TradingKey – At the start of trading, Hong Kong-listed consumer favorites known as the “Golden Trio” — Pop Mart, Mixue Ice Cream & Tea, and Laopu Gold Co., Ltd. (6181.HK) — all reached record highs.
Laopu Gold has seen its share price steadily rise in recent sessions. On Monday morning, it briefly crossed the HKD 1,000 threshold, peaking at HKD 1,015 per share — a historic milestone. The company’s market capitalization briefly exceeded HKD 170 billion, making it one of the most watched stocks in the Hong Kong market.
However, the stock quickly reversed course, closing down more than 9% at HKD 904 per share. Despite the sharp intraday swing, the stock is still up 285% year-to-date.
Breaking through HKD 1,000 is a rare achievement for a Hong Kong-listed stock, but such a high share price may now deter retail investors due to its psychological weight.
The surge in the “Golden Trio” highlights strong investor appetite for China’s new generation of consumer brands tailored to Gen-Z preferences.
Laopu Gold’s future performance will likely be shaped by two key drivers: the recovery in China’s premium consumption sector and gold price volatility. If gold prices remain elevated or push higher, combined with steady store expansion and brand penetration, the company could sustain its growth trajectory.
Nonetheless, investors should monitor risks including weaker-than-expected macroeconomic recovery weighing on discretionary spending, as well as intensified competition that could pressure gross margins.
With current valuations already reflecting strong optimism, continued fundamental outperformance will be crucial to support further gains.