China’s Geely Tops Estimates, Snapping Four-Year Profit Drop

  • Net income rises 9% to 5.26 billion yuan, revenue jumps 46%
  • Automaker forecasts 15% growth in vehicle sales this year

Inside a Zeekr Co. 001 electric vehicle.

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Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., the centerpiece of billionaire Li Shufu’s car empire, posted earnings that beat estimates and forecast further sales growth this year.

Net income rose 9% to 5.26 billion yuan ($764 million) in 2022, the company said in a statement Tuesday, beating analyst estimates of 4.85 billion yuan, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Revenue climbed 46% to 147.96 billion yuan.