We expect the cabinet reshuffle to have a positive impact on PTT, particularly in relation to: a) the restructuring of GSP costs, and b) gaining direct expertise in the oil and retail business. These factors further enhance the investment appeal of PTT, as its share price remains a laggard, while also offering an attractive dividend yield. We expect an interim dividend of Bt0.75/share. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt37.00.
Company Updates | PTT (PTT TB/BUY/Bt31.5/Target: Bt37.00) We expect the cabinet reshuffle to have a positive impact on PTT, particularly in relation to: a) the restructuring of GSP costs, and b) gaining direct expertise in the oil and retail business. These factors further enhance the investment appeal of PTT, as its share price remains a laggard, while also offering an attractive dividend yield. We expect an interim dividend of Bt0.75/share. Ma...
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We maintain a positive view on PTT, citing its strong financial position, sufficient to support the flagship PTT Group’s position during a period when the P&R business remains highly exposed to weak demand and oversupply. We expect an interim dividend of Bt0.75/share. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt37.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Update CH Karnchang (CK TB/BUY/Bt14.40/Target: Bt20.20) Optimistic on core operations; upside expected in 2H25 earnings. Origin Property (ORI TB/HOLD/Bt2.28/Target: Bt1.90) Backlog and asset disposals to underpin 2H25 earnings. PTT (PTT TB/BUY/Bt32.00/Target: Bt37.00) Remains financially robust with a healthy dividend.
GREATER CHINA Results Baidu Inc (9888 HK/HOLD/HK$87.25/Target: HK$88.00): 2Q25: Earnings missed expectations; release of next-gen Ernie bot in 2H25. Crystal International (2232 HK/BUY/HK$6.08/Target: HK$7.07): 1H25: Continuous margin expansion; strong order visibility into 3Q26. Fuyao Glass Industry Group (3606 HK/BUY/HK$67.50/Target: HK$85.00): 2Q25: Core earnings beat estimates by 8%. Maintain BUY. Raise target price from HK$68.00 to HK$85.00. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (388 HK/BUY/HK$44...
PTT reported a qoq and yoy decrease in net profit for 2Q25, in line with our and consensus expectations, due to lower profits from the gas business and weaker profits from subsidiaries and affiliates. 1H25 core earnings accounted for 50% of our 2025 net profit forecast. Looking forward, 3Q25 core earnings is expected to be flat qoq, but with significant extra gains. We expect an interim dividend of Bt0.75/share. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt37.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Amata Corporation (AMATA TB/BUY/Bt16.50/Target: Bt25.00) 2Q25: Earnings below expectations. AP Thailand (AP TB/BUY/Bt7.65/Target: Bt9.60) 2Q25: Earnings in line, optimistic 3Q25 outlook. Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM TB/BUY/Bt8.40/Target: Bt10.00) 2Q25: Results in line with consensus; highest bottom line in the past 22 quarters. Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB/BUY...
We expect PTT's 2Q25 net profit to decline both qoq and yoy, due to reduced contributions from subsidiaries and affiliates, reflecting lower crude oil prices and weakening marketing margins. Gas business EBITDA remained stable qoq. Looking ahead, core earnings for 3Q25 are expected to remain flat qoq. We continue to view PTT as a dividend stock, with an expected interim dividend of Bt0.75/share. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt37.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Strategy Alpha Picks: A More Cautious Market Outlook We have a cautious outlook for the Thai equities market in August. We decide to take profit on SCGP, add GFPT to our portfolio, and replace TIDLOR with KTC. Results Minor International (MINT TB/BUY/Bt25.00/Target: Bt38.00) 2Q25: Strong results in line with expectations. Update Asset World Corporation (AWC TB/BUY/Bt2.10/Target: Bt3.30) 2Q25 earnings expected to weaken due to decline in Chinese guest arrivals. PTT (PTT TB/BUY/Bt...
GREATER CHINA Sector Macau Gaming: Jul 25 GGR beat consensus by 5%, hitting post-pandemic high; raise full-year GGR forecast to 7% yoy growth. Results Xinyi Solar Holdings (968 HK/BUY/HK$3.09/Target: HK$3.60): 1H25: Results in line. Policy boost and supply discipline drive re-rating potential; upgrade to BUY. Update Plover Bay Technologies (1523 HK/BUY/HK$6.91/Target: HK$7.83): Takeaways from luncheon: Growing the Peplink ecosystem. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Underperformance In July: Our ...
Asset monetisation remains the focus for 2025, seeking to enhance business potential and strengthen liquidity amid a still-weak overall business environment. In addition, the search for strategic partners is underway, with a shortlist expected to be finalised by end-25 and the official announcement of partners anticipated in early-26. We continue to view PTT as a dividend stock with a high dividend yield. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt37.00.
GREATER CHINA Sector Automobile: Weekly: China’s 60-day payment rule reshapes autos. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Top BUYs: Desay SV and Tuopu. Home Appliance: Expect suspension of government subsidies to be temporary but may lead to postponement of consumer purchases. Results JBM Healthcare (2161 HK/BUY/HK$2.59/Target: HK$3.11): FY25: Record-high dividends; positive FY26 outlook. INDONESIA Update Mitra Adiperkasa (MAPI IJ/HOLD/Rp1,265/Target: Rp1,300): Expect a moderate SSSG of 3% yoy...
We view PTT’s restructuring efforts favourably, as they aim to enhance liquidity in response to market volatility, particularly in 2025 when crude oil prices are projected to decline yoy. This approach is especially important to the PTT group as it is facing heightened operational risks, particularly its P&R businesses. PTT is also seeking strategic partners with specialised expertise to help these businesses improve profitability. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt37.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Update Origin Property (ORI TB/HOLD/Bt1.74/Target: Bt1.90) Expect 2Q25 to improve qoq; remain cautious about business outlook. PTT (PTT TB/BUY/Bt30.75/Target: Bt37.00) Adapting business strategies to navigate volatility. Quality Houses (QH TB/HOLD/Bt1.45/Target: Bt1.51) Expect 2Q25 earnings to improve qoq, but outlook remains challenging.
GREATER CHINA Results Baidu Inc (9888 HK/HOLD/HK$86.10/Target: HK$91.00) 1Q25: Solid earnings beat, fuelled by AI cloud growth and monetisation visibility. XPeng Inc (9868 HK/BUY/HK$77.55/Target: HK$150.00) 1Q25: Results beat expectations. Maintain BUY with a target price of HK$150.00. INDONESIA Strategy Indonesia’s State Budget Position As Of Apr 25 Surplus returns, mom improvement in revenue collections, spen...
PTT reported a net profit of Bt23.3b in 1Q25, up qoq, supported by stronger contributions from subsidiaries and affiliates, which offset its weaker EBITDA from the gas business due to lower gas sales in the utilities sector. The outlook for 2Q25 remains challenging. While gas sales are expected to improve, refinery earnings may come under pressure from higher stock losses. Nonetheless, PTT remains a dividend stock with high dividend yield. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt37.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Bangchak Corporation (BCP TB/BUY/Bt38.00/Target: Bt45.00) 1Q25: Soft results, but better than expected; likely to see a strong rebound in 2Q25. COM7 (COM7 TB/BUY/Bt21.20/Target: Bt29.50) 1Q25: Better-than-expected earnings. CP ALL (CPALL TB/BUY/Bt51.50/Target: Bt79.00) 1Q25: Stronger-than-expected earnings. GFPT Plc. (GFPT TB/BUY/Bt9.80/Target: Bt13.40) ...
GREATER CHINA Results JD.com (9618 HK/BUY/HK$137.00/Target: HK$185.00): 1Q25: Strong earnings beat; intact 2025 outlook; vague visibility on food delivery. JD Logistics, Inc (2618 HK/BUY/HK$12.24/Target: HK$22.00): 2024: Results broadly in line; revenue growth to accelerate in 2025. Maintain BUY. Tencent Music Entertainment Group (1698 HK/BUY/HK$54.50/Target: HK$68.00): 1Q25: Solid earnings beat; encouraging margin outlook in 2025. INDONESIA Update Trimegah Bangun Persada (NCKL IJ/BUY/Rp670/Tar...
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