Telcos expected to deliver steady earnings growth
The telecommunications sector is expected to deliver steady earnings growth despite lingering concerns over 5G wholesaler Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB), with analysts maintaining a "neutral" stance while favouring selected operators with stronger earnings visibility and cost-saving catalysts.
Infrastructure development to benefit telecoms sector
Mobile operators mostly are seeing stable service revenue and improving margins underpinned by cost discipline, although uncertainty surrounding Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) continues to weigh on investor sentiment.
Telcos earnings intact amid mobile, broadband rivalry
The first quarter of financial year 2026 (1Q26) earnings for the Malaysian telecommunications (telco) sector has come largely within expectations, with the sector performance remaining resilient.
Altice France sells SFR in US$23bil deal
PARIS: Bouygues Telecom, Orange and Free-iliad Group last Saturday have signed a memorandum of understanding with Altice France to buy telecoms operator SFR for €20.35bil (US$23.44bil), including debt.
Axiata reports higher quarterly profit
PETALING JAYA: Axiata Group Bhd remains optimistic on stronger shareholder returns, supported by debt reduction and improving dividend flows despite foreign exchange (forex) and geopolitical headwinds.
Axiata's net profit jumps to RM273.8mil in 1Q
KUALA LUMPUR: Strong growth in Axiata Group Bhd's bottomline coupled with resilient cash flow underpin the telco's performance in the first quarter of 2026.
Encouraging prospects for TM
PETALING JAYA: Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM), whose core profit of RM436mil in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q26) came in within expectations, is keeping its financial year 2026 (FY26) guidance largely unchanged.
Telekom Malaysia posts RM321.5mil 1Q26 profit, declares 6.5 sen dividend
KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd's (TM) net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q FY2026) eased to RM321.51 million from RM401.25 million a year ago.
Singtel logs 12% rise in annual earnings helped by regional associates
SINGAPORE Telecommunications reported a 12% rise in annual underlying profit on Thursday, driven by strong contributions from India's Bharti Airtel and other regional associates.
Stable mobile pricing to support Maxis in FY26
PETALING JAYA: Maxis Bhd is expected to continue delivering resilient earnings growth this year, underpinned by stable mobile pricing, stronger enterprise contributions and disciplined cost management.
