ITEL wins big contracts but faces near-term losses
Major contract wins ITEL won 3.41 billion baht in USO 3 contracts and a 266-million-baht PEA cable deal, boosting its order book and future revenue potential.
These contract wins are a key positive development that could drive future revenue and investor optimism.
AI and data-centre growth story AI and data-centre demand is driving fibre and network capacity needs, with 22 data-centre projects in the Eastern Economic Corridor and hyperscaler revenue starting in 2026.
This highlights the long-term growth narrative that could attract investors despite near-term challenges.
Near-term losses expected Analysts expect Q3/Q4 2026 losses due to low-margin contracts, a 33% drop in network services revenue, and rising finance costs, pressuring the stock.
This is a significant risk that could negatively impact the stock price in the near term.
Upgraded 2027 profit forecast Asia Plus upgraded its 2027 profit forecast to 729 million baht, signaling confidence in ITEL's long-term earnings growth despite current losses.
This analyst upgrade provides a positive outlook that could influence investor sentiment.
