Consumer staples lead growth in 3Q25 period

CIMB Research expects consumer spending to be front-loaded in the first half of financial year 2026.

PETALING JAYA: Consumer staples-based companies led the recent third-quarter results of financial year 2025 (3Q25), mostly recording top-line growth, says CIMB Research.

With the exception of Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) and QL Resources Bhd, the research house said all consumer staples companies under its coverage recorded year-on-year (y-o-y) top-line growth, supported by government cash aid (99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd and Nestlé (M) Bhd) and new product launches (Farm Fresh Bhd).