Q4 profit +5% at Wharf REIC (1997.HK, HKSE) pre-market 11 Mar 2026: earnings drive near-term outlook

1997.HK stock moves in pre-market trade after Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited reported a 5.00% rise in FY2025 net profit driven by cost reductions and steady occupancy at core assets. The company’s earnings release and a fresh earnings call transcript on 10–11 March 2026 pushed the stock to HKD 26.84, down 2.68% on the session after profit-taking. Investors will watch dividend sustainability, rental outlook for Harbour City and Times Square, and management guidance for 2026 as the market re-prices real estate names ahead of broader sector trends.