Highlights • We expect TU to report a core profit at Bt1,131m, down 25% yoy, and 10% qoq. • TU’s top-line is expected to increase 8% yoy and 4% qoq, supported improvements in almost all of its businesses. However, this could be offset by forex. • US price adjustments are expected in 4Q25, with branded ambient volumes likely to be most affected, which could pressure export volume growth. • Maintain HOLD, with a higher target price of Bt13.20.
Top Stories Strategy | Alpha Picks: Stay Defensive Amid Soft Economy And Low Earnings Season Our portfolio returns stood at +3.3%, outperforming the market which rose 3.0% in September. This month, we are cautious on Thai equities due to: a) low earnings season, b) impact from US tariffs, and c) market profit-taking. We stay defensive and decide to take profit on CPN and ERW to lock in profits and avoid volatility from the low earnings season in 3Q25. Company Update | Thai Union Group (TU TB/...
Greater China Economics | Continued Improvement In Manufacturing PMI September’s manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8 (+0.4pt mom), beating expectations, with the output index increasing to 51.9 (+1.1pt mom). Non-manufacturing PMI edged down to 50.0 (-0.3pt mom), as the services sub-index slipped to 50.1 (-0.4pt mom) and construction remained subdued at 49.3 (+0.2pt mom). Enterprise PMI by size showed encouraging signs of a broadening recovery, with large enterprises remaining in expansion at 51.0 an...
TU reported a 1Q25 core profit of Bt634m, down 27% yoy and 45% qoq, pressured by a softened top-line and higher SGA-to-sales momentum. The company has revised down its financial guidance for 2025. We maintain our forecast of a 16% yoy drop in its 2025 earnings. We still foresee uncertainties for TU in the near future, which will be an overhang on TU’s share price. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt10.40.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Strategy US-China Negotiations Progress in Geneva, Switzerland. Positive sign for trade negotiations from US and China. Results Banpu (BANPU TB/HOLD/Bt4.90/Target: Bt4.80) 1Q25: Net loss narrows qoq. Indorama Ventures (IVL TB/BUY/Bt20.40/Target: Bt24.00) 1Q25: Weak quarter, but recovery in sight. Thai Oil (TOP TB/HOLD/Bt27.25/Target: Bt27.00) 1Q25: Net profit in line with our expectations. Update Asset World...
GREATER CHINA Strategy China And Hong Kong Property: Channel check of Shanghai’s primary residential market; closer look at Hong Kong properties’ rental yields. MALAYSIA Results Westports Holdings (WPRTS MK/HOLD/RM4.53/Target: RM4.40): 1Q25: Results in line. WPRTS believes global acclimation towards tariff impact will rebalance trades; maintaining its 0-5% volume growth expectation. SINGAPORE Sector Banking: 1Q25 round-up: First-order direct impact assessed to be manageable. Upgrade to OVERWE...
GREATER CHINA Strategy China And Hong Kong Property & Hong Kong Landlord Tariffs curtail US rate cuts, thereby hindering the recovery of Hong Kong property and tourism; Maintain OVERWEIGHT on China property. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Outperform In Mar 25 Remove BBNI, BBRI, ASII, JSMR and KLBF; add BBCA, ICBP, ERAA and BUKA. MALAYSIA Update Pekat Group (PEKAT MK/BUY/RM1.08/Target: RM1.45) Good earnings visibility over 2025...
We expect TU’s earnings growth for 2025 to be flat yoy following the higher tax expenses and additional consulting fee costs. However, we expect its share price to have already factored in these negative news as TU is currently trading at -1SD to its five-year PE mean. Also, we expect limited downside to consensus earnings forecasts for 2025. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt15.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Muangthai Capital (MTC TB/BUY/Bt47.25/Target: Bt64.00) 4Q24: Earnings in line; a significant qoq reduction in credit cost. Update Bangkok Bank (BBL TB/HOLD/Bt154.00/Target: Bt170.00) 2025 financial targets similar to 2024’s. Thai Union Group (TU TB/BUY/Bt12.00/Target: Bt15.00) Flat yoy earnings growth for 2025 due to higher tax expenses.
GREATER CHINA Results Baidu Inc (9888 HK/HOLD/HK$90.20/Target: HK$93.00): 4Q24: Solid earnings beat and strong AI cloud revenue growth outlook in 2025. Hysan Development (14 HK/BUY/HK$12.58/Target: HK$14.19): 2024: Positive growth in rental income supported stable DPS. INDONESIA Update Bumi Serpong Damai (BSDE IJ/BUY/Rp1,035/Target: Rp1,440): Expect continuation of all-time high marketing sales in 2025 (+10% yoy). MALAYSIA Results Hartalega Holdings (HART MK/BUY/RM2.61/Target: RM3.14): 3QFY25:...
We expect TU to report a core profit of Bt1,231m for 4Q24, up 4.5% yoy but down 18.5% qoq. We cut our 2024-25 earnings forecasts by 4.6% and 13% respectively, as earnings should be pressured by a higher effective tax rate. Although we expect 2025 earnings to increase slightly by 2.6% yoy, we foresee an 8% yoy increase in EBIT and expect limited downside to consensus earnings. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt15.50.
GREATER CHINA Update China Merchants Bank (3968 HK/BUY/HK$41.20/Target: HK$49.00) 4Q24 preliminary results: Every cloud has a silver lining. Lenovo Group (992 HK/BUY/HK$9.18/Target: HK$12.00) Management expects IDG business’ growth to accelerate in 2025-26. Maintain BUY. INDONESIA Update Erajaya Swasembada (ERAA IJ/BUY/Rp384/Target: Rp480) New cooperation with XPENG and HONOR; maintain BUY. MALAYSIA Update Gamuda (GAM MK/BUY/RM...
Two Directors at Thai Union Group Public Company Limited bought/sold 14,100,000 shares at between 12.900THB and 13.500THB. The significance rating of the trade was 68/100. Is that information sufficient for you to make an investment decision? This report gives details of those trades and adds context and analysis to them such that you can judge whether these trading decisions are ones worth following. Included in the report is a detailed share price chart which plots discretionary trades by al...
TU report 3Q24 core profit of Bt1,511m, flat yoy and qoq, and in line with our and market expectations. The better EBT was offset by higher tax expenses after the divestment of Red Lobster. We expect a slight qoq increase in 4Q24 earnings. We are still cautious on the potential overhang of the Red Lobster lawsuit case. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt18.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Strategy Impact from Trump’s Policies Foresee a robust outlook for the industrial estate and electronics sectors due to the US-China trade war. Our top picks are AMATA, BANPU, DELTA, STGT and WHA. Results PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC TB/HOLD/Bt26.25/Target: Bt24.50) 3Q24: Net loss of Bt19.3b due to huge impairment loss. Quality Houses (QH TB/HOLD/Bt1.85/Target: Bt1.82) 3Q24: In l...
Summary Hagoromo Foods Corp - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis, is a source of comprehensive company data and information. The report covers the company's structure, operation, SWOT analysis, product and service offerings and corporate actions, providing a 360˚ view of the company. Key Highlights Hagoromo Foods Corporation (Hagoromo) is a manufacturer and marketer of food products. The company's major products include canned tuna, canned fruits, pasta, sauces, and prepared foods. Hagoromo al...
We are positive on TU’s new culinary plant which would allow the company to offer a wider range of products and improve its manufacturing standard. This aligns with TU’s plan to focus more on high-margin and value-added products. However, the value-added business remains a relatively small contributor to TU’s operations in the short term. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt18.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Kiatnakin Phatra Bank (KKP TB/HOLD/Bt52.50/Target: Bt54.00) 3Q24: Results a huge positive surprise; a large reduction in credit cost. Krungthai Card (KTC TB/BUY/Bt48.50/Target: Bt60.00) 3Q24: Results in line; credit cost and NPL ratio down qoq. TMBThanachart Bank (TTB TB/BUY/Bt1.83/Target: Bt2.16) 3Q24: Results in line; lower credit cost qoq. Upgrade to BUY. Update Thai Union Group (TU TB/BUY/Bt14.80/Targ...
GREATER CHINA Economics Economic Activity 3Q24 GDP growth slows to 4.6% yoy, but September shows stabilisation. Results Contemporary Amperex Technology (300750 CH/BUY/Rmb249.89/Target: Rmb350.00) 3Q24: Earnings in line. Maintain BUY. Target price: Rmb350.00. Fuyao Glass Industry Group (3606 HK/BUY/HK$56.60/Target: HK$68.00) 3Q24: Core earnings spike 53.5% yoy, in line with estimates. Maintain BUY. Target price: HK$68...
Unfortunately, this report is not available for the investor type or country you selected.
Report is subscription only.
Thank you, your report is ready.
Thank you, your report is ready.