KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): Westports Holdings Bhd (KL:WPRTS) is expected to see upside to its fourth-quarter earnings, supported by stronger year-on-year (y-o-y) and quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) volumes, as well as elevated yard utilisation, according to Maybank Investment Bank Bhd. "This combination could support higher q-o-q earnings, with fourth-quarter results expected on Jan 30, 2026. Looking ahead, Maybank IB expects activity to moderate ahead of Chinese New Year, providing a temporary breather for global supply chains. "While first quarter of 2026 volumes at Westports are likely to ease q-o-q, earnings should remain resilient, supported by the Phase 2 tariff hike (+10%)," the investment bank said. Unexpected delays in tariff hikes or a surge in operational costs could also dampen future earnings growth, Maybank IB said.

Source: The Edge Markets January 16, 2026 03:10 UTC