Zhejiang Juhua's (SHA:600160) attributable profit rose 29% to 2.65 billion yuan in the first half from 2.05 billion yuan in the year-ago period, according to a Wednesday filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Earnings per share at the chemical raw materials maker increased to 0.982 yuan from 0.760 yuan in the prior-year period.
Operating revenue stayed flat at 13.3 billion yuan.
Directors declared a dividend of 0.22 yuan per share.
Company shares rose 1% during morning trading on Wednesday.