ST Engineering's stock soared 8.98% intraday, reflecting strong investor optimism following positive analyst commentary on the company's growth prospects.
According to market analysis, the defense engineering group is expected to secure more defense contracts this year, with projections indicating it could double its new international defense contract wins to over S$1.2 billion in 2026. Analysts also forecast that the average number of defense segment contract wins could grow by 13% over the 2026-2030 period.
Furthermore, the company's commercial airspace segment margin is anticipated to expand due to operating leverage and cost containment measures. This improved outlook has led Morningstar to raise its earnings forecast for ST Engineering by an average of 26% over 2027-2034 and increase its fair-value estimate by 26% to S$10.80.