IOI Corporation Berhad announced robust fourth-quarter results, with net profit surging 20% year-on-year, surpassing market expectations. This strong performance, driven by higher palm oil prices and improved downstream margins, propelled its shares up by 3% today, reflecting positive investor reaction.
Palm oil giant IOI Corporation Berhad (IOI Corp Bhd) today announced robust fourth-quarter results that exceeded market expectations, driving its share price up by 3% to RM4.10 in early trading. The company reported a 20% year-on-year increase in net profit to RM350 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, primarily attributed to higher crude palm oil prices and improved margins from its downstream refining operations. Revenue also saw a 15% rise to RM3.8 billion. Analysts expressed optimism regarding IOI Corp's performance, noting that its efforts in cost control and operational efficiency are yielding positive results. Despite a complex global economic environment, sustained demand for palm oil and the company's diversified business model are expected to continue supporting its future earnings growth. This positive earnings report also provided a boost to the broader plantation sector.
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