CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's shares climbed 2% today, closing at RM6.85, buoyed by optimistic analyst expectations for its upcoming quarterly earnings. The banking giant's robust performance in regional markets is anticipated to underpin its financial results. Investors are increasingly confident in its strategic initiatives and asset quality.
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (CIMB, 1023) saw its share price rise by 13 sen or 2.00% today, March 19, 2026, closing at RM6.85 with a trading volume of 35 million shares. Market sentiment is largely positive ahead of the bank's upcoming fourth-quarter FY2025 earnings announcement, with expectations of improved net profit driven by loan growth and better net interest margins. Analysts highlighted that CIMB's strategic expansion in Indonesian and Thai markets has begun to yield positive results, providing robust support for its earnings growth. Despite global economic challenges, CIMB's asset quality remains solid, further boosting investor confidence. The bank is expected to maintain its leading position in both local and regional markets in the coming months.
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