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CapitaLand Investment Limited (SG:9CI)
SGX:9CI
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 06, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.07Last Year’s EPS
0.06Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a broadly constructive operational and strategic story: core operating metrics improved (operating PATMI +6%, fee growth +6%, operating cash flow >$900m), fundraising and private fund momentum were strong (private funds +24%, $4.9bn raised), and the group has a healthy balance sheet (debt/equity ~0.43x) providing headroom for disciplined M&A and platform investments. Key challenges center on China-related valuation declines and realized divestment discounts (notably portfolio gains down 80% and China revals down ~$545m), and margin pressure from deliberate near-term investments into growth areas (private funds, lodging). Management provided clear strategic actions (C-REITs, China-for-China funds, platform building, digital/AI efficiency targets) to address the China exposure and to pivot toward fee-based, asset-light growth. On balance, the positives around fundraising, recurring fee growth, cash generation and platform scale outweigh the near-term valuation and China-related headwinds.Company Guidance
Funds Under Management Growth
FUM increased by about $7–8 billion, representing ~7% growth year-on-year; management highlighted this alongside strong fundraising momentum (described as their best fundraising year, almost double the prior year).
Fundraising and Private Funds Momentum
Total private equity fundraising/third-party equity of $4.9 billion in the year; private funds top-line growth up 24% year-on-year; CLARA II (USD 600m) over 50% deployed and a second fund planned; plans for multiple regional flagship products (~$500m third-party equity each) and strong pipeline for ACP II/III and other themed funds.
Core Operating Performance Improvement
Operating PATMI (core operating performance) was $539 million, up 6% year-on-year; fee growth also up 6%; management views mid-single-digit operating PATMI growth as a sustainable run rate absent major catalysts.
Listed Funds and REIT Performance
Listed funds operating performance up 8%; key Singapore REITs generated strong shareholder returns (c.15% to nearly 30% for some S-REITs); addition from Japan Hotel REIT via SC Capital acquisition contributed to growth; REIT portfolios had active portfolio reconstitution and DPU focus.
Record Lodging Signings and Fee Income Growth
Record signings of ~19,000 keys in the year; lodging fee income grew from roughly $150 million in 2020 to about $350 million now (5-year CAGR ~15%); signed-but-not-open pipeline pushes the group past their $500 million recurring fee target when included.
Commercial Management and Operational Efficiency
Commercial management revenue broadly stable (flat y/y) but margins and operating profits improved due to optimization and cost programs; commercial management contributes >$100 million EBITDA and is viewed as a steady, resilient fee income stream.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Strength
Operating cash flow remained strong at >$900 million; dividend maintained at $0.12 for the year; healthy leverage with debt-to-equity ~0.43x and meaningful headroom (management said an additional ~$6bn of borrowing capacity to rise to ~0.9x gearing if required).
Interest Costs and Capital Efficiency
Average interest cost fell from 4.4% to 3.9% year-on-year, with management expecting a modest further decline (~10–15 bps); private funds capital allocation has become more efficient (capital deployed to new funds reduced to ~$5.2 billion from higher legacy levels).
Private Credit and Data Center Capabilities
Private credit platform demonstrating scale (Wingate senior debt AUM crossed AUD 300m; ACP Fund I fully returned with attractive returns; ACP II oversubscribed); firm has ~800 MW of data center capacity operating and under construction and moving to build operating platform for data centers.
China Strategy: C-REIT Progress and Domestic Capital Opportunities
Launched first C-REIT (trading at ~1.21x price/NAV and above underwriting), filed a second C-REIT; management sees C-REITs and China-for-China funds as a route to recycle assets into RMB-denominated fee-generating vehicles and to attract domestic liquidity.
Digital / AI Initiatives and Cost Savings Target
Management is investing in AI and digital initiatives and expects these to drive cost savings and efficiency; target run-rate cost savings from these programs is $30–50 million (group target $50m) by 2027.
SG:9CI Earnings History
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SG:9CI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 10, 2026 | S$3.17 | S$3.06 | -3.47% |
Nov 06, 2025 | S$2.65 | S$2.65 | 0.00% |
Aug 13, 2025 | S$2.82 | S$2.72 | -3.55% |
Feb 27, 2025 | S$2.33 | S$2.44 | +4.72% |
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FAQ
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CapitaLand Investment Limited (SG:9CI) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 06, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is SG:9CI EPS forecast?
SG:9CI EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.07.