On March 3, 2026, Maybank shares climbed 1.5% to RM9.35, driven by analysts' optimistic forecasts for robust earnings growth. Meanwhile, CIMB Group dipped slightly by 0.5% to RM6.88 as investors engaged in profit-taking after its recent rally. The performance of these two banking giants will be a key focus this earnings season.
Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), Malaysia's banking giant, saw its shares perform strongly today, rising 1.5% to RM9.35. This increase was primarily driven by optimistic market analyst sentiment regarding its upcoming quarterly earnings report, with expectations of stable Net Interest Margins (NIM) and robust loan growth. Conversely, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's shares experienced a slight dip of 0.5% to RM6.88, partly due to investors engaging in profit-taking after a consecutive rally in recent weeks. Despite this, CIMB's long-term outlook remains positive, especially propelled by its regional expansion strategies and digital banking initiatives. Investors are closely monitoring the release of both banks' earnings to assess the overall health and future direction of the Malaysian banking sector.
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