Yili Group's controlling shareholder, Xinjiang Yili Group Co., Ltd., purchased a cumulative 385,800 shares of the company during the nearly three-month first-phase window, with a total purchase amount of 3.9967 million yuan. This represents less than 4% of the lower limit of its share purchase plan, which ranges from no less than 100 million yuan to no more than 200 million yuan, averaging about 45,000 yuan per day. The share purchase plan was disclosed on April 24, 2026, and was originally scheduled to be implemented over the next 12 months, but the execution intensity in the first phase was perceived by some investors as lacking urgency. Meanwhile, Yili Group's stock price has continued to weaken, falling 26% since the beginning of 2026, closing at 10.20 yuan on July 23, with its total market value shrinking to approximately 4.826 billion yuan. The company's first-quarter results continued the downward trend, with operating revenue down 23.79% year-on-year and net profit down 27.26% year-on-year.
Xinjiang Yilite Industry Co LtdFirst-quarter revenue and net profit fell sharply, and stock price has declined 26% year-to-date.
Controlling shareholder's share purchase execution was weak (less than 4% of plan lower limit), signaling lack of urgency.