Kenanga sees value in Astro, TA Securities issues sell call
KUALA LUMPUR: Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's full-year results for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2026 (FY26) came largely in line with Kenanga Research's expectations and exceeded consensus estimates.
Hibiscus to benefit from sustained geopolitical risk in the oil market
PETALING JAYA: Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd is seen as one of the clearest domestic proxies to rising crude prices, with analysts expecting the upstream producer to benefit from sustained geopolitical risk in the oil market, firmer realised prices and stronger second-half (2H26) sales.
QL Resources profit trajectory remains intact
PETALING JAYA: Affin Hwang Investment Bank Research believes that the long-term earnings outlook for QL Resources Bhd remains intact despite concerns over its impending exclusion from the FBM KLCI.
Higher warehouse usage to buoy FM Global growth
PETALING JAYA: FM Global Logistics Bhd is expected to post steady earnings growth rather than a breakout year.
Eight charter contracts reinforce Keyfield’s recovery path
PETALING JAYA: Keyfield International Bhd's earnings outlook is turning more constructive for financial year 2026 (FY26), underpinned by a fresh batch of charter wins that analysts say should support a recovery in vessel utilisation after a softer FY25, although near-term earnings are still expected to remain below the company's peak performance seen in FY24.
REIT listings poised to propel real estate sector
PETALING JAYA: Real estate investment trust (REIT) monetisation is emerging as one of the strongest near-term catalysts for the property sector.
Extended timeline unlikely to affect Coastal Contracts
PETALING JAYA: TA Research expects no material impact on Coastal Contracts Bhd's earnings for financial year 2026 (FY26) and FY27 despite the extended trust account timeline on the group's joint-venture (JV) contract in Mexico.
Goods exports set to grow at a steady pace
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's external trade is set to remain resilient through 2026, with goods exports projected to grow at a steady pace amid a softer global backdrop.
Maybank poised to post stronger 4Q25 results
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd is expecting Malayan Banking Bhd's (Maybank) core net profit for the fourth quarter of financial year 2025 (4Q25) to rise 11.9% year-on-year, driven by a more favourable outlook for non-interest income (NOII).
Expansion to drive Well Chip growth outlook
PETALING JAYA: Well Chip Group Bhd's growth prospects remain supported by its ongoing store expansion strategy and healthy balance sheet, says Maybank Investment Bank Research (Maybank IB).
