PETALING JAYA: CelcomDigi Bhd
is expected to deliver stronger earnings in the second quarter of financial year 2026 (2Q26) as merger-related cost synergies accelerate.
At the same time, a more rational pricing environment across Malaysia’s mobile industry is also anticipated to boost profitability, according to UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) Research.
It expects CelcomDigi to recognise at least RM150mil in operating expenditure and cost of goods sold savings in 2Q26, a sharp increase from the RM41mil recorded in 1Q26, as benefits from the merger continue flowing through to its financial performance.
The group’s management has projected total synergistic cost savings of RM465mil for this year, with expectations for these savings to increase to between RM700mil and RM800mil annually by 2028.
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