SCI reported weaker-than-expected earnings for 2025 with lower net profit in its gas & related services segment in Singapore. Beset as it is with headwinds on several fronts in 2026, its Alinta acquisition should bolster earnings and cashflow in the medium term. Maintain BUY with a lower target price of S$7.10, implying 15% upside.
Pan-United’s 2025 results exceeded expectations, with revenue and earnings beating our expectations by 3% and 7% respectively, driven by stronger C&C growth and margin expansion. The group declared a higher-than-expected final dividend of 4.5 S cents, bringing 2025’s total dividend to 4.5 S cents (+50% yoy; 61% payout). Maintain BUY with a 7% higher target price of S$1.42.
Top Stories Company Results | Delfi (DELFI SP/BUY/S$0.945/Target: S$1.12) Delfi’s 2025 revenue of US$500m (-0.5% yoy) missed expectations, while core profit fell 20% yoy, despite beating our forecast on lower selling costs. A softer 4Q25 reflects Indonesia sales weakness (-12% yoy), although own brands’ remained resilient (+5% yoy). Gross margin compressed to 26.5% but easing cocoa prices support recovery. Upgrade to BUY with a raised target price of S$1.12. Company Results | Food Empire H...
Greater China Strategy | Hong Kong Budget 2026-27 The 2026-27 Budget marks a shift from deficit spending to structural consolidation, projecting a HK$22.1b surplus (0.6% of GDP) from last year’s HK$67.0b deficit (2% of GDP), which will lift fiscal reserves from 8 months to 10 months of government expenditure. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.5-3.5% yoy, with CPI at 1.7% yoy. Policy prioritises Northern Metropolis and AI investment, while property measures have turned more prudent, raising luxur...
SIA’s 2QFY26 earnings of S$505m (-69% yoy, +863% qoq) were within our guided range of S$450m-530m. Operating profit beat our estimates on better pax yields, but the drag from Air India was heavier than expected. Management noted that pax yields have stabilised, while cargo yields remain under pressure. Overall, we like this set of results, as the positive implications from the strong operating profit beat outweigh the negatives from Air India. Maintain HOLD with a higher target price of S$7.18.
NIM expanded 2bp qoq to 1.86% in 4Q25, reflecting stabilisation. Contribution from wealth management increased 26% yoy, driven by AUM expansion of 15% yoy and net new money of S$6b. OCBC has embarked on a strategic shift to capture growth at its twin wealth hubs of Singapore and Hong Kong and deepen its domestic presence within ASEAN in Malaysia and Indonesia. Maintain BUY. Target price: S$24.85.
FEH reported stronger-than-expected core PATMI of US$69m (+38% yoy), beating our forecast by 15% on broad-based momentum across key markets with revenue rising 21% to US$577m. Despite strong growth, the stock trades at 21x 2026F PE, a 26% discount to peers. We maintain BUY with a 40% higher target price of S$4.21.
Delfi’s 2025 revenue of US$500m (-0.5% yoy) missed expectations, while core profit fell 20% yoy, despite beating our forecast on lower selling costs. A softer 4Q25 reflects Indonesia sales weakness (-12% yoy), although own brands’ remained resilient (+5% yoy). Gross margin compressed to 26.5% but easing cocoa prices support recovery. Upgrade to BUY with a raised target price of S$1.12.
Top Stories Company Results | Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK MK/BUY/RM19.18/Target: RM22.25) Kuala Lumpur Kepong delivered a 1QFY26 core profit of RM382m (+67% yoy) which met our and consensus expectations. Sequentially, core earnings rebounded over 100% qoq largely on the downstream segment’s earnings rebound vs heavy losses posted in 4QFY25, while upstream earnings sustained on sequentially higher FFB, albeit partly offset by higher production costs. We expect plantation earnings to remain supported...
Company Update | Quality Houses (QH TB/HOLD/Bt1.49/Target: Bt1.50) QH set a conservative launch plan, with challenging targets in presales and transfers for 2026 amid intensified competition and using aggressive promotional campaigns. QH has announced a cash dividend with yield 4.7%. The board has approved a Bt1.2b share repurchase programme. Maintain HOLD, target price: Bt1.50.
Company Results | Home Product Center (HMPRO TB/BUY/Bt7.25/Target: Bt9.00) Upgraded to BUY with a higher target price of Bt9.00. We are confident that 1Q26 earnings should mark HMPRO’s lowest point of the year and will recover from 2Q26 onward. 4Q25 earnings dropped 7% yoy, in line with both our and the consensus forecast.
Company Update | Central Plaza Hotel (CENTEL TB/BUY/Bt39.25/Target: Bt45.00) There was a positive tone during CENTEL’s 4Q25 analyst meeting, with solid 2026 growth guidance driven by new Maldives hotels. Hotel and food revenues are expected to grow 14-15% yoy. 4Q25 earnings beat expectations on stronger margins and lower interest costs. Momentum remains strong into 1Q26, supported by the Maldives performance and recovery of the food business. Chinese arrivals are rebounding strongly, supporting ...
Company Update | Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB/BUY/Bt190.50/Target: Bt214.00) BH’s 4Q25 analyst meeting had a positive tone, supported by progress in the Kuwait talks, which reaffirmed BH as a referral destination with receivables settled, though the timing remains unclear. 1Q26 revenue is guided for ±2-3% yoy growth depending on Middle East tensions, with risks from Ramadan and geopolitics. BIH Phuket’s opening is delayed to 2H27, easing 2026 cost pressure. Cambodian weakness persists, while the S...
Company Results | CP ALL (CPALL TB/BUY/Bt51.75/Target: Bt62.00) 2025 earnings reached an all-time high. For 4Q25, earnings came in at Bt7.3b, flat yoy, in line with our and market expectations. We are impressed that the CVS segment has been able to expand its gross margin despite the negative impact from the Half-Half copayment scheme. Maintain BUY with a higher target price of Bt62.00 (previously Bt60.00).
Company Results | Betagro (BTG TB/HOLD/Bt20.50/Target: Bt21.00) BTG reported a 4Q25 core profit of Bt935m (-3% yoy and -23% qoq). The results beat our and the market’s forecasts. Management expects swine prices to increase gradually to around Bt65/kg and targets a swine price of Bt70/kg in 2026. Looking ahead, we expect 1Q26 earnings to increase slightly qoq, supported by higher ASPs. However, earnings are expected to decline yoy due to a high base. Maintain HOLD with a target price of Bt21.00.
Top Stories Company Results | Betagro (BTG TB/HOLD/Bt20.50/Target: Bt21.00) BTG reported a 4Q25 core profit of Bt935m (-3% yoy and -23% qoq). The results beat our and the market’s forecasts. Management expects swine prices to increase gradually to around Bt65/kg and targets a swine price of Bt70/kg in 2026. Looking ahead, we expect 1Q26 earnings to increase slightly qoq, supported by higher ASPs. However, earnings are expected to decline yoy due to a high base. Maintain HOLD with a target pric...
Small/Mid Cap Highlights | Garuda Indonesia (GIAA IJ/NOT RATED/Rp84) GIAA’s equity turned positive following a Rp23.67t Danantara injection, supporting fleet reactivation and turnaround, with exit from the Full Call Auction targeted by mid-March 26. The active fleet recovered to 90 aircraft in 2025, with further additions planned in 2026 and a shift toward owned aircraft to reduce gearing. A new internationally experienced CFO strengthens governance. Management targets cost efficiency, route opt...
Small/Mid Cap Highlights | Garuda Indonesia (GIAA IJ/NOT RATED/Rp84) GIAA’s equity turned positive following a Rp23.67t Danantara injection, supporting fleet reactivation and turnaround, with exit from the Full Call Auction targeted by mid-March 26. The active fleet recovered to 90 aircraft in 2025, with further additions planned in 2026 and a shift toward owned aircraft to reduce gearing. A new internationally experienced CFO strengthens governance. Management targets cost efficiency, route opt...
Company Update | Thanachart Capital (TCAP TB/HOLD/Bt61.25/Target: Bt60.00) We came away from TCAP’s analyst meeting with a neutral view. Its CEO expects TCAP’s overall performance to improve in 2026, supported by growth in all businesses across associate and subsidiary companies. TCAP will maintain the dividend payout for shareholders and investors. It targets to grow the truck lending business’ loan portfolio in 2026. Maintain HOLD with an unchanged target price of Bt60.00.
Company Results | Supalai (SPALI TB/HOLD/Bt18.30/Target: Bt16.60) 4Q25 earnings came in at Bt1.3b, down 33% yoy but up 15% qoq, exceeding our estimates by 8% due to higher-than-expected other income. Revenue improved qoq but overall gross margin compressed yoy and qoq. SPALI announced a dividend payment with a yield of 3.8%. We believe the current share price already reflects the recovery prospects in 2026. At current levels, the stock appears fully valued. Maintain HOLD, target price: Bt16.60.
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