Singapore's SBS Transit Q3 revenue dips on lower rail ridership yr/yr
Overview
Singapore public transport operator's Q3 revenue decreased 1.1% to S$382.1 mln
Average daily ridership for NEL and DTL fell slightly yr/yr, rose from previous qtr
Company completed Sengkang West Inner Loop upgrade ahead of schedule
Outlook
SBS Transit will hand over BC802 Serangoon-Eunos bus package operations from 13 June 2027
Company to write back $13 mln from prior Fuel Equalisation Fund provisions in FY2026
Result Drivers
RIDERSHIP TRENDS - Average daily ridership for NEL and DTL fell slightly from a year ago but increased compared to previous qtr
SERVICE UPGRADE - Sengkang West Inner Loop upgrade completed ahead of schedule, with full train service resuming earlier than planned
FUEL FUND WRITE-BACK - Public Transport Council approved S$13 mln write-back from prior years’ Fuel Equalisation Fund provisions
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | S$382.12 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "hold"
The average consensus recommendation for the passenger transportation, ground & sea peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for SBS Transit Ltd is S$4.16, about 16.9% above its November 10 closing price of S$3.56
The stock recently traded at 20 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 17 three months ago
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