Singapore equities saw mixed moves on Thursday, with selective strength among blue chips while REITs showed sharper volatility. STI Top Gainers Top Performer: Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd (J36. SG) +2.21% to S$76.31 Other notable gainers: Thai Beverage PCL +1.14% Wilmar International Ltd +1.08% Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd +1.07% Seatrium Ltd +0.84% Key Point: Jardine Matheson led STI gains, reflecting strength in regional conglomerates. STI Top Losers DFI Retail Group Holdings Ltd (D01. SG) -5.26% to S$4.50 Other laggards included: UOL Group Ltd -2.81% Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd -1.47% Genting Singapore Ltd -1.47% SATS Ltd -1.08% REITs Movers Top Gainers BHG Retai...
Key Financial Highlights
- Q4 adjusted EPS: $0.15 (missed estimates of $0.17)
- Revenue: $1.098 billion (beat expectations of $1.086 billion)
- 2025 Guidance:
- Adjusted EPS: $0.70-$0.75 (below analyst estimate of $0.94)
- Revenue: $4.7B-$4.8B (vs. analyst forecast of $4.73B)
Restructuring Plan & Job Cuts
- Company announced job cuts, canceled warehouse projects, and terminated leases for stores in "suboptimal" locations.
- The goal is to streamline operations and position the company for long-term growth.
Market Reaction
- Stock plunged 13.3% after hours to $13.65 as investors reacted to the earnings miss and cautious outlook.
CEO's Take
- Chairman Eric Lindberg emphasized that despite setbacks, the company is focused on key strategic initiativesto strengthen its foundation and support future growth.
Summary:
- Q4 EPS miss and weak 2025 guidance triggered a 10%+ drop in Grocery Outlet stock.
- Restructuring efforts include job cuts and canceled store expansions to optimize operations.
- Investors remain cautious as management adjusts its growth strategy.
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