Bursa Malaysia’s first-half profit jumps 19.1% to RM144.6mil
Bursa Malaysia Bhd posted 1H26 net profit of RM144.6mil, up 19.1% from RM121.4mil a year earlier, as total revenue rose 19.1% to RM425mil.
Source: The Star · August 3, 2026 at 4:05 AM · AI-assisted report
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Bursa Malaysia Bhd posted 1H26 net profit of RM144.6mil, up 19.1% from RM121.4mil a year earlier, as total revenue rose 19.1% to RM425mil.
Market Impact
The exchange’s operating revenue increased to RM411.7mil, with trading revenue climbing to RM258.2mil and non-trading revenue reaching RM153.5mil. Bursa also declared an interim dividend of 16.5 sen per share.
MBSB Research said the exchange’s momentum had strengthened on stronger securities trading revenue and higher listing and issuer services revenue. The research house maintained its neutral call with a RM8.85 target, citing resilient earnings, strong dividend payouts and improving non-trading revenue contribution.
Bursa raised its full-year IPO market capitalisation target to RM34bil from RM28bil after generating RM26.1bil from 36 listings in 1H26. The exchange proposed enhancements to the LEAP Market to expand fundraising access for micro, small and medium enterprises and mid-tier companies. It also issued a consultation paper on proposed changes to the FBM KLCI and FBM70 indices aimed at improving benchmark relevance and market vibrancy.
Bursa’s collaboration with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, together with a memorandum of understanding involving the Securities Commission Malaysia and the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, could encourage more dual listings between Malaysia and Hong Kong.
CIMB Research maintained a hold recommendation with a RM8.65 target. While acknowledging the positives from the MY Value Up programme, the research house expects a weaker second half, forecasting average daily volume to moderate to RM2.65bil in 2H26 from RM3.5bil in 1H26 due to election-related uncertainty and geopolitical risks.
“We therefore expect equity ADV to moderate to about RM2.65bil in 2H26 from RM3.5bil in 1H26 amid general election-related uncertainty and ongoing geopolitical risks,” CIMB Research said.
The brokerage kept its FY26 to FY28 earnings forecasts unchanged, assuming equity ADVs of RM3.1bil to RM3.3bil and derivatives average daily contracts of 96,900 to 105,100.
Kenanga Research nudged its target price higher to RM9.60 from RM9.25, citing expectations of an expansionary budget in the fourth quarter. TA Research maintained its buy call with a RM9.55 target.
Analysts see Bursa’s strategic roadmap for 2027 to 2030 aligning with the Capital Market Masterplan 2030 and its MY Value Up initiative as supportive of medium-term growth.
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