3QFY26: Below Expectations; Near-term Outlook Remains Challenging Highlights Below expectations. SKP Resources (SKP) reported a softer 3QFY26 core net profit of RM16.1m (-41% qoq, -37% yoy), bringing 9MFY26 core net profit to RM70.8m (-20% yoy), accounting for 71%/67% of our and consensus forecasts respectively. We deem the results to be below expectations, as we expect the coming quarter to remain weak due to subdued end-demand and cost-down initiatives by a major client to mitigate the impac...
Top Stories Sector Update | Automobile CATL, BYD, and Changan are deploying SIBs in EVs due to longer cycle lives, strong cold-weather performance and better fire safety. SIB-equipped EV sales are projected to make up 4-9% of global EV sales. LIBs remain dominant, but CATL benefits from diversification. The lithium market is expected to stay resilient through 2030. The hike in lithium carbonate costs will mostly be borne by auto OEMs. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT; BUY CATL, Ganfeng Lithium, Minth, Gee...
Lenovo’s 3QFY26 print is a solid beat, primarily thanks to better-than-expected sales across the board, along with a resilient operating margin. Going forward, management foresees IDG and SSG sales growth moderating to single-digit levels, while ISG may maintain a high double-digit growth. Memory cost hikes will be an ongoing issue, although most of the impact can be resolved by ASP hikes, mix improvements and inventory management. Maintain HOLD and adjust target price to HK$9.85.
Bud APAC reported a 4Q25 revenue of US$1,073m, down 4% yoy. Normalised EBITDA was US$167m, down 25% yoy, with a normalised EBITDA margin of 15.6%, down 425bp yoy. For the China market, 4Q25 volume and market share stabilised. For the full year, the company aims to reignite growth and rebuild momentum, with room for commercial investment increase as a percentage of net revenue, while margin improvement will be a long-term success Maintain BUY with unchanged target price of HK$9.90.
YUMC is the largest restaurant company in China in terms of system sales. We believe its RGM 3.0 strategy, focusing on “Resilience, Growth, and Moat”, will help it stand out in the limited-service restaurant space. It targets a same-store sales index of 100-102 yoy and system sales growth at a mid- to high single-digit CAGR in 2026-28. Operating margin and restaurant margin are estimated to reach at least 11.5% and 16.7% by 2028. Initiate coverage with BUY, Target price: HK$494.80.
Robust Outlook For Industrial Division; China Motors Remains A Drag Highlights Management remains focused on achieving its ROE target of 11% by FY30 through disciplined cost optimisation and margin enhancement across the main divisions. Industrials and UMW divisions underpin earnings visibility while prolonged recovery of the motors division remains uncertain. Maintain HOLD with a higher target price of RM2.40. We revised the valuation to reflect the underlying value of MVV land for potent...
4Q25: In Line; Robust Earnings Driven By Cost Discipline Highlights Maxis recorded robust 4Q25 results, with core net profit of RM380m (+18% yoy; -8% qoq), underpinned by cost discipline, operational efficiencies and higher service and enterprise revenue base. This brings 2025 net profit to RM1,561m (+12% yoy), in line with expectations. The group declared a final interim DPS of 4 sen/share, and a special 1.5 sen/share DPS for 4Q25. This brings full-year 2025 net DPS to 17.5 sen/share (2024:...
China’s internet healthcare segment is entering a new phase, fuelled by accelerating AI innovation from tech giants and policy support, eg the pilot programme for first-time online consultations. Despite profitability challenges, leading players are leveraging AI ecosystems and innovative strategies to position themselves for sustained long-term growth. We maintain BUY on Ali Health and PAGD. Maintain OVERWEIGHT on the China healthcare sector.
Greater China Sector Update | Automobile CATL, BYD, and Changan are deploying SIBs in EVs due to longer cycle lives, strong cold-weather performance and better fire safety. SIB-equipped EV sales are projected to make up 4-9% of global EV sales. LIBs remain dominant, but CATL benefits from diversification. The lithium market is expected to stay resilient through 2030. The hike in lithium carbonate costs will mostly be borne by auto OEMs. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT; BUY CATL, Ganfeng Lithium, Minth, G...
CATL, BYD, and Changan are deploying SIBs in EVs due to longer cycle lives, strong cold-weather performance and better fire safety. SIB-equipped EV sales are projected to make up 4-9% of global EV sales. LIBs remain dominant, but CATL benefits from diversification. The lithium market is expected to stay resilient through 2030. The hike in lithium carbonate costs will mostly be borne by auto OEMs. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT; BUY CATL, Ganfeng Lithium, Minth, Geely; SELL Li Auto.
Singtel delivered strong earnings in 3QFY26, lifting its 3QFY26 underlying net profit by 9% yoy and 12% qoq to S$744m. Earnings were bolstered by Optus and NCS’ positive operating matrix and 15% yoy associate income uplift. Singtel’s 9MFY26 underlying net profit of S$2.1b (+12% yoy) is in line with expectations. Maintain BUY with a higher SOTP-based target price of S$5.50.
Top Stories Company Results | Maxis (MAXIS MK/HOLD/RM3.83/Target: RM4.20) Maxis recorded robust 4Q25 results, with core net profit reported at RM380m (+18% yoy; -8% qoq), underpinned by cost discipline, operational efficiencies and a higher service and enterprise revenue base. This brings 2025 net profit to RM1,561m (+12% yoy), which we deem in line with expectations. The group declared a final interim DPS of 5.5 sen/share (113% payout), amounting to a full-year 2025 net DPS to 17.5 sen/share. M...
The Singapore Budget for 2026 did not provide any major surprises, with the financial sector likely to be the most identifiable market beneficiary. We remain bullish on the Singapore market in 2026 given positive earnings growth prospects as well as funds flow momentum. Key stock picks are CLAR, CLI, CIT, DBS, DFI, FR, GENS, KEP, SE, ASL, CAREIT, CSE, FEH, IFAST, UGAI and VALUE.
Company Update | Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB/BUY/Bt187.50/Target: Bt214.00) BH is expected to post a slight earnings contraction in 4Q25 due to a high tax-benefit base last year, despite decent revenue growth supported by Middle Eastern and Thai check-up demand. Cambodian patient revenue remains under pressure from ongoing tensions and should persist from the election results. Margins should improve slightly on continuous cost controls. Influenza cases continue to rise yoy, supporting Thai patien...
Company Results | Thai Oil (TOP TB/BUY/Bt51.50/Target: Bt58.00) TOP’s 4Q25 net profit was in line with our forecast and 7% above consensus, despite significant extra losses. The refining business remained resilient, supported by a strong market GRM. Looking ahead at 1Q26, we expect net profit to recover both qoq and yoy, driven by lower stock loss risk, easing crude premium, and a strong rebound in aromatics spreads. TOP also announced a 2H25 dividend of Bt1.00/share. Upgrade BUY with a higher t...
Company Results | Bangchak Corporation (BCP TB/BUY/Bt36.00/Target: Bt40.00) BCP reported a 4Q25 net profit of Bt2.2b, largely in line with our estimate, doubling qoq and rebounding strongly yoy. Core profit rose to Bt4.1b (+125% yoy, +27% qoq), driven by a higher GRM of US$10.80/bbl and record-high run rate of 280kbd. FY25 core profit increased 67% yoy to Bt10.2b. We expect earnings momentum to remain solid in 2026, supported by resilient distillate demand, renewable contributions, and BSRC inte...
Top Stories Company Results | Bangchak Corporation (BCP TB/BUY/Bt36.00/Target: Bt40.00) BCP reported a 4Q25 net profit of Bt2.2b, largely in line with our estimate, doubling qoq and rebounding strongly yoy. Core profit rose to Bt4.1b (+125% yoy, +27% qoq), driven by a higher GRM of US$10.80/bbl and record-high run rate of 280kbd. FY25 core profit increased 67% yoy to Bt10.2b. We expect earnings momentum to remain solid in 2026, supported by resilient distillate demand, renewable contributions,...
Top Stories Strategy | Bullish Foundations In Place For 2026 The Singapore Budget for 2026 did not provide any major surprises, with the financial sector likely to be the most identifiable market beneficiary. We remain bullish on the Singapore market in 2026 given positive earnings growth prospects as well as funds flow momentum. Key stock picks are CLAR, CLI, CIT, DBS, DFI, FR, GENS, KEP, SE, ASL, CAREIT, CSE, FEH, IFAST, UGAI and VALUE. Company Results | Singapore Telecommunications (ST SP/...
Company Update | United Tractors (UNTR IJ/HOLD/Rp28,750/Target: Rp30,000) UNTR faces 2026 earnings pressure from the Agincourt licence uncertainty, the cut in RKAB coal target, and margin compression in the mining contracting business. Authorities have indicated that the Agincourt licence remains under review. On a positive note, UNTR has completed the Doup gold project acquisition. Maintain HOLD with a higher SOTP-target price of Rp30,000 (from Rp28,000) following the successful acquisition of ...
Company Update | United Tractors (UNTR IJ/HOLD/Rp28,750/Target: Rp30,000) UNTR faces 2026 earnings pressure from the Agincourt licence uncertainty, the cut in RKAB coal target, and margin compression in the mining contracting business. Authorities have indicated that the Agincourt licence remains under review. On a positive note, UNTR has completed the Doup gold project acquisition. Maintain HOLD with a higher SOTP-target price of Rp30,000 (from Rp28,000) following the successful acquisition of ...
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