Company Coverage
Telekom Malaysia (T MK): 2Q26: In Line; Underlying Net Profit Rises 5% yoy Given Revenue Flow Through
HOLD (Maintained)
Current price:
Target price:
Upside:
RM8.10
RM7.50
-7.4%
Analyst
Highlights
- 2Q26 core net profit (excluding Prihatin employee separation cost and forex
losses) rose 5% yoy but fell 7% qoq to RM406m. The sequential earnings
weakness was due to high content cost for the FIFA World Cup, booked in
Jun 26.
1H26 core net profit of RM843m is in line with expectations.
Maintain HOLD with a DCF-based target price of RM7.50.

Analysis
1H26 results within expectations. Telekom Malaysia’s (TM) 2Q26 core net
profit (excluding Prihatin employee separation cost and forex losses) rose
5% yoy but fell 7% qoq to RM406m. The sequential earnings weakness was
due to high content cost for the FIFA World Cup, booked in Jun 26. Another
portion of the content cost will be booked in Jul 26. 1H26 core net profit of
RM843m (+7% yoy) is in line with house and street’s expectations

Highlights
- 2Q26 core net profit (excluding Prihatin employee separation cost and forex
losses) rose 5% yoy but fell 7% qoq to RM406m. The sequential earnings
weakness was due to high content cost for the FIFA World Cup, booked in
Jun 26.
1H26 core net profit of RM843m is in line with expectations.
Maintain HOLD with a DCF-based target price of RM7.50.

Analysis
1H26 results within expectations. Telekom Malaysia’s (TM) 2Q26 core net
profit (excluding Prihatin employee separation cost and forex losses) rose
5% yoy but fell 7% qoq to RM406m. The sequential earnings weakness was
due to high content cost for the FIFA World Cup, booked in Jun 26. Another
portion of the content cost will be booked in Jul 26. 1H26 core net profit of
RM843m (+7% yoy) is in line with house and street’s expectations

HOLD (Maintained)
Current price:
Target price:
Upside:
RM8.10
RM7.50
-7.4%
Analyst
IMPORTANT NOTICE - DISCLOSURES AND DISCLAIMERS
This report is provided subject to, and must be read together with, the full Disclosures / Disclaimers available at this link, which are incorporated by reference into this report. In particular, this report is intended for general circulation and informational purposes only and does not constitute personal investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any investment product or security. You should independently evaluate the information and, where necessary, seek advice from a qualified financial adviser regarding the suitability of any investment. Analyst certifications required under applicable regulations, including SEC Regulation AC (where relevant), are included in this report. By accessing, receiving or using this report, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by the Disclosures / Disclaimers, as may be amended, supplemented or updated from time to time.
Our latest research

21 Aug 2026
AAC Technologies (2018 HK): 1H26: Earnings Miss On Weak Smartphone Shipments, But Expanding Guidance And Emerging Segments Support Outlook

21 Aug 2026

