BURSA MALAYSIA'S NET PROFIT FALLS TO RM250.16 MLN IN FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd recorded a net profit of RM250.16 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025), down from RM310.12 million in the preceding year following a decline in securities trading volume.

The securities market’s segment profit decreased 15.2 per cent to RM363.0 million, while other operating segments -- the derivatives market, Islamic market and data business -- recorded better profits, the exchange said in its quarterly results announcement today.

Meanwhile, revenue for the year under review also fell to RM727.73 million from RM784.30 million previously.

In a statement, chairman Tan Sri Abdul Farid Alias said global market conditions remained challenging in 2025, with external uncertainties continuing to influence investor sentiment and weigh on equity market performance.

“Despite this challenging environment, Bursa Malaysia maintained disciplined execution and delivered a resilient performance, supported by steady growth in non-trading revenue and consistent market development initiatives,” he said.

Bursa Malaysia said the securities market’s trading revenue shrank to RM308.2 million from RM381.5 million in FY2024 due to a 19.8 per cent decline in average daily trading value across on market trades and direct business trades, as investor sentiment remained muted amid heightened global market uncertainty.

As for the derivatives market, its trading revenue saw a marginal dip of 0.9 per cent to RM112.8 million from RM113.8 million in FY2024, as a result of the lower collateral management fees earned in FY2025.

The Islamic market segment saw a 31.2 per cent jump in operating revenue to RM23.5 million in the year under review compared to RM17.9 million in FY2024. 

For the fourth quarter (4Q) ended Dec 31, 2025, Bursa Malaysia’s net profit fell to RM60.83 million from RM68.90 million a year earlier on the back of a 2.6 per cent higher revenue of RM190.87 million.

The securities market recorded a segment profit of RM93.6 million in 4Q FY2025, a decrease of 1.0 per cent from RM94.5 million in the year-ago quarter due to a 14.9 per cent rise in operating expenses.

Meanwhile, the derivatives market’s segment profit decreased 11.3 per cent to RM13.8 million from RM15.5 million previously on weaker operating revenue.

The board has declared a final dividend of 14 sen per share amounting to RM113.3 million. This brings total dividends for shareholders in FY2025 to RM226.6 million, representing a 91 per cent payout ratio.

On the prospect for this year, chief executive officer Datuk Fad’l Mohamed said Malaysia’s capital market is expected to remain resilient in 2026, supported by stable domestic demand, sustained investment activity and continued clear policy from the government and Bank Negara Malaysia.

“While global growth is projected to moderate due to broader macroeconomic shifts, the exchange remains focused on strengthening market vibrancy and ensuring a robust ecosystem across all segments,” he added.

-- BERNAMA