Sheng Siong Expects Labour, Transport and Electricity Costs to Weigh on Margins

By Public Technologies
  • Sheng Siong expects sustained promotions to pressure revenue and margins, with labor, transport and electricity costs potentially adding pressure.
  • Value-conscious consumers are expected to support affordable grocery demand; the JB-SG RTS Link may intensify cross-border competition from February 2027.
  • Expansion targets at least three new stores annually; seven opened and two closed in the first nine months of FY2026.
  • Nine-month net profit rose 8.1% to S$ 125.5 million; net margin slipped 0.1 percentage point to 9.7%.


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