Revenue fell 27.8% to 1.08 billion yuan. The company deliberately cut channel inventory by about 50%, which reduced revenue by 300 million yuan and gross profit by 250 million yuan. This confirms weak demand and pressures the stock.
This is the core new financial result that directly answers why the stock is moving.
Q2 loss ballooned Second-quarter revenue plunged 50.7% year on year to 266 million yuan, and the net loss widened to 177 million yuan. The first-quarter profit of 171 million yuan was wiped out. This shows the business deteriorated sharply in the most recent quarter, raising concerns about the rest of the year.
It highlights the accelerating deterioration in the latest quarter, a key new detail.
Inventory still massive Despite destocking, inventory remains 4.08 billion yuan, nearly half of total assets, with turnover days at about 2,785. This means products are sitting unsold for years, tying up cash and risking future write-downs. It signals that demand is far below production, a heavy drag on the stock.
It reveals a structural problem that could keep pressuring earnings and the stock.
Management turmoil and parent restructuring Swellfun cut 282 jobs in 2025 with 44 million yuan in severance and continues to shrink headcount in 2026. The core senior management has been almost entirely replaced. Parent Diageo is also cutting jobs globally and took 1.5 billion dollars in brand impairments. This instability adds uncertainty and weighs on investor confidence.
It shows internal and parent-level upheaval that can affect strategy and execution.

August 202614 Jul – 28 Aug 2026

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Swellfun's first loss in 12 years as destocking slashes revenue

First-half loss confirmed Swellfun reported a first-half net loss of 6.22 million yuan, its first interim loss in 12 years. Revenue fell 27.8% to 1.08 billion yuan. The company deliberately cut channel inventory by about 50%, which reduced revenue by 300 million yuan and gross profit by 250 million yuan. This confirms weak demand and pressures the stock.
This is the core new financial result that directly answers why the stock is moving.
Q2 loss ballooned Second-quarter revenue plunged 50.7% year on year to 266 million yuan, and the net loss widened to 177 million yuan. The first-quarter profit of 171 million yuan was wiped out. This shows the business deteriorated sharply in the most recent quarter, raising concerns about the rest of the year.
It highlights the accelerating deterioration in the latest quarter, a key new detail.
Inventory still massive Despite destocking, inventory remains 4.08 billion yuan, nearly half of total assets, with turnover days at about 2,785. This means products are sitting unsold for years, tying up cash and risking future write-downs. It signals that demand is far below production, a heavy drag on the stock.
It reveals a structural problem that could keep pressuring earnings and the stock.
Management turmoil and parent restructuring Swellfun cut 282 jobs in 2025 with 44 million yuan in severance and continues to shrink headcount in 2026. The core senior management has been almost entirely replaced. Parent Diageo is also cutting jobs globally and took 1.5 billion dollars in brand impairments. This instability adds uncertainty and weighs on investor confidence.
It shows internal and parent-level upheaval that can affect strategy and execution.

Latest14 Jul – 28 Aug 2026

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Swellfun's first loss in 12 years as destocking slashes revenue

First-half loss confirmed Swellfun reported a first-half net loss of 6.22 million yuan, its first interim loss in 12 years. Revenue fell 27.8% to 1.08 billion yuan. The company deliberately cut channel inventory by about 50%, which reduced revenue by 300 million yuan and gross profit by 250 million yuan. This confirms weak demand and pressures the stock.
This is the core new financial result that directly answers why the stock is moving.
Q2 loss ballooned Second-quarter revenue plunged 50.7% year on year to 266 million yuan, and the net loss widened to 177 million yuan. The first-quarter profit of 171 million yuan was wiped out. This shows the business deteriorated sharply in the most recent quarter, raising concerns about the rest of the year.
It highlights the accelerating deterioration in the latest quarter, a key new detail.
Inventory still massive Despite destocking, inventory remains 4.08 billion yuan, nearly half of total assets, with turnover days at about 2,785. This means products are sitting unsold for years, tying up cash and risking future write-downs. It signals that demand is far below production, a heavy drag on the stock.
It reveals a structural problem that could keep pressuring earnings and the stock.
Management turmoil and parent restructuring Swellfun cut 282 jobs in 2025 with 44 million yuan in severance and continues to shrink headcount in 2026. The core senior management has been almost entirely replaced. Parent Diageo is also cutting jobs globally and took 1.5 billion dollars in brand impairments. This instability adds uncertainty and weighs on investor confidence.
It shows internal and parent-level upheaval that can affect strategy and execution.

Diageo PLC (DGE.LSE)

Q3 202618 Jun – 20 Aug 2026

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Diageo cuts costs and jobs as demand slump persists

Weak spirits demand drags sales Diageo's organic sales fell 2.8% in the first half as US and Chinese drinkers cut back, and the company now expects a 2-3% decline for the full year. Falling sales mean lower profits, which pushes the share price down.
Demand weakness is the root cause of the slump driving all the cost-cutting news.
$1bn cost-cutting plan lifts shares New CEO Dave Lewis announced $1bn of savings over three years, mostly from simplifying how the company is run, to fund a turnaround without cutting operating profit. Shares rose 7% on the news, as investors saw a path to recovery.
This is the main new event that moved the stock and frames the turnaround story.
Nearly 2,000 jobs cut in restructuring Diageo is cutting almost 2,000 jobs, over 6% of its workforce, and halved its dividend to 50 cents. While this frees up cash, it signals deep trouble and shrinking revenue and profit, which weighs on the share price.
The scale of job cuts and dividend cut shows how serious the downturn is, a key negative force.
Innovation offsets weak demand Diageo is pushing new products like Crown Royal Blackberry and non-alcoholic Guinness 0.0, with ready-to-drink sales up 17% and Guinness up 10.9%. These bright spots show some resilience, but they are not yet big enough to reverse the overall sales decline.
It provides a counterweight to the gloom, showing where future growth might come from.

July 202618 Jun – 20 Aug 2026

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Diageo cuts costs and jobs as demand slump persists

Weak spirits demand drags sales Diageo's organic sales fell 2.8% in the first half as US and Chinese drinkers cut back, and the company now expects a 2-3% decline for the full year. Falling sales mean lower profits, which pushes the share price down.
Demand weakness is the root cause of the slump driving all the cost-cutting news.
$1bn cost-cutting plan lifts shares New CEO Dave Lewis announced $1bn of savings over three years, mostly from simplifying how the company is run, to fund a turnaround without cutting operating profit. Shares rose 7% on the news, as investors saw a path to recovery.
This is the main new event that moved the stock and frames the turnaround story.
Nearly 2,000 jobs cut in restructuring Diageo is cutting almost 2,000 jobs, over 6% of its workforce, and halved its dividend to 50 cents. While this frees up cash, it signals deep trouble and shrinking revenue and profit, which weighs on the share price.
The scale of job cuts and dividend cut shows how serious the downturn is, a key negative force.
Innovation offsets weak demand Diageo is pushing new products like Crown Royal Blackberry and non-alcoholic Guinness 0.0, with ready-to-drink sales up 17% and Guinness up 10.9%. These bright spots show some resilience, but they are not yet big enough to reverse the overall sales decline.
It provides a counterweight to the gloom, showing where future growth might come from.

Latest18 Jun – 20 Aug 2026

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Diageo cuts costs and jobs as demand slump persists

Weak spirits demand drags sales Diageo's organic sales fell 2.8% in the first half as US and Chinese drinkers cut back, and the company now expects a 2-3% decline for the full year. Falling sales mean lower profits, which pushes the share price down.
Demand weakness is the root cause of the slump driving all the cost-cutting news.
$1bn cost-cutting plan lifts shares New CEO Dave Lewis announced $1bn of savings over three years, mostly from simplifying how the company is run, to fund a turnaround without cutting operating profit. Shares rose 7% on the news, as investors saw a path to recovery.
This is the main new event that moved the stock and frames the turnaround story.
Nearly 2,000 jobs cut in restructuring Diageo is cutting almost 2,000 jobs, over 6% of its workforce, and halved its dividend to 50 cents. While this frees up cash, it signals deep trouble and shrinking revenue and profit, which weighs on the share price.
The scale of job cuts and dividend cut shows how serious the downturn is, a key negative force.
Innovation offsets weak demand Diageo is pushing new products like Crown Royal Blackberry and non-alcoholic Guinness 0.0, with ready-to-drink sales up 17% and Guinness up 10.9%. These bright spots show some resilience, but they are not yet big enough to reverse the overall sales decline.
It provides a counterweight to the gloom, showing where future growth might come from.