Straits Trading H1 net loss narrows by 72.7% to S$11.1 million

Straits Trading, a Singapore-based company, reported a narrowed net loss of S$11.1 million for the first half of 2026, a 72.7% decrease from the S$40.8 million loss in the same period last year. The improvement can be attributed to a stronger performance in the resources segment and the absence of non-cash remeasurement loss related to exchangeable bonds.

Revenue for the half-year rose by 49.5%, reaching S$400 million, up from S$267.5 million in H1 FY2025. Loss per share stood at S$0.024, compared to S$0.09 in the previous period. No interim dividend was declared for H1 FY2026, as the company does not typically declare dividends in the first half of the financial year. The resources segment reported a net profit of S$12.9 million, up from S$3.5 million the year before.

Tin mining and smelting revenue grew to S$351.2 million, driven by higher tin prices, increased sales volume, and the ringgit's appreciation against the Singapore dollar. The real estate segment experienced a higher net loss of S$16.1 million, primarily due to reclassification of foreign currency translation and hedging reserves and net foreign exchange losses.

The hospitality segment narrowed its net loss to S$127,000, thanks to stronger operating performance and currency translation gains from the Australian dollar. The company noted that the global economic environment remains uncertain due to geopolitical tensions, high interest rates, and currency market volatility, which may constrain credit availability and investment appetite in certain sectors.

Executive chairperson Chew Gek Khim mentioned that the real estate segment is navigating a difficult market, taking steps to reduce debt and direct capital to its best uses.