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Star Fashion (NASDAQ: STFS) grows revenue 33% but net loss nearly doubles

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Star Fashion Culture Holdings Limited reported unaudited results for the six months ended December 31, 2025, showing faster growth but deeper losses. Revenue rose 33.1% to RMB89.0 million (US$12.7 million), driven mainly by a 92.7% increase in online precision marketing services to RMB48.4 million as clients shifted budgets from traditional channels.

The company discontinued its offline advertising business, bringing related revenue and cost to nil. Gross profit increased 61.2% to RMB7.7 million, and gross margin improved from 7.1% to 8.6%, helped by a higher 14.9% margin in precision marketing despite weaker margins in marketing campaign planning and execution.

Operating expenses climbed 65.9% to RMB12.9 million, mainly from a sharp rise in general and administrative expenses to RMB10.4 million, including a RMB4.3 million bad debt provision, RMB2.6 million in consulting fees and RMB0.8 million in audit fees. As a result, net loss nearly doubled to RMB5.4 million, although basic and diluted loss per share improved to RMB0.16 from RMB0.27 due to a larger share count. Total assets were RMB137.7 million, against RMB41.1 million of liabilities, with shareholders’ equity of RMB96.6 million as of December 31, 2025.

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  • Net loss nearly doubled despite higher revenue: Net loss increased by 98.9% to RMB5.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025, driven by sharply higher general and administrative expenses, including bad debt provisions and consulting fees.

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Revenue is growing quickly, but losses widened as overhead costs surged.

Star Fashion grew revenue by 33.1% to RMB89.0 million, mainly from strong online precision marketing expansion and exiting low-scale offline advertising. Gross profit and overall margin improved, with precision marketing margin reaching 14.9%, indicating better pricing and mix in the core growth segment.

However, operating expenses rose 65.9% to RMB12.9 million, led by general and administrative costs of RMB10.4 million, including a sizeable RMB4.3 million bad debt provision and higher consulting and audit fees. This pushed net loss to RMB5.4 million, almost double the prior period despite higher sales.

The balance sheet shows RMB137.7 million in assets and RMB41.1 million in liabilities as of December 31, 2025, with equity of RMB96.6 million. Future filings may clarify whether elevated bad debt charges and advisory costs are one-off or recurring, which will be important for assessing the path toward profitability.

Revenue RMB89.0 million (US$12.7 million) Six months ended December 31, 2025; up 33.1% YoY
Online precision marketing revenue RMB48.4 million (US$6.9 million) Six months ended December 31, 2025; up 92.7% YoY
Gross profit RMB7.7 million (US$1.1 million) Six months ended December 31, 2025; margin 8.6%
Operating expenses RMB12.9 million (US$1.8 million) Six months ended December 31, 2025; up 65.9% YoY
General and administrative expenses RMB10.4 million (US$1.5 million) Six months ended December 31, 2025; includes RMB4.3M bad debt, RMB2.6M consulting, RMB0.8M audit
Net loss RMB5.4 million (US$0.77 million) Six months ended December 31, 2025; up 98.9% YoY
Loss per share RMB0.16 (US$0.02) Basic and diluted EPS for six months ended December 31, 2025
Total assets and liabilities RMB137.7M assets; RMB41.1M liabilities As of December 31, 2025
online precision marketing services financial
"Revenues from our online precision marketing services grew by RMB23.3 million, or 92.7%."
gross profit margin financial
"The overall gross profit margin increased from 7.1% to 8.6% during the same period."
Gross profit margin shows how much money a company keeps from sales after paying for the goods or services it sold. It’s like checking how much profit is left over from each dollar earned before covering other costs. A higher margin indicates the company makes more money from its sales, which helps assess its profitability and efficiency.
bad debt provision financial
"We made RMB4.3 million bad debt provision made for the slow accounts receivable collection."
A bad debt provision is an accounting reserve a company records to cover amounts it does not expect to collect from customers or borrowers, essentially recognizing that some loans or invoices will go unpaid. For investors it matters because increasing provisions lower reported profits and can signal rising credit risk or weakening sales quality, much like a homeowner setting money aside when they expect some unpaid bills rather than assuming full payment.
contract liabilities financial
"Contract liabilities | 2,379,009 | 3,885,000 | 555,548"
Contract liabilities are amounts a company has been paid in advance for goods or services it still owes to customers — think of them like gift cards or prepaid subscriptions the company must fulfill later. For investors, they show promised future work or deliveries that will turn into revenue over time, reveal cash already collected, and help assess whether a firm has a backlog of obligations that could affect future earnings and cash flow.
additional paid-in capital financial
"Additional paid-in capital | 185,821,560 | 241,849,738 | 34,584,051"
Amount of money shareholders have paid to a company for shares that is above the stock’s nominal or par value; think of it as the extra premium paid when a group buys a ticket that has a low listed price. It matters to investors because it represents permanent capital on the balance sheet that can cushion losses, affect book value per share and indicate how much fresh cash equity holders have contributed beyond the minimum share value.
Revenue RMB89.0 million +33.1% YoY
Gross profit RMB7.7 million +61.2% YoY
Gross margin 8.6% from 7.1% prior period
Net loss RMB5.4 million +98.9% YoY
Basic and diluted EPS RMB-0.16 vs. RMB-0.27 prior period

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FAQ

How did Star Fashion Culture Holdings (STFS) revenue perform in the first half of 2026?

Star Fashion’s revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2025 rose 33.1% to approximately RMB89.0 million (US$12.7 million), up from RMB66.9 million a year earlier, mainly driven by strong growth in online precision marketing services.

What were Star Fashion Culture Holdings’ net loss and EPS for this period?

The company reported a net loss of about RMB5.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025, nearly double the prior period. Basic and diluted loss per share were RMB0.16 (US$0.02), improving from a loss of RMB0.27 per share previously.

Which business segments drove Star Fashion Culture Holdings’ growth?

Growth was led by online precision marketing services, where revenue grew RMB23.3 million, or 92.7%, to RMB48.4 million (US$6.9 million). Offline advertising revenue dropped to nil following the discontinuation of that business line, reshaping the company’s revenue mix toward digital services.

How did Star Fashion Culture Holdings’ margins change year over year?

Overall gross profit increased to RMB7.7 million and gross margin improved from 7.1% to 8.6%. Precision marketing gross margin rose from 9.5% to 14.9%, while marketing campaign planning and execution margins declined, and offline advertising disappeared after business discontinuation.

Why did Star Fashion Culture Holdings’ operating expenses rise so sharply?

Operating expenses climbed 65.9% to RMB12.9 million, mainly because general and administrative expenses surged to RMB10.4 million. Key drivers were a RMB4.3 million bad debt provision, RMB2.6 million of corporate advisory and project management consulting fees, and RMB0.8 million in audit fees.

What is Star Fashion Culture Holdings’ financial position as of December 31, 2025?

As of December 31, 2025, the company had total assets of RMB137.7 million and total liabilities of RMB41.1 million. Shareholders’ equity stood at RMB96.6 million, supported by additional paid-in capital of RMB241.8 million and an accumulated deficit of RMB145.3 million.

 

 

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 May, 2026

 

Commission File Number: 333-280198

 

STAR FASHION CULTURE HOLDINGS LIMITED

 

(Registrant’s Name)

 

12F, No.611, Sishui Road

Huli District,

Xiamen

People’s Republic of 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interim Results

 

The unaudited financial results for the six months ended December 31, 2025 are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K.

 

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

The following exhibits are being filed herewith:

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Unaudited Financial Results for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2025

 

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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.

 

  Star Fashion Culture Holdings Limited
     
Date: May 29, 2026 By: /s/ Liu Xiaohua
  Name:  Liu Xiaohua
  Title: Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Star Fashion Culture Holdings Limited Announces First Half 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

 

HONG KONG, May 29, 2026 — Star Fashion Culture Holdings Limited (“STFS” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STFS), a content marketing solutions services provider with principal operations and geographic markets in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended December 31, 2025.

 

Overview:

 

Revenue increased by approximately RMB22.2 million, or 33.1%, from approximately RMB66.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024, to approximately RMB89.0 million (US$12.7 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025.

 

Net loss increased by RMB2.7 million, or 98.9%, from net loss of RMB2.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to net loss of RMB5.4million (US$0.8 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025.

 

Six Month Financial Results Ended December 31, 2025

 

Revenue. Revenue increased by approximately RMB22.2 million, or 33.1%, from approximately RMB66.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024, to approximately RMB89.0 million (US$12.7 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, primarily attributable to (i) Revenues from our offline advertising services decreased by 100%, from RMB1.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to nil for the six months ended December 31, 2025, which was primarily due to the discontinuation of our offline advertising business;‌ (ii) Revenues from our online precision marketing services grew by RMB23.3 million, or 92.7%, from RMB25.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to RMB48.4 million (US$6.9 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025. This growth was primarily due to a growing share of client advertising budgets being redirected from traditional channels to online precision marketing, which directly boosted our service revenue.

 

Cost of RevenuesCost of revenues increased by RMB19.2 million, or 31.0%, from RMB62.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to RMB81.4 million (US$11.6 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025 primarily attributable to (i) Our cost of revenues for marketing campaign planning and execution increased by approximately RMB1.8 million, or 4.6%, from RMB38.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to RMB40.2 million (US$5.7 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025,which which was primarily due to increased market competition, resulting in a slight increase in the corresponding marketing campaign costs. (ii) Our cost of revenues for offline advertising decreased by approximately RMB1.0 million, or 100%, from RMB1.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to nil for the six months ended December 31, 2025 which was in line with the decrease in offline advertising revenues. (iii) Our cost of revenues for online precision marketing increased by approximately RMB18.5 million, or 81.3%, from RMB22.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to RMB41.2 million (US$5.9 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025. The increase was in line with the increase in revenues from online precision marketing.

 

 

Gross Profit

 

Our gross profit increased by RMB2.9 million, or 61.2%, from RMB4.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to RMB7.7 million (US$1.1 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025. The overall gross profit margin increased from 7.1% to 8.6% during the same period primarily attributable to (i)Gross profit margin of our marketing campaign planning and execution decreased from 5.6% for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to 1.2% for the six months ended December 31, 2025 . The decrease was mainly attributable to the varied profit margin of different types of events, and the profit margin held during the six months ended December 31, 2025 is decreased. (ii) Gross profit margin of our offline advertising decreased from 8.4% for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to nil for the six months ended December 31, 2025, which was primarily due to the discontinuation of our offline advertising business.(iii) Gross profit margin of our precision marketing increased from 9.5% for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to 14.9% for the six months ended December 31, 2025 , which was primarily due to the recognition of our quality and service, enabling a recovery in profit margin.

 

Operating Expenses. Operating expenses increased from RMB7.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to RMB12.9 million (US$1.8 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, representing a growth of 65.9%. This increase was primarily attributable to the increase in general and administrative expenses.

 

Selling and marketing expensesSelling and marketing expenses decreased by RMB2.4 million, or 49.6%, from RMB4.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to RMB2.4 million (US$0.3 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, which was primarily due to the business growth achieved in the current period, eliminating the need for further marketing expenditures. 

 

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses increased by RMB7.5 million, or 255.2%, from RMB2.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to RMB10.4 million (US$1.5 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, which was primarily attributable to (i)We made RMB4.3 million bad debt provision made for the slow accounts receivable collection. (ii)RMB2.6 million for corporate advisory consulting fees and project management consulting fees. (iii) RMB0.8million for FY2025 audit fees.

 

Other non-operating (expense)/income, net. Other non-operating (expense)/income, net consists of other income, net and financial expenses, net.

 

Other income, net increased by RMB68.2, or13.3%, from RMB513.0 for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to RMB581.0 for the six months ended December 31, 2025.

 

Financial expenses, net increased by 145.0%  from finance income of RMB0.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to finance expense of RMB0.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025, which was primarily attributable to exchange loss.

 

Income taxes expenses. Income tax expenses were RMB0.03 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025, with no tax provision in 2024 due to the operating loss position.

 

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Net loss. As a result of the foregoing, our net loss increased by RMB2.7 million, or 98.9%, from net loss of RMB2.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to net loss of RMB5.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025.

 

Basic and diluted EPS. Basic and diluted EPS were approximately loss RMB0.16 (US$0.02) per ordinary share for the six months ended December 31, 2025, as compared to loss RMB0.27 per ordinary share for the six months ended December 31, 2024, respectively.

 

About Star Fashion Culture Holdings Limited

 

The Company is a content marketing solutions services provider with a mission to offer high-quality diversified services. We offer services focusing on (i) marketing campaign planning and execution; (ii) offline advertising services; and (iii) online precision marketing services. We assist customers in enhancing the effectiveness of their marketing activities and the value of their brand and products through our variety of services offered. The Group first began operations in August 11, 2015 through its operating subsidiary, Xiamen Star Fashion Culture Media Co., Ltd.

 

Exchange Rate Information

 

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“US$”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at the rate of RMB6.9931 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on December 31, 2025 set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or US$ amounts referred could be converted into RMB or HK$, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “is/are likely to,” “potential,” “continue” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly 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 such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

 

China:

 

Star Fashion Culture Holdings Limited

Ms. Zhang Pingting

Tel: +86 13063138565

E-mail: Hira@xmxing-ji.com

 

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STAR FASHION CULTURE HOLDINGS LIMITED

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   As of 
  

June 30,
2025

  

December 31,
2025

  

December 31,
2025

 
   (Audited)
RMB
   (Unaudited)
RMB
   (Unaudited)
US$
 
Current assets            
Cash   468,731    778,567    111,334 
Accounts receivable, net   43,779,189    67,382,855    9,635,620 
Advance to suppliers, net   25,958,008    46,678,372    6,674,918 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   17,136,656    12,575,591    1,798,286 
Total current assets   87,342,584    127,415,385    18,220,158 
                
Non-current asset               
Intangible assets, net        2,690,472    384,732 
Other non-current assets   -    7,589,534    1,085,289 
Total non-current asset   -    10,280,006    1,470,021 
                
TOTAL ASSETS   87,342,584    137,695,391    19,690,179 
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY               
Current liabilities               
Short-term borrowings   4,277,000    4,000,000    571,992 
Accounts payable   17,145,470    19,714,139    2,819,084 
Contract liabilities   2,379,009    3,885,000    555,548 
Income tax payable   7,620,910    7,641,435    1,092,711 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   9,485,660    5,376,136    768,775 
Amounts due to related parties   513,513    513,513    73,431 
Total current liabilities   41,421,562    41,130,223    5,881,541 
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES   41,421,562    41,130,223    5,881,541 
                
Shareholders’ equity               
Class A ordinary shares (par value of US$0.00001 per share; 4,980,000,000 Class A ordinary shares authorized, 12,650,000 and 32,650,000 Class A ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2025, respectively)   906    2,283    327 
Class B ordinary shares (par value of US$0.00001 per share; 20,000,000 Class B ordinary shares authorized, 1,300,000  Class B ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of June 30,2025 and December 31, 2025, respectively)   94    94    13 
Subscription receivable   (725)   (725)   (100)
Additional paid-in capital   185,821,560    241,849,738    34,584,051 
Accumulated deficit   (139,900,813)   (145,286,222)   (20,775,653)
Total shareholders’ equity   45,921,022    96,565,168    13,808,638 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   87,342,584    137,695,391    19,690,179 

 

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STAR FASHION CULTURE HOLDINGS LIMITED

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

   For the six months ended December 31, 
   2024   2025   2025 
   (Unaudited)
RMB
   (Unaudited)
RMB
   (Unaudited)
US$
 
Statements of Income Data            
Revenues   66,897,085    89,048,312    12,733,739 
Cost of revenue   (62,144,246)   (81,385,020)   (11,637,903)
Gross profit   4,752,839    7,663,292    1,095,836 
                
Operating expenses               
Selling and marketing expenses   (4,819,971)   (2,429,805)   (347,457)
General and administrative expenses   (2,942,026)   (10,449,233)   (1,494,220)
Total operating expenses   (7,761,997)   (12,879,038)   (1,841,677)
                
Loss from operations   (3,009,157)   (5,215,746)   (745,841)
Other income/(expenses), net               
Financial expenses, net   301,335    (135,622)   (19,394)
Other income, net   513    581    83 
Total other income/(expenses), net   301,848    (135,041)   (19,311)
                
Loss before income taxes   (2,707,310)   (5,350,787)   (765,152)
Income tax expenses   -    (34,622)   (4,951)
Net loss   (2,707,310)   (5,385,409)   (770,103)
                
Total comprehensive loss   (2,707,310)   (5,385,409)   (770,103)
                
Net loss per share - Basic and diluted   (0.27)   (0.16)   (0.02)
                
Weighted average shares outstanding used in calculating basic and diluted loss per share   10,000,000    33,297,826    33,297,826 

 

 

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