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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
KLCI up 0.14 pct at mid-afternoon, broader market weaker
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur shares turned mixed at mid-afternoon, mirroring regional peers, as the broader market weakened with losers outpacing gainers, although mild buying support was seen in the benchmark index components. At 3 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose by 2.17 points, or 0.14 per cent, to 1,521.58 from Monday's close of 1,519.41. The benchmark index opened 0.30 points higher at 1,519.71. Decliners edged advancers 425 versus 380 on the broader market, while a total of 492 counters were unchanged, 1,072 untraded and 11 suspended. Turnover stood at 2.01 billion units valued at RM1.05 billion. Markets across the region saw mixed performance; Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) shed 0.26 per cent to 3,926.13, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.19 per cent to 24,136.66, South Korea's Kospi increased by 0.56 per cent to 2,871.85, and Japan's Nikkei 225 edged up by 0.32 per cent to 38,211.51. Of the heavyweights, 99 Speed Mart jumped 10 sen to RM2.20, Axiata advanced six sen to RM2.09, Press Metal was four sen higher at RM5.04, and Telekom Malaysia added seven sen to RM6.63. The top losers in the broader market were led by Dutch Lady, which lost 62 sen to RM29.08, Ayer Holdings erased four sen to RM7.20, Hong Leong Bank trimmed 18 sen to RM19.52, and Southern Acids lost 17 sen to RM2.93. Among the most active stocks, MYEG, Harvest Miracle and NexG were all flat at 94.5 sen, 18 sen and 37 sen, respectively, while Tanco eased three sen to 96 sen. On the index board, the FBM Emas Index added 23.29 points to 11,416.48, the FBMT 100 Index gained 25.24 points to 11,183.71, and the FBM Emas Shariah Index climbed 27.66 points to 11,391.70, and the FBM 70 Index advanced 73.93 points to 16,483.24. However, the FBM ACE Index slid by 0.57 of-a-point to 4,511.56. Sector-wise, the Financial Services Index shed 12.11 points to 17,720.08, the Energy Index put on 3.83 points to 724.69, the Industrial Products and Services Index perked up 0.13 points to 152.47, and the Plantation Index declined 11.19 points to 7,237.64.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Bursa Malaysia turns mixed at midday, KLCI edges higher
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur shares turned mixed at mid-afternoon, mirroring regional peers, as the broader market weakened with losers outpacing gainers, although mild buying support was seen in the benchmark index components. At 3 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose by 2.17 points, or 0.14 per cent, to 1,521.58 from Monday's close of 1,519.41. The benchmark index opened 0.30 points higher at 1,519.71. Decliners edged advancers 425 versus 380 on the broader market, while a total of 492 counters were unchanged, 1,072 untraded and 11 suspended. Turnover stood at 2.01 billion units valued at RM1.05 billion. Markets across the region saw mixed performance; Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) shed 0.26 per cent to 3,926.13, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.19 per cent to 24,136.66, South Korea's Kospi increased by 0.56 per cent to 2,871.85, and Japan's Nikkei 225 edged up by 0.32 per cent to 38,211.51. Of the heavyweights, 99 Speed Mart jumped 10 sen to RM2.20, Axiata advanced six sen to RM2.09, Press Metal was four sen higher at RM5.04, and Telekom Malaysia added seven sen to RM6.63. The top losers in the broader market were led by Dutch Lady, which lost 62 sen to RM29.08, Ayer Holdings erased four sen to RM7.20, Hong Leong Bank trimmed 18 sen to RM19.52, and Southern Acids lost 17 sen to RM2.93. Among the most active stocks, MYEG, Harvest Miracle and NexG were all flat at 94.5 sen, 18 sen and 37 sen, respectively, while Tanco eased three sen to 96 sen. On the index board, the FBM Emas Index added 23.29 points to 11,416.48, the FBMT 100 Index gained 25.24 points to 11,183.71, and the FBM Emas Shariah Index climbed 27.66 points to 11,391.70, and the FBM 70 Index advanced 73.93 points to 16,483.24. However, the FBM ACE Index slid by 0.57 of-a-point to 4,511.56. Sector-wise, the Financial Services Index shed 12.11 points to 17,720.08, the Energy Index put on 3.83 points to 724.69, the Industrial Products and Services Index perked up 0.13 points to 152.47, and the Plantation Index declined 11.19 points to 7,237.64.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is It Smart To Buy Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad (KLSE:PMETAL) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend?
Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be intrigued to know that Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad (KLSE:PMETAL) is about to go ex-dividend in just 3 days. The ex-dividend date is commonly two business days before the record date, which is the cut-off date for shareholders to be present on the company's books to be eligible for a dividend payment. The ex-dividend date is of consequence because whenever a stock is bought or sold, the trade can take two business days or more to settle. Therefore, if you purchase Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad's shares on or after the 6th of June, you won't be eligible to receive the dividend, when it is paid on the 24th of June. The company's upcoming dividend is RM00.02 a share, following on from the last 12 months, when the company distributed a total of RM0.07 per share to shareholders. Looking at the last 12 months of distributions, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad has a trailing yield of approximately 1.6% on its current stock price of RM05.04. Dividends are an important source of income to many shareholders, but the health of the business is crucial to maintaining those dividends. So we need to investigate whether Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad can afford its dividend, and if the dividend could grow. AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. Dividends are usually paid out of company profits, so if a company pays out more than it earned then its dividend is usually at greater risk of being cut. That's why it's good to see Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad paying out a modest 33% of its earnings. Yet cash flow is typically more important than profit for assessing dividend sustainability, so we should always check if the company generated enough cash to afford its dividend. It distributed 43% of its free cash flow as dividends, a comfortable payout level for most companies. It's encouraging to see that the dividend is covered by both profit and cash flow. This generally suggests the dividend is sustainable, as long as earnings don't drop precipitously. View our latest analysis for Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad Click here to see the company's payout ratio, plus analyst estimates of its future dividends. Companies with consistently growing earnings per share generally make the best dividend stocks, as they usually find it easier to grow dividends per share. Investors love dividends, so if earnings fall and the dividend is reduced, expect a stock to be sold off heavily at the same time. It's encouraging to see Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad has grown its earnings rapidly, up 30% a year for the past five years. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad is paying out less than half its earnings and cash flow, while simultaneously growing earnings per share at a rapid clip. Companies with growing earnings and low payout ratios are often the best long-term dividend stocks, as the company can both grow its earnings and increase the percentage of earnings that it pays out, essentially multiplying the dividend. The main way most investors will assess a company's dividend prospects is by checking the historical rate of dividend growth. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad has delivered 16% dividend growth per year on average over the past 10 years. Both per-share earnings and dividends have both been growing rapidly in recent times, which is great to see. Should investors buy Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad for the upcoming dividend? It's great that Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad is growing earnings per share while simultaneously paying out a low percentage of both its earnings and cash flow. It's disappointing to see the dividend has been cut at least once in the past, but as things stand now, the low payout ratio suggests a conservative approach to dividends, which we like. Overall we think this is an attractive combination and worthy of further research. Ever wonder what the future holds for Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad? See what the 14 analysts we track are forecasting, with this visualisation of its historical and future estimated earnings and cash flow Generally, we wouldn't recommend just buying the first dividend stock you see. Here's a curated list of interesting stocks that are strong dividend payers. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad First Quarter 2025 Earnings: EPS: RM0.056 (vs RM0.05 in 1Q 2024)
Revenue: RM3.90b (up 7.8% from 1Q 2024). Net income: RM461.8m (up 13% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 12% (in line with 1Q 2024). EPS: RM0.056 (up from RM0.05 in 1Q 2024). AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 2.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.9% growth forecast for the Metals and Mining industry in Malaysia. Performance of the Malaysian Metals and Mining industry. The company's shares are up 1.2% from a week ago. While it's very important to consider the profit and loss statement, you can also learn a lot about a company by looking at its balance sheet. See our latest analysis on Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad's balance sheet health. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Star
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Press Metal's 1Q net profit rises 13.2% to RM461.76mil
Press Metal group chief executive officer Tan Sri Paul Koon Poh Keong KUALA LUMPUR: Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), rose by 13.2 per cent to RM461.76 million from RM408.03 million in the same period last year, mainly due to higher metal prices and stronger profit contribution from associated companies. Revenue also increased by 7.8 per cent to RM3.89 billion from RM3.61 billion due to higher metal prices during the current year quarter under review. "Further supported by improved contributions from associates, profit after tax and minority interests (Patami) increased at a faster pace than revenue, rising by 13.2 per cent to RM461.77 million in 1Q FY2025,' it said in a Bursa Malaysia filing. Press Metal declared a first interim dividend of 2.0 sen per share for 1Q 2025, payable on June 24, 2025. This is higher than the 1.75 sen declared in 1Q 2024. Group chief executive officer Tan Sri Paul Koon said going forward, there remains considerable uncertainty surrounding the US tariff policies and how they will ultimately unfold following the 90-day pause, as negotiations between the US and various countries are ongoing. He said that at this juncture, assessing the full scale and scope of their impact on the broader economy and consumer demand is premature. "We may be entering a period marked by more frequent supply shocks and disruptions to the global supply chain, which could potentially reshape global aluminium trade flows. "Nevertheless, there are opportunities for our low-carbon aluminium products and the relocated manufacturing operations to this region,' he added. - Bernama
