Stocks in the news (PTTGC, PTTEP, STECON, WHA) 10.02.26
PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (PTTGC) is Thailand’s largest integrated petrochemical and refining company, combining upstream olefins and aromatics with refinery operations and expanding into bio-based and performance chemicals to serve industrial customers domestically and internationally.
PTTGC 4Q25 net loss came in at THB5.5bn (weaker y/y but stronger q/q), hit by maintenance shutdown and inventory loss – GRM and aromatics P2F came in at $7.9/bbl (+114% y/y, +41% q/q) and USD193/t (+4% y/y, +8% q/q). 1Q26F to be supported by full utilisation rate of refinery and aromatics where healthy margins are supported by seasonal demand.
Comment: Waiting and waiting for the world to change.
PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) is the upstream petroleum flagship of PTT Group, engaged in exploration, development, and production of oil and gas assets in Thailand and abroad to support national energy security and long-term reserve growth.
PTTEP 4Q25 Net Profit beats at THB17.50bn (-4% y/y, +38% q/q), lifted by one-time bargaining gain and non-recurring gains – Softer core operation hit by high unit cost from operating expenses where ASP came in at $42.55/boe (-7% y/y, -1% q/q), pays Bt4.65 dps, XD Feb 23.
Comment: Yum yum
Stecon Group Public Company Limited (STECON) operates as a construction and engineering group, focusing on large-scale infrastructure, civil works, and industrial projects in Thailand, while also acting as a holding company for related construction and services businesses.
STECON eyes 4-5% FY revenue growth target driven by Bt110b backlog pending to realize, tailwind from data center project from private sector, mulls bidding for additional infra project after new government is formed.
Comment: Are they going to win the contract for an upcoming land-bridge contract in the South?
WHA Corporation Public Company Limited (WHA) is a leading integrated industrial and logistics developer in Thailand, providing one-stop solutions across industrial estates, warehouses, utilities, and digital platforms to support manufacturing relocation and long-term supply-chain needs.
WHA mulls revising FY26 target from increase of longevity of the government following Bhumjaithai landslide victory, expects FDI jumps improvement of political stability.
Comment: Yes, this could be the first government since 2001-2005 that will complete it’s term.
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