0517 GMT - Top Glove's earnings outlook is expected to remain neutral, with its risk-reward profile looking balanced to Citi analyst Megat Fais. Top Glove has strong capacity to absorb additional demand but faces potential risks from increased competition in non-U.S. markets, the analyst says in a note. The bank notes that the wider Malaysian glove sector faces a positive outlook due to improving demand-supply dynamics and could gain from additional tariffs on Chinese gloves. Citi cuts its FY 2025-FY 2027 EPS forecasts for the glove maker by 11%, 8%, and 2%, respectively, citing recent trends. Citi raises Top Glove's target price to MYR1.23 from MYR1.07 as it rolls forward valuations to end-FY 2026, while maintaining a neutral rating on the stock. Shares are 1.6% lower at MYR1.20. (yingxian.wong@wsj.com)
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February 13, 2025 00:17 ET (05:17 GMT)
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