PETALING JAYA: Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q2’26) rose 25.8% to RM71.78 million from RM57.06 million a year ago, driven by higher trading activity and stronger listing-related revenue.
Revenue for the quarter increased 22.2% to RM210.97 million from RM172.58 million previously, as operating revenue climbed 22.9% to RM204.8 million, led by growth across its securities, derivatives and Islamic markets.
For the first half ended June 30, 2026 (H1’26), Bursa Malaysia’s net profit rose 15.2% to RM144.61 million from RM125.48 million in the corresponding period last year, while revenue increased 19.1% to RM425.04 million from RM356.96 million.
The exchange operator said the securities market remained the biggest contributor, with revenue jumping 33.9% in the quarter to RM147.65 million, while derivatives market revenue rose 10.5% to RM30.16 million. Revenue from the Islamic market edged up 1.5% to RM5.62 million, although data business revenue declined 11.9% to RM18.56 million.
Within the securities market, securities trading revenue surged 35.7% to RM94.49 million, supported by a 58.1% increase in listing and issuer services revenue to RM29.72 million. Depository services revenue also rose 6% to RM18.49 million.
In a separate statement, Bursa Malaysia said its first-half performance was underpinned by strong market activity, healthy fundraising momentum and continued execution of its strategic priorities. Average daily trading value in the securities market increased 35% year-on-year to RM3.3 billion, while the exchange hosted 36 initial public offerings (IPOs) that raised RM5.4 billion and contributed RM26.1 billion in market capitalisation.
Reflecting the robust IPO pipeline, Bursa Malaysia raised its 2026 IPO market capitalisation target to RM34 billion from RM28 billion previously.
The board declared an interim dividend of 16.5 sen per share, amounting to approximately RM133.5 million, representing a dividend payout ratio of 92%. The entitlement date is Aug 19, 2026, with payment on Aug 27, 2026.
