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NaaS Technology (NAAS) turns first operating profit as costs plunge 82%

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NaaS Technology Inc. reported unaudited first-half 2026 results showing its first-ever operating profit after a multi‑year shift to an asset‑light charging services platform. Total revenues were RMB45.5 million, down from RMB66.6 million a year earlier, with gross margin at 85%.

Total operating expenses fell 82% year over year to RMB19.1 million, driving an operating profit of RMB28.9 million versus an operating loss of RMB39.1 million in 2025. Net profit was RMB19.8 million, down from RMB65.4 million, mainly because the prior period included a one‑time fair value gain of about RMB135.7 million. Cash and cash equivalents were RMB77.2 million as of June 30, 2026, with cash consumption reduced to RMB5.0 million from RMB52.0 million a year earlier.

Total assets were RMB292.7 million against total liabilities of RMB1,183.1 million, leaving negative equity of RMB890.3 million. After the period, NaaS completed the acquisition of China Newlink Holding Limited and received an SCC arbitration award related to a terminated acquisition, which management expects to be substantially covered by existing provisions.

Positive

  • First operating profit in company history: operating result improved from a loss of RMB39.1 million to a profit of RMB28.9 million, reflecting the impact of the asset‑light platform model.
  • Total operating expenses fell by 82% year over year to RMB19.1 million, materially lowering the company’s breakeven point and supporting a structurally leaner cost base.
  • Cash consumption improved significantly, with cash and cash equivalents declining only RMB5.0 million in the first half of 2026 versus a RMB52.0 million decrease in the prior‑year period.
  • Gross margin remained very high at 85% in the first half of 2026, close to the 86% reported for full‑year 2025, indicating strong underlying unit economics.
  • Completion of the China Newlink Holding Limited acquisition in July 2026 adds EV and energy data assets intended to strengthen consumer engagement and AI‑driven monetization.

Negative

  • Total revenues declined from RMB66.6 million to RMB45.5 million, a drop of more than 10%, reflecting lower transaction volume under the asset‑light strategy.
  • Net profit fell from RMB65.4 million to RMB19.8 million, largely due to the absence of a prior one‑time RMB135.7 million fair value gain, reducing bottom‑line earnings power versus the comparative period.
  • The balance sheet shows negative equity of RMB890.3 million, with total liabilities of RMB1,183.1 million significantly exceeding total assets of RMB292.7 million.
  • An SCC tribunal issued a final award holding the company and a subsidiary jointly and severally liable for damages and costs related to a terminated acquisition, though management expects existing provisions to substantially cover exposure.

Filing Explained

On July 14, 2026, an SCC tribunal issued a final award holding NaaS and its Swedish subsidiary jointly and severally liable for damages and certain costs tied to the terminated Charge Amps acquisition; NaaS says prior provisions can substantially cover its estimated exposure.

Total revenues H1 2026 RMB45.5 million For the six months ended June 30, 2026
Gross margin H1 2026 85% First half of 2026, compared with 97% a year earlier
Operating expenses H1 2026 RMB19.1 million Total operating expenses, down 82% year over year
Operating profit H1 2026 RMB28.9 million First operating profit in company history
Net profit H1 2026 RMB19.8 million Net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2026
Cash and cash equivalents RMB77.2 million Balance as of June 30, 2026
Total liabilities RMB1,183.1 million Liabilities as of June 30, 2026
Total equity RMB(890.3) million Negative equity as of June 30, 2026
asset-light charging services platform financial
"exited capital-intensive offline operations and rebuilt the business around an asset-light charging services platform"
fair value changes of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss financial
"Fair value changes of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss"
non-controlling interests financial
"Net profit attributable to: Equity holders of the Company ... Non-controlling interests"
An ownership stake in a subsidiary held by outside shareholders rather than the parent company, representing the portion of that subsidiary’s assets and profits the parent does not control. For investors, it shows what part of consolidated earnings and equity belongs to others — like a roommate who owns part of a house — which affects how much value and profit per share are truly attributable to the parent company’s shareholders.
S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 financial
"selected for inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025, a globally recognized benchmark"
jointly and severally liable financial
"issued a final award holding the Company and its Swedish subsidiary jointly and severally liable for damages"
When parties are jointly and severally liable, each person or entity can be held responsible for the full amount of a debt or obligation, not just their share. For investors this matters because a creditor or counterparty can seek the entire repayment from any one of the liable parties — like a landlord choosing to collect the full rent from one tenant even if several signed the lease — which increases credit and recovery risk and can affect valuations and legal exposure.

FAQ

How did NaaS Technology Inc. (NAAS) perform financially in the first half of 2026?

NaaS reported RMB45.5 million in revenue and its first operating profit of RMB28.9 million for the first half of 2026. Net profit was RMB19.8 million, lower than RMB65.4 million a year earlier due to a prior one‑time fair value gain.

Did NaaS Technology Inc. (NAAS) achieve operating profitability in 2026?

Yes. NaaS achieved its first operating profit, reporting operating income of RMB28.9 million in the first half of 2026. This compares with an operating loss of RMB39.1 million in the same period in 2025, driven mainly by an 82% reduction in operating expenses.

What happened to NaaS Technology Inc.’s (NAAS) revenue and gross margin in H1 2026?

Revenue declined to RMB45.5 million from RMB66.6 million year over year, reflecting focus on order quality. Gross margin was 85%, versus 97% a year earlier, with the change mainly tied to a prior‑period non‑recurring share‑based compensation credit.

What is NaaS Technology Inc.’s (NAAS) cash position and cash burn trend?

Cash and cash equivalents were RMB77.2 million (US$11.4 million) as of June 30, 2026. Over the first half, cash decreased by RMB5.0 million, a substantial improvement from the RMB52.0 million decrease over the comparable 2025 period.

What does the SCC arbitration award mean for NaaS Technology Inc. (NAAS)?

An SCC tribunal issued a final award making NaaS and a Swedish subsidiary jointly and severally liable for damages and costs related to a terminated acquisition. Management believes provisions from previous periods can substantially cover the estimated exposure.

What is the balance sheet position of NaaS Technology Inc. (NAAS) as of June 30, 2026?

NaaS reported total assets of RMB292.7 million and total liabilities of RMB1,183.1 million, resulting in negative equity of RMB890.3 million. Borrowings totaled RMB573.5 million across current and non‑current portions.

What strategic acquisitions or recognitions did NaaS Technology Inc. (NAAS) report?

In July 2026, NaaS completed acquiring China Newlink Holding Limited, adding EV and energy data assets. Earlier, it was included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025, one of only two companies in its China retailing industry classification.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of August 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-38235

 

NaaS Technology Inc.

(Registrant’s Name)

 

Newlink Center, Area G, Building 7, Huitong Times Square,

No.1 Yaojiayuan South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following table presents our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the periods indicated:

 

NAAS TECHNOLOGY INC

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

   For the Six Months ended June 30, 
   2025   2026   2026 
   RMB’000   RMB’000   US$’000 
Continuing operations            
Revenues            
Charging services revenues   63,531    43,943    6,476 
Energy solutions revenues   454    69    10 
New initiatives revenues   2,616    1,449    214 
Total revenues   66,601    45,461    6,700 
                
Cost of revenues   (2,227)   (6,789)   (1,001)
Gross profit   64,374    38,672    5,699 
                
Operating expenses               
Selling and marketing expenses   (57,692)   (10,851)   (1,599)
General and administrative expenses   (54,026)   (4,797)   (707)
Research and development expenses   (7,522)   (3,971)   (585)
Reversal of impairment losses, net   14,742    569    84 
Total operating expenses   (104,498)   (19,050)   (2,807)
                
Other gains, net   1,015    9,302    1,371 
                
Operating (loss)/profit   (39,109)   28,924    4,263 
Fair value changes of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss   137,022    (394)   (58)
Finance costs   (17,989)   (18,357)   (2,705)
Profit before income tax   79,924    10,173    1,500 
Income tax            
Profit from continuing operations   79,924    10,173    1,500 
(Loss)/profit from discontinued operations   (14,553)   9,607    1,416 
Net profit   65,371    19,780    2,916 
                
Net profit attributable to:               
Equity holders of the Company   66,072    16,108    2,375 
Non-controlling interests   (701)   3,672    541 
    65,371    19,780    2,916 
                
Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share for profit from continuing operations attributable to the ordinary shareholders of the Company (Expressed in RMB per share)               
Basic earnings per share   0.0164    0.0002    *
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share   (0.0049)   0.0002    *
                
Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share for profit attributable to the ordinary shareholders of the Company (Expressed in RMB per share)               
Basic earnings per share   0.0136    0.0005    0.0001 
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share   (0.0061)   0.0005    0.0001 
                
Net profit for the period   65,371    19,780    2,916 
Other comprehensive income/(loss) that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:               
– Fair value changes on equity investment designated at fair value through other comprehensive income, net of tax   11,504    (14,538)   (2,143)
– Currency translation differences   (786)   946    139 
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period, net of tax   10,718    (13,592)   (2,004)
Total comprehensive income for the period   76,089    6,188    912 
Total comprehensive income attributable to:               
Equity holders of the Company   76,790    2,516    371 
Non-controlling interests   (701)   3,672    541 
    76,089    6,188    912 

 

*Representing an amount less than US$0.0001.

 

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The following table presents our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of financial position:

 

NAAS TECHNOLOGY INC

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

   As of 
   December 31,
2025
   June 30,
2026
 
   RMB’000   RMB’000   US$’000 
             
ASSETS            
Current assets            
Cash and cash equivalents   81,154    77,233    11,383 
Trade receivables, net   21,714    18,266    2,692 
Financial assets measured at fair value   1,291         
Inventories   17    17    3 
Prepayments, other receivables and other assets, net   105,724    116,992    17,242 
Assets classified as held for sale   4,148         
Total current assets   214,048    212,508    31,320 
                
Non-current assets               
Right-of-use assets, net   2,794         
Financial assets measured at fair value, non-current   92,396    77,858    11,475 
Investments accounted for using equity method   421    420    62 
Property, plant and equipment, net   1,127    722    106 
Intangible assets, net   1,592    1,220    180 
Other non-current assets   194         
Total non-current assets   98,524    80,220    11,823 
Total assets   312,572    292,728    43,143 
                
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY               
Current liabilities               
Borrowings, current   501,763    519,069    76,501 
Current lease liabilities   1,469         
Trade payables   230,832    240,447    35,438 
Income tax payables   796    796    117 
Other payables and accruals   358,357    368,328    54,285 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   22,044         
Liabilities relating to assets classified as held for sale   7,903         
Total current liabilities   1,123,164    1,128,640    166,341 
                
Non-current liabilities               
Borrowings, non-current   80,961    54,427    8,022 
Non-current lease liabilities   1,121         
Total non-current liabilities   82,082    54,427    8,022 
Total liabilities   1,205,246    1,183,067    174,363 
                
EQUITY               
Share capital   239    272    40 
Subscription receivable   (138,363)   (161,141)   (23,749)
Treasury shares   (1)   (1)   *
Warrants outstanding   29,587    29,587    4,360 
Additional paid-in capital   7,818,000    7,836,892    1,155,015 
Other reserves   47,162    33,570    4,948 
Accumulated losses   (8,690,607)   (8,674,499)   (1,278,463)
Non-controlling interests   41,309    44,981    6,629 
Total equity   (892,674)   (890,339)   (131,220)
Total equity and liabilities   312,572    292,728    43,143 

 

*Representing an amount with an absolute value of less than US$1,000 (including negative amounts).

 

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2026 First Half Financial and Operational Highlights

 

First Operating Profit in the Company’s History: The Company recorded an operating profit of RMB28.9 million (US$4.3 million) in the first half of 2026, compared with an operating loss of RMB39.1 million in the same period last year, marking the first operating profit in the Company’s history and reflecting its transition to an asset-light, platform-based operating model.

 

Second Consecutive First Half in Both Positive Net Profit and Positive Operating Cash Flow: Net profit was RMB19.8 million (US$2.9 million) in the first half of 2026, following net profit of RMB65.4 million in the first half of 2025, reflecting the Company's consecutive first half of positive net profit. Net cash generated from operating activities was RMB39.7 million (US$5.9 million) in the first half of 2026, compared to RMB13.0 million during the same period of 2025, reflecting the Company’s increasing self-sufficiency in funding operations.

 

Substantially Leaner Cost Base: Total operating expenses decreased by 82% to RMB19.1 million (US$2.8 million) in the first half of 2026 from RMB104.5 million in the same period last year, materially lowering the Company’s break-even point.

 

Ms. Yang Wang, Chief Executive Officer of NaaS, commented, “The first half of 2026 marked a defining moment for NaaS with our first operating profit since inception. This is the direct outcome of a multi-year strategic transformation in which we exited capital-intensive offline operations and rebuilt the business around an asset-light charging services platform. With a cost base now aligned to that model, we intend to direct our resources toward AI-powered supply-and-demand matching and enterprise-grade energy management services as corporate fleet electrification accelerates.”

 

Mr. Steven Sim, Chief Financial Officer of NaaS, added, “Achieving operating profitability reflects a permanently lower cost base rather than a favorable period. Gross margin was 85% in the first half, consistent with the 86% we delivered for the full year 2025. We reduced operating expenses by 82% year over year to RMB19.1 million, substantially lowering our breakeven threshold, and reduced cash consumption to RMB5.0 million in the first half from RMB52.0 million a year ago. We will maintain that rigorous financial discipline while integrating the assets we acquired in July and selectively allocating capital to initiatives that support long-term value creation for our shareholders.”

 

Business Updates

 

Inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025

 

In February 2026, NaaS was selected for inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025, a globally recognized benchmark of corporate sustainability performance. The Yearbook is based on the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, which evaluated more than 9,200 companies worldwide for the 2025 edition. 848 were selected for inclusion, with 57 from China. NaaS was one of only two companies selected within the Retailing — Mainland China industry classification

 

Completion of Strategic Acquisitions

 

In July 2026, subsequent to the end of the reporting period, the Company completed the acquisition of China Newlink Holding Limited. China Newlink Holding Limited holds a proprietary electric vehicle and energy data portfolio. The transaction extends the Company’s service ecosystem, and strengthens its consumer-facing engagement and AI-power monetization capabilities across the mobility sector.

 

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2026 First Half Financial Results

 

Revenue

 

Total revenues were RMB45.5 million (US$6.7 million) in the first half of 2026, compared with RMB66.6 million in the same period last year, primarily reflecting the Company’s continued prioritization of order quality and profitability over transaction volume under its asset-light platform model.

 

Charging Services: Charging services revenues were RMB43.9 million in the first half of 2026, compared with RMB63.5 million in the same period last year. The decrease primarily reflects the Company’s sustained emphasis on high-quality, profitable charging orders and the continued refinement of its charging services portfolio.

 

Energy Solutions: Energy solutions revenues were RMB0.1 million in the first half of 2026, compared with RMB0.5 million in the same period last year, consistent with the Company’s continued scale down of working capital-intensive offline businesses.

 

New Initiatives: New initiatives revenues were RMB1.4 million in the first half of 2026, compared with RMB2.6 million in the same period last year.

 

Cost of Revenues

 

Total cost of revenues was RMB6.8 million (US$1.0 million) in the first half of 2026, compared with RMB2.2 million in the same period last year, primarily due to a net credit to share-based compensation expense of RMB5.7 million recognized within cost of revenues in the prior-year period, arising from forfeitures of unvested awards in connection with the organizational restructuring that accompanied the Company’s strategic transformation. With that transformation complete and the Company’s team composition stabilized at a level aligned to its ongoing operational requirements, share-based compensation expense in the current period reflects a normalized, recurring cost structure.

 

Gross Margin

 

Gross margin was 85% in the first half of 2026, compared with 97% in the same period last year. The movement was primarily attributable to the aforementioned non-recurring share-based compensation credit recognized within cost of revenues in the prior-year period, rather than any deterioration in the underlying economics of the platform business. Gross margin on charging services, which accounted for 97% of total revenues in the first half of 2026, was 86%.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Total operating expenses decreased by 82% to RMB19.1 million (US$2.8 million) in the first half of 2026 from RMB104.5 million in the same period last year, reflecting the Company’s sustained rationalization of its cost base following the completion of its strategic transformation.

 

Selling and marketing expenses were RMB10.9 million in the first half of 2026, a decrease of 81% compared with RMB57.7 million in the same period last year, primarily reflecting lower employee compensation and reduced user acquisition and promotional spending, as the Company continues to drive user stickiness and economies of scale.

 

General and administrative expenses were RMB4.8 million in the first half of 2026, a decrease of 91% compared with RMB54.0 million in the same period last year, primarily attributable to significant reductions in professional service fees, employee compensation and share-based compensation expenses.

 

Research and development expenses were RMB4.0 million in the first half of 2026, a decrease of 47% compared with RMB7.5 million in the same period last year, reflecting a more focused allocation of technical resources in line with the Company’s strategic priorities.

 

The Company recorded a net impairment reversal of RMB0.6 million in the first half of 2026, compared with a net impairment reversal of RMB14.7 million in the same period last year, primarily attributable to significant improvements in actual collections of receivables that warranted positive adjustment credit loss provisions in the first half of 2025. The year-over-year decrease primarily reflected the continually evaluation of the Company's credit loss provisioning estimates following sustained efforts to improve receivable collections.

 

Operating Profit

 

The Company recorded an operating profit of RMB28.9 million (US$4.3 million) in the first half of 2026, compared with an operating loss of RMB39.1 million in the same period last year. This represents the first operating profit in the Company’s history. The improvement was driven principally by the RMB85.4 million reduction in total operating expenses, which more than offset the decline in gross profit, and reflects the structural repositioning of the Company’s cost base under its asset-light platform model.

 

Net Profit

 

Net profit was RMB19.8 million (US$2.9 million) in the first half of 2026, compared with RMB65.4 million in the same period last year. The year-over-year decrease was primarily driven by the absence of the one-time recognition in fair value gain of approximately RMB135.7 million in the first half of 2025. Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company was RMB16.1 million (US$2.4 million) in the first half of 2026, compared with RMB66.1 million in the same period last year.

 

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Cash Position

 

Cash and cash equivalents were RMB77.2 million (US$11.4 million) as of June 30, 2026, compared with RMB82.2 million as of December 31, 2025, including RMB1.0 million included in assets classified as held for sale. The decrease of RMB5.0 million over the six-month period compares with a decrease of RMB52.0 million over the corresponding period in 2025, reflecting a substantial reduction in the Company’s rate of cash consumption.

 

Exchange Rate

 

This Form 6-K contains translations of certain RMB amounts into USD at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to USD were made at the rate of RMB6.7851 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 30, 2026, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or USD amounts referred could be converted into USD or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all. For analytical presentation, all percentages are calculated using the numbers presented in the financial statements contained in this earnings release.

 

Recent Developments

 

Final Award in Charge Amps Arbitration

 

On July 14, 2026, an SCC arbitral tribunal issued a final award holding the Company and its Swedish subsidiary jointly and severally liable for damages and certain costs in connection with the previously terminated proposed acquisition of Charge Amps AB. The underlying acquisition was terminated in November 2023 and never completed. Management believes that provisions brought forward from previous financial period can substantially cover the Company's estimated exposure under the award. Accordingly, the Company does not expect the award to have a material adverse impact on its future financial condition or results of operations.

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

The information in this Form 6-K includes statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates” and similar statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry. All information provided in this Form 6-K is as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that its expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: NaaS’ goals and strategies; its future business development, financial conditions and results of operations; its ability to continuously develop new technology, services and products and keep up with changes in the industries in which it operates; growth of China’s EV charging industry and EV charging service industry and NaaS’ future business development; demand for and market acceptance of NaaS’ products and services; NaaS’ ability to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights; NaaS’ ability to attract and retain qualified executives and personnel; the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of government and other measures that have been or will be taken in connection therewith; U.S.-China trade war and its effect on NaaS’ operation, fluctuations of the RMB exchange rate, and NaaS’ ability to obtain adequate financing for its planned capital expenditure requirements; NaaS’ relationships with end-users, customers, suppliers and other business partners; competition in the industry; relevant government policies and regulations related to the industry; and fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and globally. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in NaaS’ filings with the SEC.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  NaaS Technology Inc.
       
  By : /s/ Steven Sim
  Name : Steven Sim
  Title : Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: August 14, 2026

 

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