Plantation sector’s 2Q26 performance likely to meet expectations on high prices
Oil palm planters should see their second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q26) financial results commencing from Aug 11 to be broadly in line with stronger year-to-date palm product prices and production trends, says Hong Leong Investment Bank Research.
CPO gains to cushion softer 2Q26 plantation output
PETALING JAYA: The plantation sector faces softer output in the second quarter of financial year 2026 (2Q26), and while higher industry-average crude palm oil (CPO) prices should offset the impact on earnings, elevated costs continue to weigh on margins for upstream and downstream players.
Improving sustainability score seen for ESG sector
RHB Research's annual environment, social and governance (ESG) framework review revealed an improving sustainability profile.
Chin Teck eyes decent FY26 results
Chin Teck Plantations Bhd is looking forward to satisfactory results for financial year 2026 (FY26), despite volatile crude palm oil prices (CPO) caused by geopolitical conflict in the Middle East.
Political meddling turned Felda from a profit-making giant into a RM10bil debtor, says PM
TAMPIN: Excessive political interference turned the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) from a profitable billion-ringgit plantation giant into an agency saddled with almost RM10bil in debt, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
United Plantations posts softer net profit
PETALING JAYA: United Plantations Bhd is staying focused on maintaining operational excellence through disciplined agronomic practices and ongoing mechanisation initiatives to safeguard the group's competitiveness amidst continuing pressure from rising labour, energy and other input costs.
B50 rollout requires more CPO output to fill demand, industry warns
Indonesian plantation players say they can supply the additional crude palm oil (CPO) needed this year under the government's latest biodiesel mandate but warn sustaining the policy will require significantly higher production in the years ahead.
From mud to message: Palm oil’s next harvest
After writing about palm oil from many angles – history, science, policy, leadership, labour, sustainability, tribute and field reality – I am now quietly exploring allegory as another way to explain the sector.
El Nino threat to keep CPO prices elevated amid defensive demand
The risk of rising hot weather phenomenon El Nino looks set to keep crude palm oil (CPO) prices elevated amid current geopolitical factors, says Kenanga Research.
El Nino to benefit upstream planters, beverage firms
The strength of the El Nino weather phenomenon could have a significant impact on the economy this year and into early 2027, according to MBSB Research.
