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Bursa Malaysia Earnings Seen Softer as Trading Activity Shifts

Bursa Malaysia is estimated to post RM70 million in third-quarter profit, with weaker sequential securities turnover offset by stronger derivatives activity.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 21 October 2026 – Bursa Malaysia Berhad is expected to report third-quarter net profit of about RM70 million on 28 October, according to an analyst estimate. That would be roughly 2% lower than the preceding quarter but 7% higher than a year earlier, taking estimated nine-month earnings to RM286.6 million.

The forecast matters because the exchange operator’s earnings provide a read on market participation across equities and derivatives. It is an external estimate, not a reported result. Investors should wait for Bursa Malaysia’s filing to confirm revenue, costs and profit, and should not treat the RM70 million figure as final.

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