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Golden Agri-Resources (GAR)
Results
Golden Agri reports 55% higher 1Q earnings of $25 mil on gain of disposal
SINGAPORE (May 14): Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) recorded 1Q19 earnings of US$18 million ($24.7 million), 55% higher than last year, mainly contributed from the gain on disposal of a subsidiary in Indonesia for US$11.5 million.
May 14, 2019
Commentary
Misdirected moral outrage pushes palm oil industry into unsustainable corner
SINGAPORE (Apr 29): British supermarket chain Iceland fired up controversy last year when it pledged to say no to palm oil, with the view that the commodity was contributing to deforestation in Asia. The supermarket said that, by end-2018, all of its hous
April 29, 2019
In print this week
The palm oil complex
Consumers and investors in Europe want the palm oil industry to be sustainable. It comes with a cost that is likely to be paid by the oil’s biggest market — Asia. In this first of a two-parter on the industry, we look at the complexities of certificat
April 29, 2019
In print this week
As El Niño approaches, plantation stocks rally, but is there any value left for retail investors?
SINGAPORE (Apr 29); Before the welcome relief in the form of thunderstorms towards the end of April this year, the weather was hot and dry. Meteorologists appear to be forecasting more hot and dry weather for parts of the Indonesian archipelago in the com
April 29, 2019
Broker's Calls
Golden Agri kept at 'hold' as OCBC awaits CPO prices to close higher
SINGAPORE (Apr 10): OCBC Investment Research is maintaining Golden-Agri Resources (GAR) at “hold” given the stock has traded close to the +1 s.d. level over the past five years, while crude palm oil (CPO) prices are at the -1 s.d. level.
April 10, 2019
Broker's Calls
Golden Agri kept at 'sell' with 23 cents target after 4Q sinks deeper into the red
SINGAPORE (Mar 5): RHB Research is reiterating Golden Agri-Resources at “sell” with an unchanged target price of 23 cents after earnings reversed further into the red in 4Q18, with FY18 core net loss coming in significantly below expectations.
March 05, 2019
Golden Agri FY18 swings into net loss of US$2 mil on falling CPO prices
SINGAPORE (Feb 27): Golden Agri-Resources, the Indonesia based palm oil plantation with integrated operations for the production of edible oil and fat, swung back into profitability in 4Q18 with earnings of US$79.3 million from a loss of US$29.1 million a
February 27, 2019
Broker's Calls
Weak 3Q results keep Golden Agri at 'sell' at CGS-CIMB and UOB
SINGAPORE (Nov 14): Analysts are maintaining their downbeat forecast on Golden Agri-Resources following its 3Q18 results announcement last night, which largely came in below expectations.
November 14, 2018
Results
Golden Agri reverses into the red in 3Q and 9M on weaker palm oil prices
SINGAPORE (Nov 13): Golden Agri-Resources reversed into the red in 3Q18 and 9M18 ended Sept with losses of US$53.9 million ($74.6 million) and US$81.1 million respectively on weaker palm oil prices.
November 13, 2018
Broker's Calls
Could El Nino weather affect Golden Agri's overall supply?
SINGAPORE (Sept 26): There is a 50-55% chance of an El Nino onset of fall this year from Sept to Nov with the probability increasing to 65-70% during winter 2018-19, say weather forecasters.
September 26, 2018