Keppel Corporation - DBS Research 2023-07-28: 1H23 Results A Mixed Bag; Cheers To KREIT Distribution

Keppel Corporation - 1H23 Results A Mixed Bag; Cheers To KREIT Distribution

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  • As guided during Transformation Strategy briefing in May-2023, Keppel Corp (SGX:BN4) has changed its segmental reporting from 1H23 to reflect its horizontally integrated operating model and recurring income growth, particularly from fee-based asset management.

A mixed bag of results.

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  • The star performer was Integrated Power Operations, which benefited from higher tariff in Singapore, offsetting the weaker than expected recovery of property profits and decline in asset management income as well as revaluation gains.
  • Keppel Corp still holds 1.85bn shares or ~2.7% stake in Seatrium (SGX:S51) to encash.

Infrastructure earnings doubled y-o-y

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  • Given the tight power market in Singapore with no new capacity till 2026, we believe power earnings will likely stay elevated in the coming 2-3 years.
  • Keppel Corp now has ~3.0GW renewable energy portfolio. Of which 65% is solar, 32% wind and 3% hydro.

Real Estate in China remains challenging, though there are some pockets of opportunities

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Above is an excerpt from a report by DBS Group Research.
Clients of DBS may access the full PDF report @ https://www.dbs.com/insightsdirect/.



Pei Hwa HO DBS Group Research | https://www.dbs.com/insightsdirect/ 2023-07-28



Read also DBS's most recent report:
2025-08-01 Keppel - New Keppel Resets For Growth With Asset-light Model.

Previous report by DBS:
2025-02-06 Keppel - Riding The AI Wave.

Price targets by 3 other brokers at Keppel Corp Target Prices.

Listing of research reports at Keppel Corp Analyst Reports.

Relevant links:
Keppel Corp Share Price History,
Keppel Corp Announcements,
Keppel Corp Dividend Payout Dates & Corporate Actions,
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