Frencken's 2026 Earnings Could Grow Despite Soft 1H Outlook -- Market Talk

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0607 GMT - Frencken Group's 1H outlook appears soft, but revenue could strengthen in 2H and drive earnings growth in 2026, says UOB Kay Hian's John Cheong in a note. The Singapore-listed technology services provider's 1H revenue is likely to be largely stable on year, but earnings could be weighed by unfavorable foreign-exchange effects, among other reasons, the analyst says. However, stronger business momentum in 2H should still support profit growth for the full year, he adds. UOB KH raises its target price to S$3.30 from S$2.33. The new target is pegged at 29X its estimated 2027 price-to-earnings ratio, reflecting Frencken's manufacturing capabilities and the semiconductor cycle's recovery. The brokerage maintains its buy rating. Shares fall 1.3% to S$3.07.(megan.cheah@wsj.com)

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