Quick Summary
Sunway Construction’s FY2025 net profit beat consensus by over 20%
Shares climbed to a new all-time high of RM6.57
Strong data centre pipeline driving upside momentum
12 out of 15 analysts maintain a ‘Buy’ recommendation
Stock Surges on Strong Earnings
Shares of Sunway Construction Group Bhd jumped to a record high on Tuesday after delivering FY2025 earnings more than 20% above market expectations.
Intraday high: RM6.57 (+4%)
Market cap: RM8.6 billion
YTD gain (2026): +14%
Analysts swiftly raised earnings forecasts and target prices following the results.
Data Centres: The Main Growth Engine
The builder continues to benefit from Malaysia’s booming data centre construction wave, driven by demand for:
Advanced computing
Artificial intelligence infrastructure
According to Hong Leong Investment Bank:
SunCon targets RM6 billion in new job wins this year
Ongoing tenders could provide further upside, especially from existing data centre clients
Kenanga Investment Bank highlighted “exceptional margin strength” from data centre projects, with momentum expected to persist into early 2026.
Strong Order Book Pipeline
SunCon is currently bidding for:
RM17.5 billion worth of contracts
Including eight data centre projects exceeding 700MW
Plus infrastructure jobs like the Penang Light Rail Transit (Package 2)
Key point: Robust pipeline visibility supports earnings sustainability.
Analyst Sentiment
12 ‘Buy’ calls
3 ‘Hold’ calls
Average target price: RM6.95
The consensus outlook remains overwhelmingly positive, reflecting confidence in:
Margin resilience
AI-driven data centre demand
Execution track record
Bottom Line
Key Takeaways
20% earnings beat lifts stock to record high
Data centre projects driving margin expansion
RM17.5 billion bidding pipeline provides visibility
Analysts remain broadly bullish

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