NetLink NBN Trust 1HFY25 - Maybank Research 2024-11-05: Underlying Firm, Although Soft On Surface

NetLink NBN Trust 1HFY25 - Underlying Firm, Although Soft On Surface

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  • NetLink NBN Trust's 2QFY25 earnings fell by 11% y-o-y/QoQ, partially owing to 4% y-o-y and q-o-q drop in EBITDA, whereas revenue was up 3% y-o-y and q-o-q.

1HFY25 review: Soft on the surface

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  • Despite reported earnings decline in 1HFY25, NetLink NBN Trust declared a 1% increase in dividend of S$2.68 cents, translating to an attractive annual yield of 6%.

Operating metrics – mild surprises but not concerning

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    • NetLink NBN Trust's 2QFY25 earnings fell by 11% y-o-y/QoQ, partially owing to 4% y-o-y and q-o-q drop in EBITDA, whereas revenue was up 3% y-o-y and q-o-q.

    1HFY25 review: Soft on the surface

    • NetLink NBN Trust's 1HFY25 earnings fell by 8% y-o-y/4% q-o-q, partially due to higher taxes and a slight EBITDA softness owing to absence of one-off gain from disposal of assets recorded in 1HFY24 (non-operating income). 1HFY25 revenue was stable despite the lower regulatory pricing kicking in from April 2024.
    • Despite reported earnings decline in 1HFY25, NetLink NBN Trust declared a 1% increase in dividend of S$2.68 cents, translating to an attractive annual yield of 6%.

    Operating metrics – mild surprises but not concerning

    • NetLink NBN Trust posted stable RAB revenue y-o-y (85% of group revenues) despite reduction in its regulated pricing from Apr’24.
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Hussaini Saifee Maybank Research | https://www.maybank.com/ 2024-11-05



Read also Maybank's most recent report:
2025-02-11 NetLink NBN Trust - Stability Resurfacing; Earnings Up 12% Q-o-q.

Price targets by 2 other brokers at NetLink Trust Target Prices.

Listing of research reports at NetLink Trust Analyst Reports.

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NetLink Trust Share Price History,
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NetLink Trust Dividend Payout Dates & Corporate Actions,
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