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Betagro PCL (BTG.BK)

Q3 2026
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Betagro's recovery bets build as pork prices rise and brokers turn positive

  • Pork and chicken prices climb on tighter supply Farm-gate pork rose to 75.5 baht per kg and chicken to 46 baht, up sharply from this year's lows, as small farmers cut herds and El Niño heat slows pig growth. Higher meat prices directly lift Betagro's sales and margins.

    This is the core force behind the earnings recovery brokers expect and the main reason BTG is being recommended.

  • Brokers upgrade BTG as Q2 marks the bottom After weak Q2 results, several brokers now say the worst is over. KGI upgraded BTG to Buy with a 25.40 baht target, and Kasikorn and Trinity name it a top pick for the second-half recovery, expecting profit to grow about 14% in 2027.

    This shows the shift in professional opinion that is driving buying interest in BTG shares.

  • Weak baht and full order books boost exports A weaker baht, helped by US and Japanese rate hikes, makes Thai exports cheaper. Betagro's advance orders are full through the end of 2026, with strong demand from Japan, Europe and South Korea, supporting sales and profit.

    Export strength is a key part of the recovery story and a reason analysts favour BTG.

  • New products and premium branding expand margins Betagro launched Dishdash delivery kitchens, Perfecta premium pet food, and its S-Pure eggs became Thailand's first Suphannahong-certified brand. These moves into higher-margin food and pet segments aim to lift profitability over time.

    These are new business initiatives that could improve Betagro's product mix and long-term earnings.

August 2026
▲4

Betagro's recovery bets build as pork prices rise and brokers turn positive

  • Pork and chicken prices climb on tighter supply Farm-gate pork rose to 75.5 baht per kg and chicken to 46 baht, up sharply from this year's lows, as small farmers cut herds and El Niño heat slows pig growth. Higher meat prices directly lift Betagro's sales and margins.

    This is the core force behind the earnings recovery brokers expect and the main reason BTG is being recommended.

  • Brokers upgrade BTG as Q2 marks the bottom After weak Q2 results, several brokers now say the worst is over. KGI upgraded BTG to Buy with a 25.40 baht target, and Kasikorn and Trinity name it a top pick for the second-half recovery, expecting profit to grow about 14% in 2027.

    This shows the shift in professional opinion that is driving buying interest in BTG shares.

  • Weak baht and full order books boost exports A weaker baht, helped by US and Japanese rate hikes, makes Thai exports cheaper. Betagro's advance orders are full through the end of 2026, with strong demand from Japan, Europe and South Korea, supporting sales and profit.

    Export strength is a key part of the recovery story and a reason analysts favour BTG.

  • New products and premium branding expand margins Betagro launched Dishdash delivery kitchens, Perfecta premium pet food, and its S-Pure eggs became Thailand's first Suphannahong-certified brand. These moves into higher-margin food and pet segments aim to lift profitability over time.

    These are new business initiatives that could improve Betagro's product mix and long-term earnings.

Latest
▲4

Betagro's recovery bets build as pork prices rise and brokers turn positive

  • Pork and chicken prices climb on tighter supply Farm-gate pork rose to 75.5 baht per kg and chicken to 46 baht, up sharply from this year's lows, as small farmers cut herds and El Niño heat slows pig growth. Higher meat prices directly lift Betagro's sales and margins.

    This is the core force behind the earnings recovery brokers expect and the main reason BTG is being recommended.

  • Brokers upgrade BTG as Q2 marks the bottom After weak Q2 results, several brokers now say the worst is over. KGI upgraded BTG to Buy with a 25.40 baht target, and Kasikorn and Trinity name it a top pick for the second-half recovery, expecting profit to grow about 14% in 2027.

    This shows the shift in professional opinion that is driving buying interest in BTG shares.

  • Weak baht and full order books boost exports A weaker baht, helped by US and Japanese rate hikes, makes Thai exports cheaper. Betagro's advance orders are full through the end of 2026, with strong demand from Japan, Europe and South Korea, supporting sales and profit.

    Export strength is a key part of the recovery story and a reason analysts favour BTG.

  • New products and premium branding expand margins Betagro launched Dishdash delivery kitchens, Perfecta premium pet food, and its S-Pure eggs became Thailand's first Suphannahong-certified brand. These moves into higher-margin food and pet segments aim to lift profitability over time.

    These are new business initiatives that could improve Betagro's product mix and long-term earnings.

Thai Union Feedmill PCL (TFM.BK)

Q3 2026
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TFM's profit squeezed by record fishmeal costs and weak shrimp feed demand

  • Fishmeal cost surge crushes margins Fishmeal prices jumped 59% from a year ago, pushing TFM's gross margin down to 16% — below its own 17-19% target. This squeezes profit: Q3 2026 profit is expected to fall 46% from last year. Higher costs mean less money left from each sale, which weighs on the stock price.

    This is the single biggest force driving TFM's profit down and explains why the stock is under pressure.

  • Shrimp feed demand weakens amid competition Shrimp feed is 60-65% of TFM's sales, but it is struggling. Competitors are fighting harder for customers, and farmers are switching to cheaper soybean and poultry meal. This means lower sales volume and less pricing power for TFM's main product, dragging revenue and profit down.

    It explains the demand-side weakness behind TFM's falling sales and profit, not just the cost side.

  • Growth plans expand but targets cut TFM set a 10 billion baht revenue goal by 2030 and is building a plant in Ecuador, but it cut this year's growth target to 5-7% from 8-10% and lowered its margin goal. The long-term expansion is positive, but near-term expectations are being scaled back, which limits upside.

    It shows the tension between TFM's long-term growth ambitions and its reduced near-term outlook.

  • Halal certification opens new markets TFM received halal certification for 48 shrimp and fish feed products, opening doors to Middle Eastern and ASEAN markets like Malaysia and Bangladesh. This could bring new customers and diversify sales away from Thailand, supporting future revenue growth.

    It is a new demand driver that could offset some weakness in TFM's core shrimp feed business.

August 2026
▼2▲1

TFM's profit squeezed by record fishmeal costs and weak shrimp feed demand

  • Fishmeal cost surge crushes margins Fishmeal prices jumped 59% from a year ago, pushing TFM's gross margin down to 16% — below its own 17-19% target. This squeezes profit: Q3 2026 profit is expected to fall 46% from last year. Higher costs mean less money left from each sale, which weighs on the stock price.

    This is the single biggest force driving TFM's profit down and explains why the stock is under pressure.

  • Shrimp feed demand weakens amid competition Shrimp feed is 60-65% of TFM's sales, but it is struggling. Competitors are fighting harder for customers, and farmers are switching to cheaper soybean and poultry meal. This means lower sales volume and less pricing power for TFM's main product, dragging revenue and profit down.

    It explains the demand-side weakness behind TFM's falling sales and profit, not just the cost side.

  • Growth plans expand but targets cut TFM set a 10 billion baht revenue goal by 2030 and is building a plant in Ecuador, but it cut this year's growth target to 5-7% from 8-10% and lowered its margin goal. The long-term expansion is positive, but near-term expectations are being scaled back, which limits upside.

    It shows the tension between TFM's long-term growth ambitions and its reduced near-term outlook.

  • Halal certification opens new markets TFM received halal certification for 48 shrimp and fish feed products, opening doors to Middle Eastern and ASEAN markets like Malaysia and Bangladesh. This could bring new customers and diversify sales away from Thailand, supporting future revenue growth.

    It is a new demand driver that could offset some weakness in TFM's core shrimp feed business.

Latest
▼2▲1

TFM's profit squeezed by record fishmeal costs and weak shrimp feed demand

  • Fishmeal cost surge crushes margins Fishmeal prices jumped 59% from a year ago, pushing TFM's gross margin down to 16% — below its own 17-19% target. This squeezes profit: Q3 2026 profit is expected to fall 46% from last year. Higher costs mean less money left from each sale, which weighs on the stock price.

    This is the single biggest force driving TFM's profit down and explains why the stock is under pressure.

  • Shrimp feed demand weakens amid competition Shrimp feed is 60-65% of TFM's sales, but it is struggling. Competitors are fighting harder for customers, and farmers are switching to cheaper soybean and poultry meal. This means lower sales volume and less pricing power for TFM's main product, dragging revenue and profit down.

    It explains the demand-side weakness behind TFM's falling sales and profit, not just the cost side.

  • Growth plans expand but targets cut TFM set a 10 billion baht revenue goal by 2030 and is building a plant in Ecuador, but it cut this year's growth target to 5-7% from 8-10% and lowered its margin goal. The long-term expansion is positive, but near-term expectations are being scaled back, which limits upside.

    It shows the tension between TFM's long-term growth ambitions and its reduced near-term outlook.

  • Halal certification opens new markets TFM received halal certification for 48 shrimp and fish feed products, opening doors to Middle Eastern and ASEAN markets like Malaysia and Bangladesh. This could bring new customers and diversify sales away from Thailand, supporting future revenue growth.

    It is a new demand driver that could offset some weakness in TFM's core shrimp feed business.