Corporate earnings outlook turns cautious, weak quarter raises red flags

Malaysia’s corporate earnings outlook has become more challenging after a softer first-quarter 2026 reporting season, with banks, plantations, property and rubber products among the sectors missing expectations.

Analysts attributed the weaker performance to seasonally softer conditions and growing caution amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

RHB Research said only 12.1 per cent of companies under its coverage beat forecasts, the lowest proportion since September 2018, while earnings revisions for the financial years 2026 and 2027 turned negative.

Kenanga Research said most companies still met expectations and provided a buffer for the rest of the year despite selective downgrades in technology and oil and gas.

While research houses have turned more cautious overall, they noted that Malaysian corporates remain resilient, with opportunities emerging in selected sectors and stocks amid ongoing market volatility.
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