- ZK International Group Co., Ltd. reported a **24.37% decrease** in revenue, totaling **$40.00 million** for the six months ended March 31, 2025, down from $52.89 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year.  **[1687451_0001185185-25-001304_zkinex99-1.htm:0]** 
- The company's net loss increased to **$0.80 million** for the first half of fiscal year 2025, compared to a net loss of $0.48 million for the six months ended March 31, 2024.  **[1687451_0001185185-25-001304_zkinex99-1.htm:0]** 
- This financial decline was primarily driven by a **decrease in demand** for piping products due to a slow recovery in the real estate market and **increased raw material costs**.  **[1687451_0001185185-25-001304_zkinex99-1.htm:0]** 
- As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments totaled **$1.61 million**, a decrease from $4.16 million as of September 30, 2024.  **[1687451_0001185185-25-001304_zkinex99-1.htm:1]**

ZK International Group Co., Ltd. Announces First Half Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Results

- ZK International Group Co., Ltd. reported a **24.37% decrease** in revenue to **$40.00 million** for the six months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.  **[1687451_20250929CN85397:0]**  This decline was primarily attributed to decreased demand in the real estate market and increased raw material costs.  **[1687451_20250929CN85397:0]** 
- The company's net loss widened to **$0.80 million** (diluted EPS of **$(0.02)**) for the first half of fiscal year 2025, compared to a net loss of $0.48 million (diluted EPS of $(0.01)$) in the prior fiscal period.  **[1687451_20250929CN85397:0]** 
- Gross profit decreased by **34.63%** to **$2.19 million**, with the gross margin falling to **5.47%** from 6.33% in the prior period, due to falling revenue and persistent raw material costs.  **[1687451_20250929CN85397:0]** **[1687451_20250929CN85397:1]** 
- As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments totaled **$1.61 million**, a decrease from $4.16 million as of September 30, 2024.  **[1687451_20250929CN85397:1]**

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