Small/ Mid-Cap Trends - SG Market

Our top picks recorded mixed return as the general market appears to be slowing down due to year end profit taking after a strong year. Food Empire rallied 6% due to strong results in 3Q25, while Valuetronics was flat despite delivering a commendable set of 1HFY26 result. On the other hand, Riverstone fell 6% due to earnings decline compared to a high base in 2024.

The Small and mid-cap stocks in Singapore stock market should benefit as the government continues to improve stock market performance via S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP) and more positive measures. However, it is important stay selective on quality stocks with good fundamentals.

Come Join us as we reveal more small/mid cap gems that could potentially outperform the STI Index.

We will be sharing about an electronic manufacturing services company that could benefit from new customers’ orders and offers an attractive dividend yield of close to 6%. We also see upside from increasing capital distribution to shareholders from its high net cash position.

We believe market could remain volatile due to the multiple geopolitical risks. As a result, it is important to be selective on good quality stocks at attractive valuation.

Speaker's Profile

John Cheong, Head of Small Mid Cap Research, UOB Kay Hian
John is a ranked analyst in the healthcare and small-cap sectors in the Asiamoney Brokers Poll. Prior to joining UOB Kay Hian, he spent 7 years in Maybank covering a wide range of sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, logistics and small caps.