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Energy Absolute Public Company Limited (EA.BK)

Q3 2026
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EA turns profitable, cuts debt, and advances 1,520-bus EV order

  • First-half profit and debt reduction EA swung to a net profit of 105.81 million baht in H1 2026, from a loss last year, and cut total liabilities by 14.88 billion baht (21.4%) in two years. This improves financial health and lowers risk, supporting a higher share price.

    This is the most significant new financial development, directly showing improved profitability and balance sheet strength.

  • Credit guarantees for BMTA electric bus project EA approved 9.78 billion baht in credit guarantees for subsidiaries to fund production of 1,520 electric buses for BMTA. This secures financing for a major order, reducing execution risk and supporting future revenue.

    This new guarantee ensures the large bus order can be financed, a key step for EA's EV business.

  • Four-year growth plan and bus delivery timeline EA unveiled a 2026-2029 plan focused on waste-to-energy, EVs, and biofuels. It will start delivering 1,520 e-buses to BMTA, with major revenue from Q2 2027, plus new waste-to-energy and wind projects. This gives a clear long-term growth path.

    This new strategic plan provides visibility on future revenue drivers, especially the large bus order.

  • Battery recycling MOU with Ministry of Industry EA's subsidiary AMITA signed an MOU with the Ministry of Industry to develop lithium-ion battery recycling. This supports EA's integrated clean energy ecosystem and raw material security, potentially lowering costs and opening new business opportunities.

    This new partnership strengthens EA's battery value chain and aligns with its clean energy strategy.

August 2026
▲4

EA turns profitable, cuts debt, and advances 1,520-bus EV order

  • First-half profit and debt reduction EA swung to a net profit of 105.81 million baht in H1 2026, from a loss last year, and cut total liabilities by 14.88 billion baht (21.4%) in two years. This improves financial health and lowers risk, supporting a higher share price.

    This is the most significant new financial development, directly showing improved profitability and balance sheet strength.

  • Credit guarantees for BMTA electric bus project EA approved 9.78 billion baht in credit guarantees for subsidiaries to fund production of 1,520 electric buses for BMTA. This secures financing for a major order, reducing execution risk and supporting future revenue.

    This new guarantee ensures the large bus order can be financed, a key step for EA's EV business.

  • Four-year growth plan and bus delivery timeline EA unveiled a 2026-2029 plan focused on waste-to-energy, EVs, and biofuels. It will start delivering 1,520 e-buses to BMTA, with major revenue from Q2 2027, plus new waste-to-energy and wind projects. This gives a clear long-term growth path.

    This new strategic plan provides visibility on future revenue drivers, especially the large bus order.

  • Battery recycling MOU with Ministry of Industry EA's subsidiary AMITA signed an MOU with the Ministry of Industry to develop lithium-ion battery recycling. This supports EA's integrated clean energy ecosystem and raw material security, potentially lowering costs and opening new business opportunities.

    This new partnership strengthens EA's battery value chain and aligns with its clean energy strategy.

Latest
▲4

EA turns profitable, cuts debt, and advances 1,520-bus EV order

  • First-half profit and debt reduction EA swung to a net profit of 105.81 million baht in H1 2026, from a loss last year, and cut total liabilities by 14.88 billion baht (21.4%) in two years. This improves financial health and lowers risk, supporting a higher share price.

    This is the most significant new financial development, directly showing improved profitability and balance sheet strength.

  • Credit guarantees for BMTA electric bus project EA approved 9.78 billion baht in credit guarantees for subsidiaries to fund production of 1,520 electric buses for BMTA. This secures financing for a major order, reducing execution risk and supporting future revenue.

    This new guarantee ensures the large bus order can be financed, a key step for EA's EV business.

  • Four-year growth plan and bus delivery timeline EA unveiled a 2026-2029 plan focused on waste-to-energy, EVs, and biofuels. It will start delivering 1,520 e-buses to BMTA, with major revenue from Q2 2027, plus new waste-to-energy and wind projects. This gives a clear long-term growth path.

    This new strategic plan provides visibility on future revenue drivers, especially the large bus order.

  • Battery recycling MOU with Ministry of Industry EA's subsidiary AMITA signed an MOU with the Ministry of Industry to develop lithium-ion battery recycling. This supports EA's integrated clean energy ecosystem and raw material security, potentially lowering costs and opening new business opportunities.

    This new partnership strengthens EA's battery value chain and aligns with its clean energy strategy.

PTG Energy PCL (PTG.BK)

Q3 2026
▲2▼2

PTG's non-oil surge and margin recovery offset by tax hit and estimate cut

  • Non-oil profit surge led by Punthai Coffee PTG's first-half non-oil gross profit jumped 39.5%, driven by Punthai Coffee revenue up 61.5% after adding 825 branches. This fast-growing, higher-margin business is shifting PTG away from volatile fuel sales and supports a higher valuation.

    This is the core growth engine behind PTG's earnings recovery and future profit mix.

  • Q2 swing to profit and margin recovery PTG swung to a 74 million baht net profit in Q2 2026 from a 205 million baht loss, as the removal of the pump price cap lifted marketing margin to 1.83 baht per litre, up 41% quarter-on-quarter. This shows core profitability is improving.

    The margin recovery is the key driver of PTG's earnings turnaround and future profit growth.

  • Q2 profit misses estimates on high tax rate PTG's Q2 net profit of 74 million baht missed analyst estimates by 22% and fell 76.3% year-on-year due to a 40.4% effective tax rate. This tax burden clouds the profit recovery and may weigh on near-term sentiment.

    The earnings miss and high tax rate are a real counterweight to the positive margin story.

  • September earnings estimate cut 26% PTG's September earnings estimate was revised down 26%, the sharpest among fuel station operators, even as the broader SET estimate rose. This downgrade reflects analyst caution on PTG's near-term earnings and can pressure the stock.

    The sharp estimate cut is a direct negative signal for PTG's valuation and investor expectations.

September 2026
▲2▼2

PTG's non-oil surge and margin recovery offset by tax hit and estimate cut

  • Non-oil profit surge led by Punthai Coffee PTG's first-half non-oil gross profit jumped 39.5%, driven by Punthai Coffee revenue up 61.5% after adding 825 branches. This fast-growing, higher-margin business is shifting PTG away from volatile fuel sales and supports a higher valuation.

    This is the core growth engine behind PTG's earnings recovery and future profit mix.

  • Q2 swing to profit and margin recovery PTG swung to a 74 million baht net profit in Q2 2026 from a 205 million baht loss, as the removal of the pump price cap lifted marketing margin to 1.83 baht per litre, up 41% quarter-on-quarter. This shows core profitability is improving.

    The margin recovery is the key driver of PTG's earnings turnaround and future profit growth.

  • Q2 profit misses estimates on high tax rate PTG's Q2 net profit of 74 million baht missed analyst estimates by 22% and fell 76.3% year-on-year due to a 40.4% effective tax rate. This tax burden clouds the profit recovery and may weigh on near-term sentiment.

    The earnings miss and high tax rate are a real counterweight to the positive margin story.

  • September earnings estimate cut 26% PTG's September earnings estimate was revised down 26%, the sharpest among fuel station operators, even as the broader SET estimate rose. This downgrade reflects analyst caution on PTG's near-term earnings and can pressure the stock.

    The sharp estimate cut is a direct negative signal for PTG's valuation and investor expectations.

Latest
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PTG's non-oil surge and margin recovery offset by tax hit and estimate cut

  • Non-oil profit surge led by Punthai Coffee PTG's first-half non-oil gross profit jumped 39.5%, driven by Punthai Coffee revenue up 61.5% after adding 825 branches. This fast-growing, higher-margin business is shifting PTG away from volatile fuel sales and supports a higher valuation.

    This is the core growth engine behind PTG's earnings recovery and future profit mix.

  • Q2 swing to profit and margin recovery PTG swung to a 74 million baht net profit in Q2 2026 from a 205 million baht loss, as the removal of the pump price cap lifted marketing margin to 1.83 baht per litre, up 41% quarter-on-quarter. This shows core profitability is improving.

    The margin recovery is the key driver of PTG's earnings turnaround and future profit growth.

  • Q2 profit misses estimates on high tax rate PTG's Q2 net profit of 74 million baht missed analyst estimates by 22% and fell 76.3% year-on-year due to a 40.4% effective tax rate. This tax burden clouds the profit recovery and may weigh on near-term sentiment.

    The earnings miss and high tax rate are a real counterweight to the positive margin story.

  • September earnings estimate cut 26% PTG's September earnings estimate was revised down 26%, the sharpest among fuel station operators, even as the broader SET estimate rose. This downgrade reflects analyst caution on PTG's near-term earnings and can pressure the stock.

    The sharp estimate cut is a direct negative signal for PTG's valuation and investor expectations.

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