OPTIMAX: Mid-Year Profit Falls Short of Expectations Amid Rising Costs, Target Price Trimmed

Financial News Report OPTIMAX: Mid-Year Profit Falls Short of Expectations Amid Rising Costs, Target Price Trimmed Investment Bank TA SECURITIES TP (Target Price) RM0.68 (+17.2%) Last Traded RM0.58 Recommendation BUY The company’s core net profit for the first six months of 2025 (6M25) fell below both TA Securities’ and consensus expectations, accounting for only 43%…

HAPSENG: Core Earnings Miss Expectations on Production Shortfall, Target Price Reduced

Financial News Report HAPSENG: Core Earnings Miss Expectations on Production Shortfall, Target Price Reduced Investment Bank PhillipCapital TP (Target Price) RM1.80 (-10.0%) Last Traded RM2.00 Recommendation HOLD Core Earnings Miss Expectations Amidst Production Headwinds A prominent plantation sector company has reported core earnings for the first half of 2025 (6M25) that fell short of both…

KLK: Core Earnings Exceed Expectations Driven by Upstream Gains, Outlook Cautious

Financial News Report KLK: Core Earnings Exceed Expectations Driven by Upstream Gains, Outlook Cautious Investment Bank TA SECURITIES TP (Target Price) RM21.21 (+8.0%) Last Traded RM19.64 Recommendation HOLD Leading plantation and property group reported third-quarter fiscal year 2025 (3QFY25) results that surpassed market expectations, primarily propelled by robust performance in its upstream segment. The company’s…

NATGATE: Electronic Manufacturer Sees Profit Miss on Softening Server Demand, Target Price Adjusted

“`html Financial News Report NATGATE: Electronic Manufacturer Sees Profit Miss on Softening Server Demand, Target Price Adjusted Investment Bank TA SECURITIES TP (Target Price) RM1.55 (+10.7%) Last Traded RM1.40 Recommendation BUY The technology manufacturing firm reported that its core net profit for the first half of 2025 (6M25) reached RM105 million, marking a robust 120%…

MEDIA: Media Group Exceeds Expectations on Cost Efficiency, Faces Lingering Pressures

“`html Financial News Article MEDIA: Media Group Exceeds Expectations on Cost Efficiency, Faces Lingering Pressures Investment Bank TA SECURITIES TP (Target Price) RM0.25 (+25.0%) Last Traded RM0.20 Recommendation BUY A leading media group reported its FY25 core net profit of RM24.3 million, significantly surpassing both TA Securities’ and consensus full-year estimates by 309.2% and 282.7%,…

KLCC: First Half Earnings Align with Forecasts, Outlook Remains Stable

“`html Financial News Report KLCC: First Half Earnings Align with Forecasts, Outlook Remains Stable Investment Bank TA SECURITIES TP (Target Price) RM8.40 (-2.8%) Last Traded RM8.64 Recommendation NEUTRAL MBSB Research notes that the stapled group’s first-half FY25 core net income aligned with both the research house’s and consensus estimates. Despite a sequential dip in Q2…

GENP: Robust First-Half Earnings on Improved Prices and Efficiencies, Target Price Maintained

Financial News Article GENP: Robust First-Half Earnings on Improved Prices and Efficiencies, Target Price Maintained Investment Bank TA SECURITIES TP (Target Price) RM5.84 (+17.74%) Last Traded RM4.96 Recommendation BUY Performance Review Genting Plantations (GenP) reported a robust core net profit of RM161.7 million for the first half of fiscal year 2025 (1HFY25), marking a significant…

HLBANK: Financial Institution Exceeds Expectations with Strong Dividend Payout and Cost Efficiencies

Financial News Report HLBANK: Financial Institution Exceeds Expectations with Strong Dividend Payout and Cost Efficiencies Investment Bank TA SECURITIES TP (Target Price) RM0.25 (+25.0%) Last Traded RM0.20 Recommendation BUY Performance Review A prominent financial institution reported a robust performance for the twelve months ending FY25, with its core net profit (NP) reaching RM4,681 million. This…

HLFG: Robust Profit Growth Across Banking and Insurance Fuels Financial Group Performance

Financial News Report HLFG: Robust Profit Growth Across Banking and Insurance Fuels Financial Group Performance Investment Bank TA SECURITIES TP (Target Price) RM21.60 (+27.7%) Last Traded RM16.92 Recommendation BUY A leading financial group reported that its 12-month FY25 core earnings largely met expectations, achieving 97.3% of the investment bank’s estimate and 96.4% of consensus. Normalized…

COASTAL: Core Earnings Align with Forecasts, Strategic Expansion Underway Despite Forex Impact

“`html Financial News Report COASTAL: Core Earnings Align with Forecasts, Strategic Expansion Underway Despite Forex Impact Investment Bank TA SECURITIES TP (Target Price) RM0.25 (+25.0%) Last Traded RM0.20 Recommendation BUY Core earnings for the first half of fiscal year 2025 (1H25) were in line with market expectations, demonstrating resilience despite significant foreign exchange headwinds. The…