Bursa Malaysia Posts RM71.77 Million Q2 Profit on Record IPO Activity

Trading Momentum Drives Earnings Growth

Bursa Malaysia recorded net profit of RM71.77 million in the second quarter ending June 30, 2026, up from RM57.05 million in the same period last year. Revenue for the quarter reached RM210.96 million, compared with RM172.57 million a year earlier, according to the exchange operator.

For the six months through June, net profit rose to RM144.60 million from RM125.48 million, while revenue climbed to RM425.04 million from RM356.95 million. The exchange has declared an interim dividend of 16.5 sen per share, representing a 92% payout ratio and totaling approximately RM133.5 million.

Securities trading activity strengthened materially during the quarter. Average daily trading value increased 35% year-on-year to RM3.3 billion, reflecting sustained participation from both institutional and retail investors across Malaysian equities.

ASEAN's Busiest Listing Venue

The exchange processed 36 initial public offerings across its Main, ACE and LEAP markets during the first half, collectively raising RM5.4 billion and adding RM26.1 billion in market capitalization. That tally puts Bursa Malaysia ahead of every other Southeast Asian exchange in both deal count and capital raised for the period.

The IPO pipeline remains active heading into the second half, according to the exchange. Companies across sectors including technology, manufacturing and consumer goods continue to seek public listings as Malaysia's economic expansion creates demand for growth capital.

Datuk Fad'l Mohamed, chief executive officer, noted that the exchange's role as a fundraising platform has been reinforced by continued confidence in Malaysian fundamentals. Technology sector expansion and domestic consumption patterns are supporting the environment for capital formation, he said.

Derivatives and Islamic Finance Activity

The derivatives segment recorded average daily contracts of 106,518, up 9.9% year-on-year. Crude palm oil futures accounted for 84% of total contract volume, reflecting Malaysia's position as a key exporter of the commodity. Trading during the after-hours T+1 session increased 18.9% to 16,801 contracts, contributing 15.8% of overall derivatives activity.

Bursa Suq Al-Sila', the exchange's Islamic liquidity management platform, posted average daily value of RM49.5 billion, supported by domestic financial institutions. Shariah-compliant securities now represent 81% of all listed instruments on the exchange. Bursa Gold Dinar, the platform for physical gold trading based on Islamic principles, saw transaction value jump 178.1% to RM200.5 million.

Outlook Amid External Uncertainty

Geopolitical developments and volatility in global markets require ongoing attention, Fad'l acknowledged. Yet Malaysia's growth trajectory for 2026 remains intact, underpinned by domestic demand and foreign direct investment into manufacturing and data-center projects.

The exchange is prioritizing market quality enhancements, broader investor access and regional connectivity initiatives to support long-term capital market development. With technology and infrastructure spending expected to remain elevated, the conditions for sustained listing and trading activity appear favorable through year-end.

Dividend payment is scheduled for August 27, 2026, with an entitlement date of August 19. The payout underscores the exchange's steady cash generation and its commitment to returning capital to shareholders while investing in platform upgrades and regulatory technology.