Genting Bhd announced a net profit of RM450 million for its fourth quarter, significantly exceeding analyst expectations. This positive development led to a 3.5% surge in its share price, driven by robust tourism recovery and effective cost management across its global operations.
Genting Bhd announced its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on Friday, significantly surpassing market expectations with a net profit of RM450 million, well above the consensus forecast of RM320 million. This robust performance was primarily driven by the ongoing recovery in its global leisure and hospitality operations, particularly the notable increase in visitor arrivals at Resorts World Genting in Malaysia and Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore. Additionally, the company's effective cost control measures contributed to its improved profitability. Buoyed by this positive news, Genting Bhd's share price surged 3.5% to RM4.75 in midday trading, making it one of the best-performing blue-chip stocks of the day. Analysts have widely upgraded their earnings forecasts and target prices for Genting Bhd, anticipating continued growth momentum amid the tourism sector's recovery.
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