KEY HIG HLIGH TS Sector Update Automobile – Malaysia Page 2 4QFY24/9MFY24 results preview: Anticipate a record high for Bermaz Auto and earnings accretion from UMW Holdings for Sime Darby Bhd. Company Results Hume Cement Industries (HUME MK/BUY/RM3.22/Target: RM3.67) Page 4 9MFY24: Results within expectations. Rollout of key mega infrastructure projects may further lift cement prices. Upgrade to BUY. UOBKH Highlights Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB MK/HOLD/RM10.40/Target: RM9.86) Page 7 Privati...
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ERW reported net profit of Bt417m and core earnings of Bt285m (+21% yoy, +33% qoq) in 1Q24, which is in line with our forecast but above consensus’. The results were attributed to the ability to raise the average room rate (+10% yoy, +6% qoq) due to a rise in demand from the high number of international arrivals in 1Q24. We expect Chinese tourists to remain as a key earnings driver in 2024. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt6.50.
Moving into 2Q24, we project a qoq revenue increase driven by heightened demand for PCB and HDI products. Also, we foresee an improvement in gross margin due to cost savings. For 3Q-4Q24, we remain cautious on gross margin given the fluctuations in copper prices. We maintain our conservative assumption for 2024 gross margin, but we still expect earnings for the rest of the year to grow. Upgrade KCE from HOLD to BUY. Target price: Bt49.00.
SAWAD reported 1Q24 earnings of Bt1,261m (+5% yoy, flat qoq). The results were in line with our forecast but lower than consensus expectation by 7%. The improvement in credit cost indicates better asset quality. However, we will monitor the upward NPL trend, which is aligned with management’s guidance, and may affect the overall asset quality outlook. Maintain HOLD with a higher target price of Bt43.00.
CK posted a net profit of Bt121m in 1Q24 (-44% yoy, -23% qoq), which was better than our and consensus forecasts. CK’s core operations saw an improvement from the previous year and quarter, but 1Q24 results were pressured by a lower share of profit from associates. We expect earnings to improve qoq in 2Q24, underpinned by its backlog and progress as planned. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt26.50.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results CH Karnchang (CK TB/BUY/Bt21.60/Target: Bt26.50) 1Q24: Better-than-expected results. Srisawad Corp (SAWAD TB/HOLD/Bt39.00/Target: Bt43.00) 1Q24: Results in line; credit cost improves qoq and NPL continues to increase. Update KCE Electronics (KCE TB/BUY/Bt40.50/Target: Bt49.00) Enhanced revenue prospects for the rest of the year; upgrade to BUY. The Erawan Group (ERW TB/BUY/Bt4.82/Target: Bt6.50) Strong core earnings in 1Q24; i...
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Alibaba Group (9988 HK/BUY/HK$82.65/Target: HK$98.00) Alibaba delivered in-line 4QFY24 results. Revenue grew 7% yoy to Rmb221.9b, in line with street estimates. Non-GAAP net profit was Rmb24.4b, down 11% yoy and is 7% below street estimates, with net margin of 11%. In FY24, Alibaba has approved the two-part dividend of US1.66 per ADS, representing an aggregate of US$4b and 18% dividend payout ratio. We remain optimistic on the double-digit revenue growth target for the ...
Northland Power Reports First Quarter 2024 Results Baltic Power, Hai Long and Oneida projects continue to make construction progress TORONTO, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northland Power Inc. (“Northland” or the “Company”) (TSX: NPI) reported today financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. All dollar amounts set out herein are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated. “We are off to a strong start in 2024 with first quarter results better than expected, thanks to strong winds experienced at our offshore wind facilities,” said Mike Crawley, North...
Prairie Provident Reports on AGM Voting Results CALGARY, Alberta, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prairie Provident Resources Inc. ("Prairie Provident" or the "Company") (TSX:PPR) announces voting results from its annual shareholders' meeting held today. At the meeting, each of Patrick McDonald, Glenn Hamilton, Dale Miller, Ryan Rawlyk, Matthew Shyba and Kathy Turgeon was elected, by ordinary resolution, as a director of the Company for the ensuing year, to hold office until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders. Following are details as to the number of vote...
Rubicon Organics Reports Q1 2024 Financial Results Achieved net revenue of $8.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024Adjusted EBITDA1 loss of $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024Negative operating cash flow of $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024Number one premium licenced producer across all categories22.0%3 national market share of flower and pre-rolls for the three months ended March 31, 20247.1%4 national market share of premium flower and pre-rolls for the three months ended March 31, 2024WildflowerTM is the number one topical brand in Ca...
Moody's Ratings (Moody's) today downgraded the Corporate Family Rating ("CFR") of Affinity Interactive ("Affinity) to B3 from B2 and Probability of Default Rating to B3-PD from B2-PD. Moody's also downgraded the company's backed senior secured first lien notes to B3 from B2. The outlook remains stab...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results First Resources (FR SP/BUY /S$1.42/Target: S$1.65) 1Q24: Results within expectations. Frencken Group (FRKN SP/BUY/S$1.40/Target: S$1.74) 1Q24: Results within expectations; outlook remains optimistic. Maintain BUY. StarHub (STH SP/BUY/S$1.25/Target: S$1.41) 1Q24: Results in line; DARE+ benefits likely to come through by end-24. Update Riverstone Holdings (RSTON SP/BUY/S$0.93/S$1.12) Beneficiary of US tariff hike and gl...
We believe marketing sales achievement could improve from 2Q24 onwards as new product launches continue to take place. However, BSDE and SMRA could report softer earnings in 2Q24 after a boost in 1Q24 results, while CTRA could deliver a more consistent revenue growth in 2Q24. We also note that property companies are optimistic in achieving their 2024 presales targets as mortgage rates remain attractive despite the recent interest rate hike. Maintain OVERWEIGHT with CTRA as our top pick.
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